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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Section 1 of the bill authorizes a local government with permitting authority over land uses (local government) to designate one or more areas within the jurisdiction of the local government as renewable energy reinvestment areas for the siting of renewable energy and energy storage system projects (eligible projects). In designating an area as a renewable energy reinvestment area, the local government must hold at least one public hearing, engage in outreach of disproportionately impacted communities, and ensure that an eligible project may be permitted and constructed pursuant to an administrative approval process based solely on the eligible project's compliance with objective standards. If an eligible project is sited in a renewable energy reinvestment area, an urban renewal authority or county revitalization authority (tax increment financing authority) may distribute tax revenue to finance any public infrastructure needed for the eligible project in a manner consistent with the tax increment financing authority's governing statutes. Section 1 requires a utility to respond to a request made by a local government or an eligible project developer for interconnection information regarding the proposed site of an eligible project within 30 days after the request is made. Section 2 requires the Colorado energy office to consolidate, publish on its website, and periodically update information and resources concerning the process for siting, permitting, and developing eligible projects in renewable energy reinvestment areas. Sections 3 and 4 make conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill allows local governments to designate specific areas, called "renewable energy reinvestment areas," for the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects, which are defined as undertakings related to renewable energy or energy storage system infrastructure on eligible sites like brownfields, land affected by mining, or closed landfills. To create these areas, local governments must hold public hearings, engage with disproportionately impacted communities, and ensure that projects can be approved through a straightforward administrative process based on objective standards. If a project is located in one of these designated areas, tax increment financing authorities, such as urban renewal or county revitalization authorities, can use tax revenue to fund necessary public infrastructure for the project. The bill also requires utilities to respond to requests for interconnection information for proposed project sites within 30 days, and the Colorado Energy Office will provide consolidated information and resources on its website regarding the process for developing these projects.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Energy & Environment Hearing (00:00:00 3/11/2026 Room Old State Library) (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1268 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112343/download |
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