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Introduced
01/10/2018
01/10/2018
In Committee
02/21/2018
02/21/2018
Crossed Over
02/13/2018
02/13/2018
Passed
03/12/2018
03/12/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill declares that consumers of electricity have a right to install, interconnect, and use electricity storage systems on their property, and that this will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid, save money, and reduce the need for additional electric generation facilities. The bill directs the Colorado public utilities commission to adopt rules governing the installation, interconnection, and use of customer-sited distributed electricity storage systems.
AI Summary
This bill declares that Colorado consumers of electricity have a right to install, interconnect, and use energy storage systems on their property without unnecessary restrictions or discriminatory rates and fees. It directs the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules allowing the installation, interconnection, and use of customer-sited energy storage systems, with the goal of enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid, saving money, and reducing the need for additional electric generation facilities. The bill also clarifies that its provisions do not alter existing net metering principles or electrical permit and licensing requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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