ColoradoHB26-10072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Improve Customer Use Distributed Energy Resources

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Matt Ball (Democratic), Rebekah Stewart (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Energy

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier energy connections for Colorado customers

Colorado customers gain access to approved meter collar adapters to connect on-site energy systems and isolate them for backup power. The state utility commission must update its rules by December 31, 2026. Covered utilities and city-owned utilities must offer transparent adapter approval within 60 days and update public approved-adapter lists each year. Their customer request-and-installation process must take no more than 30 days and avoid undue burdens. Under commission rules, installation requiring meter removal must be timely and carry no additional customer charge. Covered utilities must support installation by registered electrical contractors using qualified electrical workers; city utilities must allow contractors with valid electrician licenses. Adapters must meet UL 414 and applicable safety standards, handle connected equipment, and preserve access to sealed meter compartments. Commission rules also require approval by a nationally recognized testing lab. Covered utilities cannot require a separate production meter for systems of 10 kilowatts or less; city utilities cannot require one for customer-sited energy systems. Electric cooperatives and their customer-generators must also follow the commission's adapter and production-meter rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Amy Paschal
Democratic • House
Alex Valdez
Democratic • House
Bob Marshall
Democratic • House
Brianna Titone
Democratic • House
Cecelia Espenoza
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Katie Stewart
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Michael Carter
Democratic • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Meg Froelich
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Steven Woodrow
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Yara Zokaie
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Dylan Roberts
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Bridges
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Julie Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Lindsey Daugherty
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Nick Hinrichsen
Democratic • Senate
Tom Sullivan
Democratic • Senate
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 47

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 45 • No: 18

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 56 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 29 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1007, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 48 • No: 16

House vote • 2/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1007, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
5/7/2026House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
5/1/2026House
Signed by the President of the Senate
5/1/2026Senate
Sent to the Governor
5/1/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
4/14/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
4/6/2026House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/2/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
4/1/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments
3/30/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
3/25/2026Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
3/10/2026Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/5/2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
3/4/2026House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
3/3/2026House
House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2/26/2026House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
1/14/2026House

Bill Text

Engrossed
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Final Act
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House Energy & Environment Preamend
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Introduced
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Reengrossed
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Rerevised
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Revised
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Senate Transportation & Energy Preamend
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Signed Act
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