The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

Representative Lieder, sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1175 Smart Meter Opt In Program. The bill prohibits large utilities from installing residential smart meters unless a customer opts-in, and makes other adjustments to smart meter requirements.

The sponsor introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment B).

The committee asked the sponsor questions on the bill and amendment.

Mr. Michael Pascucci, representing Xcel Energy, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Justin Brant, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Clare Valentine, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in opposition to the bill.

The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Paul Sherman, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeremy Ross, representing International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 111, was available to answer committee questions.

Nancy Eason, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Doe Kelly, representing Longmont for Safe Technology, testified in support of the bill. Mike Rawluk, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony is included as Attachment C.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

The sponsor spoke to amendment L.001.

The sponsor gave closing comments on the bill. The committee gave closing comments on the bill.