Senators Hansen and Coram, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 21-264, concerning the adoption of programs by gas utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. Public comment for this bill can be found in Attachment A.  

Jeff Lyng, representing Xcel Energy, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Meera Fickling, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified to amend the bill.

Dr. Timothy Considine, representing On Behalf of Weld County, testified to amend the bill. Dr. Abby Kirchofer, representing Ramboll US Consulting on behalf of Weld County, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. David Cox, representing Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, testified to amend the bill. Ms Jan Rose, representing CCLC, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Altieri, representing Atmos Energy Corporation, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Howard Geller, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), testified in support of the bill. Mr. Evan Vessels, representing Coal Mine Methane emissions, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Alejandra Mejia Cunningham, representing Natural Resources Defense Council, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Dan DeLaughter, representing South Platte Renew, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Patricia Kelley, representing self, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Elizabeth Reinholt, representing Colorado Natural Gas, testified against the bill. Commissioner Lori Saine, representing Weld County, testified to amend the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

The sponsors introduced and distributed Amendments L.002 and L.004 (Attachments B and C).