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Energy Infrastructure Security (20-04)

This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyberattack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.

Legislative Council Staff
02/10/2020
Energy
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Effective Tax Rates on Oil and Natural Gas

This memorandum provides information concerning severance taxes in Colorado and eight other western states.  The memo provides detailed information on Colorado’s severance tax structure, including estimates for the current value of the ad valorem tax credit and the stripper well exemption. ...

Legislative Council Staff
02/19/2020
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications

Air Pollution Regulation in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of the history of the Clean Air Act, describes common air pollutants and their health impacts, describes Colorado’s air quality concerns and state programs, and lists recently proposed legislation, which aims to improve air quality.   

Legislative Council Staff
04/21/2020
Energy
Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications

Response of Utilities to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of how energy consumption and usage has changed as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and how Colorado utilities are responding.

Legislative Council Staff
04/30/2020
Energy
Public Health
Staff Publications

Community Choice Energy

Community choice energy (CCE) is an alternative to the investor-owned utility energy supply system that allows local entities to aggregate individual customers within a defined service area and secure alternative energy suppliers on their behalf.  The primary goals of CCEs have been to lower...

Legislative Council Staff
08/05/2020
Energy
Local Government
Issue Briefs

Restrictions on Natural Gas Use in Buildings (20-17)

Some U.S. cities have adopted legislation to limit or restrict the use of natural gas systems in new construction, instead requiring building systems or appliances to be powered by electricity.  In response to these natural gas prohibitions, some states have enacted legislation prohibiting...

Legislative Council Staff
08/20/2020
Business & Economic Development
Capital Construction
Energy
Housing
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Energy Legislation 2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to energy, including consumer protection and bill assistance; energy efficiency in new construction; renewable energy; and natural gas.

Legislative Council Staff
08/27/2020
Energy
Natural Resources & Environment
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Natural Resources Major Legislation 2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and the environment, including environmental protection; wildfire prevention and control; land and species conservation; and state parks.

Legislative Council Staff
09/09/2020
Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications

Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.

Legislative Council Staff
10/05/2020
Energy
Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications

Energy Handbook (2020)

The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector.  The book is divided into five sections.  Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado.  Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys...

Legislative Council Staff
10/28/2020
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details