HB 22-1020
signedCustomer Right To Use Energy
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 22-1020, also known as the Customer Right To Use Energy bill, ensures that individuals in Colorado can use natural gas, propane, solar panels, small wind turbines, and small hydroelectric power for their homes or businesses without facing restrictions from state agencies, local governments, or community rules. This means customers have freedom to choose how they generate electricity, cook, heat water, and keep warm. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and affects all residents and businesses in Colorado.
Official Summary
The bill prohibits a state agency, local government, and common interest community from limiting or prohibiting the use of natural gas, propane, solar photovoltaics, micro wind turbines, or small hydroelectric power for electricity generation, cooking, hot water, or space heating in residences, units, or businesses.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2022-02-03
- Latest action
- 2022-01-12
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
- OpenStates
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