HB 25-1096

HB 25-1096, also known as "Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology," updates a program that provides funding for local governments and utilities to adopt automated software for solar permitting and inspection. The bill extends the period during which grant recipients can use funds from this program for up to three years after implementing the new software. It also allows the Colorado Energy Office to spend up to 9% of remaining funds in the program by September 1, 2025, on administrative costs related to managing the grants. This bill has been signed into law and will help streamline the process for installing clean energy technology across Colorado.

Official Summary

The act makes updates to the streamlined solar permitting and inspection grant program (grant program). The grant program provides funding for the adoption and implementation of automated permitting and inspection software. The act clarifies that funding from the grant program may be used by a recipient for eligible expenses for up to 3 years after the grantee implements the automated permitting and inspection software. The act also permits the Colorado energy office (office) to spend up to 9% of the money remaining in the grant program's cash fund as of September 1, 2025, for paying the direct and indirect costs of the office in administering the grant program. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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