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HB26-1007 • 2026

Improve Customer Use Distributed Energy Resources

The act defines, and creates requirements for, portable-scale solar generation devices. In addition, the act prohibits a provider of retail electric service or wholesale energy from, among other thing

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rep. L. Smith, Rep. R. Stewart, Sen. M. Ball, Sen. C. Kipp, Rep. J. Bacon, Rep. A. Boesenecker, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. M. Carter, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. R. English, Rep. C. Espenoza, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. L. Goldstein, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Jackson, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. B. Marshall, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. McCormick, Rep. K. Nguyen, Rep. A. Paschal, Rep. J. Phillips, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. E. Sirota, Rep. K. Stewart, Rep. T. Story, Rep. B. Titone, Rep. A. Valdez, Rep. S. Woodrow, Rep. Y. Zokaie, Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. A. Benavidez, Sen. J. Bridges, Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. L. Daugherty, Sen. J. Gonzales, Sen. N. Hinrichsen, Sen. I. Jodeh, Sen. C. Kolker, Sen. W. Lindstedt, Sen. J. Marchman, Sen. D. Roberts, Sen. M. Snyder, Sen. T. Sullivan, Sen. K. Wallace, Sen. M. Weissman
Last action
2026-05-07
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text defines 'portable-scale solar generation device' by its wattage limit (1,920) and testing label status. While the legislative declaration states these devices plug into wall outlets, this specific physical characteristic is not part of the strict legal definition in Section 40-2-140(1)(e).

Rules for Portable Solar Devices and Meter Adapters

This law defines portable solar devices, sets safety rules to stop them from powering the grid during outages, stops electric companies and property owners from unreasonably banning them, and requires utilities to allow customers to use specific meter adapters.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines a 'portable-scale solar generation device' as a single system per address with a maximum output of 1,920 watts that is labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
  • Requires these devices to have a feature that prevents them from sending power to the electric grid during an outage.
  • Prohibits customers from connecting more than one device to a single wall outlet per address.
  • Stops providers of retail electric service or wholesale energy from requiring customer approval, fees, or extra equipment before using these devices.
  • Exempts small solar devices with an output of 391 watts or less from certain building code requirements regarding electrical wiring changes.
  • Starting January 1, 2027, prohibits people and property owners from unreasonably banning the installation or use of these devices; covenants that do so are void.
  • Allows real property owners to require reasonable restrictions for safety, such as preventing fire, electrical overload, or damage, and requiring prior notice.
  • Requires regulated utilities to maintain a public list of at least one approved meter collar adapter and establish processes for customers to request and install them.
  • Mandates that installation work be performed by qualified parties like master electricians or the utility itself if the meter must be removed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Customers who want to buy, rent, or use portable-scale solar generation devices in their homes or apartments.
  • Providers of retail electric service and wholesale energy companies operating in the state.
  • Property owners, landlords, and associations for common interest communities like condominiums.
  • Cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities.

Terms To Know

Portable-scale solar generation device
A single photovoltaic system per address that produces up to 1,920 watts of power and is labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Meter collar adapter
An approved tool used to connect customer-owned energy systems to the electric meter without needing expensive upgrades to the service panel.
Common interest community
Housing arrangements like condominiums where owners share common areas and follow shared rules, as defined in state law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify the exact effective date for all provisions beyond January 1, 2027.
  • Property owners may still require reasonable safety restrictions, such as securing a device to prevent fire or electrical overload.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

L.001

HOU Energy & Environment

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment updates the bill to set safety rules for portable solar devices, bans selling unsafe ones after January 2027, and prevents property owners from stopping people from using them.

  • It requires that all portable-scale solar generation devices be labeled and listed by a recognized testing laboratory like UL to ensure they meet fire and building codes.
  • Starting on January 1, 2027, it becomes illegal to sell, lease, or rent these devices in the state unless they have passed those safety tests.
  • It makes any rules or contracts that ban people from installing or using portable solar devices unenforceable and void after January 1, 2027.
  • It officially classifies portable-scale solar generation devices as an 'energy efficiency measure' under state law.
  • The amendment text does not provide the full definition of what counts as a 'portable-scale solar generation device,' only that it is defined in another section of the bill.
  • Some changes involve complex legal numbering and references to other specific state statutes that are not fully explained in this document.
L.004

HOU Energy & Environment

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment changes the bill to require that portable solar devices be installed by a licensed electrical contractor or another qualified person.

  • The text now requires a 'licensed electrical contractor' to handle the work described in the bill.
  • The amendment does not explain who qualifies as an 'other' type of installer besides licensed contractors.
  • Because this is only one small sentence change, it is unclear how the rest of the full bill defines these devices or rules without reading the entire document.
L.005

HOU Energy & Environment

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment simplifies the bill by removing extra words and deleting a section that was added in an earlier version.

  • Changes the end of one sentence from 'KILOWATTS; AND' to just 'KILOWATTS.'
  • Removes lines 14 through 18 on page 3, which deletes specific text or requirements that were previously added.
  • The official amendment only shows what words are removed but does not include the full original text of lines 14 to 18, so it is unclear exactly what rules or definitions were deleted.
  • Without seeing the previous version of the bill (HB1007_L.001), we cannot explain the specific meaning of the content that was taken out.
L.006

HOU Energy & Environment

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment changes the bill to require retail utilities to help install meter collar adapters and mandates that only licensed electricians or supervised apprentices perform this electrical work.

  • Retail electricity companies must now facilitate the installation of a device called a meter collar adapter for portable solar systems.
  • The actual installation work can only be done by an electrical contractor who is registered with the state.
  • The amendment text does not explain what a 'meter collar adapter' looks like or exactly how it works, so its specific function cannot be described in detail.
  • Because this change modifies another proposed committee amendment (HB1007_L.001), the full context of all related rules is not included in this short text.
L.010

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment requires electric utilities to list approved meter collar adapters online and create a clear process for customers to get approval for their own safe, certified devices within 90 days.

  • Utilities must post and keep an updated public list of at least one approved meter collar adapter on their website.
  • Utilities must have a system to review customer-owned adapters that are not already on the official list.
  • The utility has up to ninety days after receiving a request to decide if a new adapter is safe enough to approve.
  • If an application is denied, the utility must send written notice explaining exactly why it failed safety checks and how it differs from approved models.
  • The text does not define what specific 'meter collar adapters' are or show pictures of them.
  • It is unclear if this rule applies to all types of electric utilities in the state or only those defined as 'qualifying retail utilities.'
  • The amendment removes previous language from pages 7 and 8, but does not explain what rules were there before.
L.011

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment clarifies that customers must pay for any meter housing changes needed to install a solar adapter and defines who is allowed to propose these devices.

  • Requires electric utilities to give customers an estimate of costs if installing a solar device requires moving or replacing the meter box, but states the customer pays this cost.
  • Confirms that electric utilities are not required to change, move, replace, or upgrade their metering equipment just to allow for these new devices.
  • Defines the 'proposing party' as specifically being the manufacturer of the solar adapter device.
  • The amendment text does not explain what a 'meter collar adapter' is, only how costs and definitions related to it should be handled.
L.012

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules for city-owned electric utilities to list approved meter adapters and create a process for customers to get other safe adapters approved within 90 days.

  • City-owned utilities must post a public list on their website of at least one approved adapter that connects customer solar or battery equipment to the power meter.
  • Utilities must have a way for customers to request approval for an adapter not on the official list, and they must finish this review within 90 days.
  • The utility is required to approve any proposed adapter if it meets specific safety standards (UL 414), fits safely with existing equipment, works correctly for solar or electric vehicles, and does not damage the meter box.
  • This amendment only applies to municipally owned utilities; rules for other types of power providers are not changed by this text.
  • The specific technical details of 'UL 414' standards or how exactly a customer submits an application are not explained in the provided text.
L.013

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment sets specific rules for city-owned electric utilities on when they can reject a customer's solar meter adapter and requires them to provide cost estimates if moving the meter is needed.

  • City-owned utilities can only deny a proposed meter collar adapter if it does not meet safety requirements listed in the law.
  • If denying an adapter, the utility must send written notice explaining exactly why it fails and how it differs from approved models.
  • Utilities must provide customers with a cost estimate for labor and equipment if installing an approved adapter requires moving or replacing the meter housing.
  • The text does not specify what happens if a utility refuses to give a written explanation or cost estimate.
  • This amendment only applies to municipally owned utilities, so it may not affect other types of electric providers.
L.015

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment changes the law by removing a word that would have blocked certain rules for portable solar devices.

  • The amendment removes the word 'NOT' from page 6, line 10 of the bill.
  • Because only one small change is shown in this text, it is unclear exactly what rule or requirement will now apply without seeing the full sentence.
  • The amendment does not explain why removing 'NOT' changes the meaning for customers or energy providers.
L.016

SEN Transportation & Energy

Passed [*]

Plain English: This amendment adds rules for people living in shared housing communities who want to use portable solar devices, requiring them to secure the equipment and pay for any related costs or damages.

  • Owners of homes in common interest communities must reasonably secure their portable solar device to their unit or a private patio, deck, or balcony.
  • The owner is responsible for all costs and liability linked to installing, maintaining, or removing the solar device.
  • The owner must protect (indemnify) the community association and other owners from any legal trouble or expenses caused by the device.
  • The amendment does not define exactly what counts as 'reasonably secure' for these devices.
  • It is unclear if this rule applies to renters, since it only mentions real property owners.
L.007

Second Reading

Passed [**]

Plain English: This amendment adds a new rule requiring that portable solar devices be installed following fire codes and local building safety rules.

  • It requires the installation of portable-scale solar generation devices to follow fire code requirements.
  • It mandates that these installations must also meet applicable local building codes related to health and safety.
L.008

Second Reading

Passed [**]

Plain English: This amendment clarifies that property owners can set reasonable rules for portable solar devices to ensure safety and prevent damage.

  • Adds the word 'unreasonably' so restrictions on these devices must be fair, not just indirect.
  • Allows real estate owners to require prior notice before a device is installed.
  • Permits property owners to set rules that stop fires or electrical overloads in existing systems.
  • Lets property owners create safety limits to prevent harm to people or damage to the building.
  • The amendment text does not define exactly what counts as 'reasonable' restrictions, leaving some details open to interpretation.
L.009

Second Reading

Lost [**]

Plain English: This amendment clarifies that property owners and landlords can still enforce safety rules for portable solar devices as long as those rules do not effectively ban their use.

  • Allows real estate owners, landlords, or community associations to create reasonable rules about portable solar generators.
  • Permits these groups to require measures needed for fire safety, life safety, and preventing building damage.
  • Ensures that any new rules must follow standard building and electrical codes.
  • The amendment only applies if the safety requirements do not effectively stop people from installing or using portable solar devices.
  • This specific version of the bill was voted down (lost) in the House, so these changes were not included in the final law.
L.017

Second Reading

Passed [**]

Plain English: This amendment sets a deadline of December 31, 2026, for the report on portable solar devices to be completed.

  • The bill now requires that the Transportation and Energy Committee Report must happen by December 31, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-07 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-05-01 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-05-01 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-05-01 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-04-14 House

    House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. 2026-04-06 House

    House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

  7. 2026-04-02 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  8. 2026-04-01 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

  9. 2026-03-30 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments

  10. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  11. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

  12. 2026-03-05 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  13. 2026-03-04 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

  14. 2026-03-03 House

    House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  15. 2026-02-26 House

    House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  16. 2026-01-14 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

Official Summary Text

The act defines, and creates requirements for, portable-scale solar generation devices. In addition, the act prohibits a provider of retail electric service or wholesale energy from, among other things, requiring a customer to obtain the provider's approval before installing or using a portable-scale solar generation device. The act also prohibits a person from directly or indirectly unreasonably prohibiting the installation, use, or operation of a portable-scale solar generation device. A covenant or restriction that explicitly or indirectly unreasonably prohibits or restricts the installation, use, or operation of a portable-scale solar generation device is unenforceable and void as a matter of public policy, though a real property owner may require reasonable restrictions.
The act clarifies that a portable-scale solar generation device is considered an energy efficiency measure on and after January 1, 2027, and a unit owners' association of a common interest community is therefore not permitted to prohibit the installation or use of a portable-scale solar generation device. However, a real property owner that resides in a common interest community and installs a portable-scale solar generation device may be required to reasonably secure the device to their unit and may be responsible for all liability and costs associated with the device's installation, maintenance, or removal.
The act specifies that a provider of retail electric service or wholesale energy is not liable for any damage caused by a portable-scale solar generation device and requires that the installation of a portable-scale solar generation device be in accordance with fire code requirements and applicable building codes that pertain to health and safety.
Under current law, a utility that is subject to regulation by the public utilities commission (commission) must allow for customer ownership and use of a meter collar adapter through the utility's interconnection standards. The act requires the commission, on or before December 31, 2026, to revise existing commission interconnection rules to explicitly require commission-regulated utilities to:
Maintain a public list of at least one approved meter collar adapter;
Have a process for approving a meter collar adapter that is not included in the public list;
Approve proposed meter collar adapters that meet certain technical requirements;
If the installation of an approved meter collar adapter requires relocation of the meter enclosure or replacement of the meter housing, provide an estimate of costs associated with this work upon request of the customer;
Establish and publish a process for a customer to request and install a meter collar adapter; and
Facilitate the installation of a meter collar adapter by a registered electrical contractor and require that all electrical work be performed by a qualified party such as a master electrician.
In addition, the act states that the revised commission interconnection rules must allow commission-regulated utilities to require that installation work for a meter collar adapter be performed by the commission-regulated utility, a licensed electrical contractor, or a party approved by the commission-regulated utility if the installation of an approved meter collar adapter requires removal of the meter.
The act requires cooperative electric associations and customer-generators to comply with the rules adopted by the commission regarding meter collar adapters and with other commission rules regarding production meters.
Similarly, the act requires municipally owned utilities to:
Maintain a public list of at least one approved meter collar adapter;
Have a process for approving a meter collar adapter that is not included in the public list;
Approve proposed meter collar adapters that meet certain technical requirements;
If the installation of an approved meter collar adapter requires relocation of the meter enclosure or replacement of the meter housing, provide an estimate of costs associated with this work upon request of the customer; and
Include a process for a customer to request and install a meter collar adapter.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
HOUSE BILL 26-1007
BY REPRESENT ATIVE(S) Smith and Stewart R., Bacon, Boesenecker,
Brown, Camacho, Carter, Duran, Espenoza, Froelich, Goldstein, Hamrick,
Lindsay, Marshall, Nguyen, Paschal, Rutinel, Sirota, Stewart K., Story,
Titone, Valdez, Woodrow, Zokaie, McCluskie, English, Jackson,
McCormick, Phillips;
also SENATOR(S) Kipp and Ball, Amabile, Benavidez, Bridges, Cutter,
Daugherty, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kolker, Lindstedt, Marchman,
Roberts, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Coleman.
CONCERNING MEASURES TO IMPROVE A CUSTOMER'S ABILITY TO USE
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. ( 1) The general assembly
finds and declares that:
(a) With weather-related power outages on the rise, distributed
generation systems, such as residential solar energy systems, create a clean,
reliable energy source that, especially when paired with an energy storage
system, is less vulnerable to natural disasters and grid failures;
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
the act.
(b) Customers across the state are increasingly wanting to have more
freedom and choice over their energy decisions and to increase the
self-reliance and self-sufficiency of their families and communities;
( c) Portable-scale solar generation devices plug in directly to a wall
outlet and immediately provide energy to a home. These devices can play
a meaningful role in addressing energy affordability statewide, and they are
ideal for any small space, such as an apartment balcony or a small patio.
( d) While clean energy technologies, including portable-scale solar
generation devices, are becoming increasingly available for customers,
interconnection fees and other utility processes can make the adoption of
such technologies unnecessarily costly and burdensome;
(e) It is the policy of the state and the intent of the general assembly
to encourage the use of portable-scale solar generation devices and to limit
obstacles to customers' use of these devices; and
(f) Increasing renewable energy generation and allowing customers
across the state to have more freedom, choice, and self-sufficiency over
their energy decisions through the use of portable-scale solar generation
devices is a matter of statewide concern.
(2) The general assembly further finds that:
(a) Customer-sited distributed energy resources, including rooftop
solar and energy storage, are important tools to help customers manage
bills, improve resilience, and support achievement of the state's clean
energy and climate goals;
(b) UL labeling and listing, building codes, and fire codes ensure
consumer safety for renewable energy devices;
( c) Ensuring efficient, low-cost, and timely interconnection of
distributed energy resources is a matter of statewide concern;
(d) Use of meter collar adapters can reduce or avoid costly and
time-consuming service panel upgrades when interconnecting distributed
energy resources, thereby lowering the costs of and barriers to
customer-sited distributed energy resources for households and small
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businesses;
( e) Cooperative electric associations are required to comply with the
interconnection rules adopted by the public utilities commission, and
municipally owned utilities are required to adopt interconnection standards
that are functionally similar to those established by the public utilities
comm1ss10n;
(f) However, existing law does not explicitly require that
cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities must allow
for customer use of meter collar adapters; and
(g) Therefore, additional statutory direction is needed to ensure that
all utilities in the state fully and efficiently accommodate the use of meter
collar adapters.
(3) The general assembly further finds that requiring separate
production meters for customer-sited distributed energy resources in
circumstances where net energy consumption can be accurately measured
at the customer's billing meter adds unnecessary cost and complexity that
discourage beneficial distributed energy resources.
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 40-2-140 as
follows:
40-2-140. Portable-scale solar generation devices-requirements
- exemptions -definitions.
(1) AS USED IN THIS SECTION:
( a) "COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH
IN SECTION 38-33.3-103 (8).
(b) "ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURE" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH
IN SECTION 38-33.3-106.7 (l)(b).
( c) "LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN
SECTION 38-33.3-103 (19).
( d) "PERSON" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 2-4-401 (8).
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(e) "PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE" OR "DEVICE"
MEANS A SINGLE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PER ADDRESS AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT THAT:
(I) Is DESIGNED OR COMMISSIONED TO SUPPLY A MAXIMUM POWER
OUTPUT OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY WATTS
TO THE ELECTRIC GRID; AND
(II) Is LABELED AND LISTED BY A NA TI ON ALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING
LABORATORY.
(2) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE MUST INCLUDE
A FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE DEVICE FROM ENERGIZING THE ELECTRIC
GRID DURING A POWER OUTAGE.
(3) ACUSTOMERTHATUSESAPORTABLE-SCALESOLARGENERATION
DEVICE SHALL NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE DEVICE TO A SINGLE WALL
OUTLET PER ADDRESS.
(4) (a) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE
ENERGY SHALL NOT REQUIRE A CUSTOMER TO:
(I) OBTAIN THE PROVIDER'S APPROVAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE;
(II) PAY THE PROVIDER A FEE RELATED TO A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR
GENERATION DEVICE; OR
(III) INSTALL ANY ADDITIONAL CONTROLS OR EQUIPMENT BEYOND
WHAT IS INTEGRATED INTO A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE
PURSUANT TO THE UL LISTING OF THE DEVICE.
(b) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE
ENERGY MAY REQUIRE A CUSTOMER TO NOTIFY THE PROVIDER OF THE
CUSTOMER'S USE OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE BY
INDICATING THE PRESENCE AND SIZE OF THE DEVICE IN KILOWATTS.
(5) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE THAT HAS A
POWER OUTPUT OF NOT MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE WATTS IS
EXEMPT FROM:
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(a) THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 40-2-128; AND
(b) ANY BUILDING SAFETY CODE PROVISIONS OR PRODUCT LISTING
PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE ALTERATIONS TO THE BUILDING'S
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
(6) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, A PERSON SHALL NOT SELL,
LEASE, OR RENT A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE THAT HAS
A POWER OUTPUT OF MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE WATTS IN
THE STATE AND IS NOT UL LABELED AND LISTED.
(7) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027:
(a) A PERSON SHALL NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY UNREASONABLY
PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR OPERATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE
SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE;
(b) A COVENANT OR RESTRICTION THAT EXPLICITLY OR INDIRECTLY
UNREASONABLY PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR
OPERATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE IS
UNENFORCEABLE AND VOID AS A MA TIER OF PUBLIC POLICY;
( c) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE IS CONSIDERED
AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION
38-33.3-106.7; EXCEPT THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 38-33.3-106.7
(3 )( d), A REAL PROPERTY OWNER MAY INSTALL, USE, OR OPERA TE A DEVICE
ON REAL PROPERTY THAT IS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT OF A COMMON
INTEREST COMMUNITY;
( d) A REAL PROPERTY OWNER MAY REQUIRE REASONABLE
RESTRICTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR OPERATION OF A
PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE, INCLUDING REQUIRING PRIOR
NOTICE OF THE INSTALLATION OF A DEVICE AND RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO
PREVENTING FIRE OR ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD OF THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM, PREVENTING DAMAGE OR HARM TO A PERSON OR PROPERTY, AND
THE LOCATION OF THE DEVICE; AND
( e) A REAL PROPERTY OWNER THAT RESIDES IN A COMMON INTEREST
COMMUNITY AND INSTALLS A PORT ABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE
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MAY BE REQUIRED TO REASONABLY SECURE THE DEVICE TO THEIR UNIT OR
ANY LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT PATIO, DECK, OR BALCONY THAT SOLELY
SERVES THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S UNIT. THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER
MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LIABILITY AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,ORREMOVALOFTHEDEVICEANDREQUIRED
TO INDEMNIFY THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND OTHER OWNERS FROM
ANY RELATED LIABILITY OR COSTS.
(8) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE
ENERGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY A
PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE.
(9) THE INSTALLATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION
DEVICE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICABLE LOCAL BUILDING CODES THAT PERTAIN TO HEAL TH AND SAFETY.
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-124, add (1.3),
(1.4), and (7)(c) as follows:
40-2-124. Renewable energy standards - qualifying retail and
wholesale utilities -definitions - net metering -legislative declaration
- rules.
( 1.3) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE COMMISSION SHALL
REVISE EXISTING RULES TO:
(a) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO POST AND MAINTAIN
ON ITS WEBSITE A PUBLIC LIST OF AT LEAST ONE METER COLLAR ADAPTER
THAT IS APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY;
(b) (I) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO HA VE A PROCESS
FOR APPROVING A CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS NOT
INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC LIST MAINTAINED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL
UTILITY PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.3)(a) OF THIS SECTION, WHICH
PROCESS MUST TAKE NO MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY THE
PROPOSING PARTY.
(II) A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY SHALL APPROVE A PROPOSED
CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT:
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(A) IS CERTIFIED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS
REFERENCED IN tJL 414;
(8) IS PHYSICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE UL
LISTINGS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT THE INSTALLATION LOCATION AND
MEETS ALL NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE CLEARANCE AND SAFETY ST AND ARDS;
(C) IS RATED ADEQUATELY FOR THE CONNECTED EQUIPMENT THAT
IS USED FOR PURPOSES OF SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY,
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE, OR ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND
(D) DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
METER ENCLOSURE OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE METER OPERATION.
(III) A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY MAY DENY A PROPOSED
CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER ONLY IF:
(A) THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER DOES NOT MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION ( l .3)(b )(II) OF THIS SECTION; AND
(8) THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE PROPOSING PARTY THAT CLEARLY EXPLAINS WHY THE PROPOSED METER
COLLAR ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLAINS THE
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER AND A
METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING
RETAIL UTILITY.
( c) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER
REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
METER HOUSING, REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO, UPON REQUEST
OF THE CUSTOMER, PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS AS SOCIA TED WITH
THIS WORK, WHICH COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION REQUIRES A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO
MODIFY, RELOCATE, REPLACE, OR UPGRADE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE TO
ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER.
( d) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER
REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE METER, ALLOW A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY
TO REQUIRE THAT THE INST ALLA TI ON WORK BE PERFORMED BY THE
QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY OR A LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OR
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OTHER THIRD PARTY APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY IN A
TIMELY MANNER AND AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CUSTOMER;
(e) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO ESTABLISH AND
PUBLISH IN THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY'S TARIFFS A PROCESS FOR A
CUSTOMER TO REQUEST AND INSTALL A METER COLLAR ADAPTER, WHICH
PROCESS MUST TAKE NO LONGER THAN THIRTY DAYS AND NOT BE UNDULY
BURDENSOME TO THE CUSTOMER; AND
(f) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO FACILITATE THE
INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY AN ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD PURSUANT
TO SECTION 12-115-110 AND REQUIRE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WORK BE
PERFORMED BY A MASTER ELECTRICIAN, JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN,
RESIDENTIAL WIREMAN, OR PROPERLY SUPERVISED APPRENTICE.
(1.4) FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION (1.3) OF THIS SECTION,
"PROPOSING PARTY" MEANS A METER COLLAR ADAPTER MANUFACTURER.
(7) (c) (I) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL POST AND
MAINTAIN ON ITS WEBSITE A PUBLIC LIST OF AT LEAST ONE METER COLLAR
ADAPTER THAT IS APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY.
(II) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, A MUNICIPALLY OWNED
UTILITY'S INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS MUST:
(A) INCLUDE A PROCESS FOR APPROVING A CUSTOMER-OWNED
METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC LIST
MAINTAINED BY THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY PURSUANT TO
SUBSECTION (7)(c)(I) OF THIS SECTION, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO
MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL
OF A SPECIFIC METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY THE PROPOSING PARTY;
(B) INCLUDE A PROCESS FORA CUSTOMER TO REQUEST AND INSTALL
A METER COLLAR ADAPTER, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO LONGER THAN
THIRTY DAYS AND NOT BE UNDULY BURDENSOME TO THE CUSTOMER; AND
( C) ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY
A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR WITH AV ALID ELECTRICIAN LICENSE ISSUED
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 115 OF TITLE 12.
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(III) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL APPROVE A PROPOSED
CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT:
(A) Is CERTIFIED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS
REFERENCED IN UL 414;
(B) Is PHYSICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE UL
LISTINGS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT THE INST ALLA Tl ON LOCATION AND
MEETS ALL NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE CLEARANCE AND SAFETY ST AND ARDS;
(C) Is RATED ADEQUATELY FOR THE CONNECTED EQUIPMENT THAT
IS USED FOR PURPOSES OF SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY,
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE, OR ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND
(D) DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
METER ENCLOSURE OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE METER OPERATION.
(IV) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY MAY DENY A PROPOSED
CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER ONLY IF:
(A) THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER DOES NOT MEET THE
R E QUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (7)( c )(II) OF THIS SECTION; AND
(8) THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE
TO THE PROPOSING PARTY THAT CLEARLY EXPLAINS WHY THE PROPOSED
METER COLLAR ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND
EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR
ADAPTER AND A METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE
MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY.
(V) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER
REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
METER HOUSING, A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL, UPON REQUEST OF
THE CUSTOMER, PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS AS SOCIA TED WITH THE
NECESSARY LABOR AND EQUIPMENT OF THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY,
WHICH COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. N OTHING IN THIS
SECTION REQUIRES A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY TO MODIFY, RELOCATE,
REPLACE, OR UPGRADE METERING INFRASTRUCTU RE TO ACCOMMODATE THE
INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER.
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(VI) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION (7)( c ), "PROPOSING
PARTY" MEANS A METER COLLAR ADAPTER MANUFACTURER.
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-9.5-118, amend
(2)(d) as follows:
40-9.5-118. Net metering -rules.
(2) Each cooperative electric association shall allow a
customer-generator's retail electricity consumption to be offset by the
electricity generated from eligible energy resources on the
customer-generator's side of the meter that are interconnected with the
facilities of the cooperative electric association, subject to the following:
( d) Interconnection standards. A cooperative electric association
and a customer-generator shall comply with the interconnection standards
and insurance requirements established in the rules promulgated ADOPTED
by the public utilities commission pursuant to section 40-2-124; except that
the cooperative electric association may reduce or waive any of the
insurance requirements; and except that the public utilities commission shall
initiate a rule-making proceeding no later than October I, 2008, for the
purpose of addressing cooperative electric association system issues in its
small generator interconnection procedures. A cooperative electric
association shall not prevent or unreasonably burden the installation of a net
metering system if such system includes protective equipment that prevents
any export of customer-generated electricity from the customer's side of the
meter. A COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION AND A
CUSTOMER-GENERA TOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-2-124 (1.3)
REGARDING METER COLLAR ADAPTERS AND WITH OTHER COMMISSION RULES
REGARDING PRODUCTION METERS.
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 38-33.3-106.7, amend
(l)(b)(V) and (l)(b)(VI); and add (l)(b)(VII) as follows:
38-33.3-106.7. U nreasonable restrictions on energy efficiency
measures -definitions.
(1) (b) As used in this section, "energy efficiency measure" means
a device or structure that reduces the amount of energy derived from fossil
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fuels that is consumed by a residence or business located on the real
property. "Energy efficiency measure" is further limited to include only the
following types of devices or structures:
(V) A retractable clothesline; and
(VI) A heat pump system, as defined in section 39-26-732 (2)(c);
AND
(VII) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR
GENERATION DEVICE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 40-2-140 (l)(e).
SECTION 6. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
ninety-day period after final adjournmennt of the general assembly (August
12, 2026, if adjournment sine die is on May 13, 2026); except that, if a
referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of aiticle V of the state
constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within
such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless
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approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2026
and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of
the vote thereon by the governor.
Ju~
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
PRESIDENT OF
THE SENATE
Esther van Mourik
SECRETARY OF
THE SENATE
APPROVED OV\ "'1vcsdev1 mat 1t"' 2024, aj I :00~
(Dat'e and T e)
Jared S. Po
GOVERN
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