HB 21-1052

  • Colorado House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 18, 2021
  • Passed House Mar 17, 2021
  • Passed Senate Apr 08, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Apr 22, 2021

Define Pumped Hydroelectricity As Renewable Energy

Abstract

The act removes the existing restriction on pumped hydroelectric facilities as a source of recycled energy, which is included in the definition of an eligible energy resource under the renewable energy standard statute, and instead includes any pumped hydroelectric facility under 15 megawatts that:Does not combust fossil fuel to pump water; Is not located on a natural waterway; Includes measures to prevent fish mortality in the facility; Does not impact any decreed in-stream flow; and Does not cause any violation of state water quality standards when operated.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Actions


Apr 22, 2021

Office of the Governor

Governor Signed

Apr 14, 2021

Office of the Governor

Sent to the Governor

Apr 13, 2021

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

Apr 08, 2021

Senate

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

Senate

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

Senate

Senate Third Reading Reconsidered - No Amendments

Apr 07, 2021

Senate

Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

Apr 01, 2021

Senate

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  • Committee-Passage
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Mar 18, 2021

Senate

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

  • Introduction
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Mar 17, 2021

House

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

Mar 16, 2021

House

House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

Mar 10, 2021

House

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

  • Committee-Passage
  • Referral-Committee
House Committee of the Whole

Feb 24, 2021

House

House Committee on Energy & Environment Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

Feb 16, 2021

House

Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

  • Introduction
Energy & Environment

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Signed Act (04/22/2021) PDF
Final Act (04/13/2021) PDF
Rerevised (04/08/2021) PDF
Revised (04/07/2021) PDF
Reengrossed (03/17/2021) PDF
Engrossed (03/16/2021) PDF
Introduced (02/16/2021) PDF
PA1 (03/11/2021) PDF
Committee Amendment PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note FN1 (02/18/2021) PDF
Fiscal Note FN2 (03/24/2021) PDF
Fiscal Note FN3 (07/21/2021) PDF

Sources

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