2017 Colorado Legislative Conservation Scorecard

Energy efficiency programs have been successful in our state, saving money for families and businesses while reducing air pollution. A bill passed in 2007 created the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard, which requires energy savings goals for utilities and provides incentives for implementing energy efficiency programs. Since it began, the program has created over 40,000 jobs, avoided 1.85 million metric tons of carbon pollution, and saved Colorado consumers and businesses over a billion dollars. This program was set to expire in 2018, but this bill extends it through 2028.

Bill Sponsors: Representatives Faith Winter and Polly Lawrence, Senators Kevin Priola and Stephen Fenberg