H_ENE_2022A 03/09/2022 10:30:40 AM Committee Summary

Co-sponsors Representatives D. Valdez and Woog gave a brief overview of House Bill 22-1140 that includes green hydrogen as a renewable energy resource that qualifying retail utilities may use to meet renewable energy standards. It also directs the Colorado Energy Office to update the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap.

Representatives D. Valdez, Woog, and the drafter Sarah Lozano answer questions from the committee.

Mr Keith Hay, representing CO Energy Office, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Hay answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Jan Rose, representing CO Coaltion for a Livable Climate (CCLC), testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Elle Kutzner, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified to amend the bill.

Jacob Smith, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panel answered questions from the committee.

Greg Brophy, representing The Western Way, testified in support of the bill.

The chair laid over the bill for a later date for action only.