h_lg_2017a_2017-04-26t13:56:05z5 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/26/2017

Location: HCR 0107

07:58 PM -- SB17-252



Representative Coleman and Representative Liston, co-prime sponsors, explained SB17-252, concerning the authority of a board of any political subdivision to enter into contracts for utility cost savings. Under current law, local governments may enter into contracts for utility cost-savings which are defined to include installations, modifications, or services designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings or other facilities. This bill authorizes local governments to enter into utility cost-savings contracts for increasing meter accuracy and clarifies that operation and maintenance cost-savings calculations must be made on a net basis.



The representatives distributed a fact sheet regarding the bill (Attachment I). They answered questions from the committee and emphasized that the bill allows boards and businesses to enter into energy cost-saving contracts.



17HouseLocalGov0426AttachI.pdf



08:07 PM -- Jorge Figueroa, representing Western Resource Advocates, spoke in support of the measure. He reported that the bill enables the financing of energy-efficient projects. He answered questions from the committee about water stewardship goals, meter accuracy, and water sustainability.



08:12 PM -- Paul Engle, representing Ameresco, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed aging infrastructure, water meters, and the importance of accurately measuring water usage. He answered questions from the committee and relayed that Colorado Counties, Inc, although not present, also supports the measure.





08:23 PM



Representative Coleman and Representative Liston made closing remarks.