HB 1246 CO

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Introduced

The bill defines a "consumer-regulated electric utility" as an electric generation and supply system constructed for the sole purpose of serving new industrial, commercial, data center, or other nonresidential loads not previously served by a provider of retail electric service.The bill states that a consumer-regulated electric utility is not a public utility and is not subject to regulation by the public utilities commission (commission), unless the consumer-regulated electric utility elects to interconnect with the electric grid in a service territory of a public utility that is subject to regulation by the commission.A consumer-regulated electric utility may construct and operate a facility within an existing public right-of-way, subject to applicable permitting, restoration, and public safety requirements.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

• K. DeGraaf Republican · sponsor

1. Apr 30, 2026 House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely · lower
2. Mar 12, 2026 House Committee on Energy & Environment Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed · lower
3. Feb 18, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment · lower