Bill

HB 25-1267

Support for Statewide Energy Strategies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 19 co-sponsors

HB 25-1267 directs state agencies to develop and fund a statewide energy strategy with planning, reporting, and coordination to improve reliability, decarbonization, resilience, an

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1267

Summary — HB 25-1267: Support for Statewide Energy Strategies

Status: Governor Signed
Bill Number: HB 25-1267
Introduced: February 18, 2025
Final action: Governor signed on May 24, 2025

Note: The full bill text and fiscal note were not provided. The summary below describes the bill’s observable status, sponsors, and the likely scope and impacts implied by the title and legislative activity. For exact statutory language, effective date, and fiscal details, consult the official enrolled bill on the state legislature website.

Purpose and intent

By title, HB 25-1267 is intended to strengthen support for statewide energy strategies. The bill’s broad aim is to improve statewide planning, coordination, and implementation of energy policy — including reliability, decarbonization, resilience, and equitable transition — by directing state agencies, providing funding or technical assistance, and setting reporting or planning requirements.

Key procedural facts and timeline

Introduced in the House (Assigned to Energy & Environment): 2025-02-18
Passed House (third reading, no amendments): 2025-04-21
Referred and amended in Senate committees (Transportation & Energy; Appropriations): late April–early May 2025
Final legislative actions: Senate concurred/repassed House amendments; legislative leaders signed: 2025-05-08
Sent to Governor: 2025-05-09; Governor signed: 2025-05-24

Likely key provisions (based on title and common practice)

Because the bill text is not included here, the following are commonly found elements in legislation of this type and are plausible inclusions:
- Directs one or more state agencies to develop or update a statewide energy strategy or plan.
- Establishes a timeline and interim reporting requirements to the legislature or governor.
- Creates or authorizes grants, technical assistance, or matching funds to local governments, utilities, tribes, or community organizations for energy planning or deployment.
- Sets coordination mechanisms among agencies (e.g., Public Utilities Commission, Department of Energy/Environment, transportation, workforce agencies).
- Requires data collection, performance metrics, or public reporting on energy reliability, emissions, resilience, and equity outcomes.
- Authorizes rulemaking or program implementation funding (subject to appropriation).

Who is affected

State agencies responsible for energy, utilities, environment, and transportation (implementation and reporting duties).
Regulated utilities and energy providers (potential planning, data, or compliance requirements).
Local governments, community organizations, and developers (potential grant or planning opportunities).
Ratepayers and the workforce (indirectly, via program costs/benefits and workforce development measures).

Implementation and next steps

Check the enrolled bill text for exact statutory changes, effective date, and any appropriations.
Review the fiscal note for budgetary impacts and funding sources.
Monitor rulemaking or agency guidance implementing any new planning, grant, or reporting obligations.

Where to find the full bill and supporting documents: the Colorado General Assembly bill page for HB 25-1267 (or your state legislature’s bill lookup), which will include the enrolled act, fiscal note, and implementing agency materials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.