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CO SB179

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Andy Kerr

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands fee limitations on solar device installations by clarifying that state agencies, institutions, authorities, and political subdivisions cannot charge "any other related or associated fees" in addition to permit and application review fees.

  • Caps aggregate fees for counties at the lesser of actual costs or $500 for residential applications and $1,000 for nonresidential applications, if the system produces fewer than two megawatts of direct current electricity or equivalent thermal energy.

  • Caps aggregate fees for municipalities at the lesser of actual costs or $500 for residential applications and $1,000 for nonresidential applications, if the system produces fewer than two megawatts of direct current electricity or equivalent thermal energy.

  • Requires counties and municipalities to clearly and individually identify all fees and taxes assessed on solar installation applications on invoices.

  • Extends the repeal date for these fee limitation provisions from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Fee Limits For Solar Energy Device Installations

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy3/2/2017
Finance2/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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