CO HB1081

Requires regulated electric utilities to evaluate advanced transmission technologies (including dynamic line ratings, advanced power flow controllers, and advanced conductors) in their 10-year transmission plans, with cost-effectiveness analyses and assessments of benefits like reduced congestion, wildfire risk mitigation, and faster interconnection of new resources

Defines "advanced conductors" as conductor technology with at least 15% lower electrical resistance and at least 75% increased energy carrying capacity compared to standard aluminum conductor steel reinforced conductors of the same diameter

Requires utilities to identify cost-reduction strategies for transmission projects in their 10-year plans, including potential use of bonds issued by the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority

Adds a nonvoting seat to the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority's board of directors for the Public Utilities Commission director or designee, expanding the board from 9 to 10 members

Requires the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority to coordinate with formal subregional transmission planning organizations and expands annual reporting requirements to include activities and accomplishments from the previous calendar year