Legislator seeks 30% RES for Colorado

In Colorado, State Rep. Max Tyler has introduced House Bill 1001 intended to increase Colorado’s renewable energy standard by 50%, requiring large utility companies to generate 30% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. The bill would also provide incentives to develop community-scale wind, geothermal and small hydro-electric power in addition to solar power. Tyler expects the new standard to continue to encourage the creation of in-state energy businesses, to draw new energy companies and investment capital to Colorado, and to create new green-collar jobs.