Colorado § 40-2-145 - Investor-owned utilities - minimum quality-of-service metrics - rules.

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§ 40-2-145. Investor-owned utilities - minimum quality-of-service metrics - rules.

(1) On or before December 31, 2027, the commission shall adopt rules establishing minimum quality-of-service metrics for investor-owned gas and electric utilities in the state.

(2) The rules must:

(a) Include requirements for customer-specific incentives and penalties associated with customer-experienced service quality, and, in adopting these rules, the commission shall consider whether incentives and penalties should be established in a symmetrical manner to promote quality of service; and

(b) Specifically address equity for disproportionately impacted communities in establishing the quality-of-service metrics.

Source: L. 2026: Entire section added, (HB 26-1326), ch. 210, p. 1230, § 22, effective August 12.

Editor's note: Section 50(2) of chapter 210 (HB 26-1326), Session Laws of Colorado 2026, provides that the act adding this section applies to conduct occurring on or after August 12, 2026.

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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Cross references: For the short title ("Energy Storage Procurement Act") in HB 18-1270, see section 1 of chapter 360, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.

Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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