HB 25-1269: Building Decarbonization Measures - Colorado

Rerevised (2) (05/07/2025) → PA4 (04/30/2025) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was updated from a 'Rerevised' version to a 'Preamended' version, indicating it is an unofficial draft containing committee amendments that have not yet been adopted. The substantive policy content, including the bill title, purpose, and specific statutory amendments, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed the '2nd Rerevised' header and 'Adopted in the Second House' date (May 7, 2025), replacing them with a 'Preamended' header indicating this is an unofficial version with pending committee amendments.

Removed the Senate Sponsorship section listing specific senators (Ball and Kipp, Amabile, Bridges, Cutter, Jodeh, Michaelson Jenet, Wallace, Weissman, Winter F.).

Adjusted the House and Senate Committee assignments for the bill, though the specific committees (Energy & Environment, Finance, Appropriations) remained the same.

Updated the Bill Summary header dates from May 6, 2025 (Senate) and April 22, 2025 (House) to April 23, 2025 (House) and April 22, 2025 (House) respectively, reflecting the current unofficial status.

Added new text to Section 3 regarding the definition of 'Operator' in 25-7-142, specifying that an operator is an owner, tenant, or other individual/entity occupying or named on the utility bill for a covered building with access to utility data.

Revised (05/02/2025) → Rerevised (2) (05/07/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reorganized and reformatted between the revised and rerevised versions, with the Senate sponsorship section expanded to include additional names and the bill's legislative history updated to reflect amendments adopted on May 6-7, 2025. The substantive policy content regarding building decarbonization requirements appears unchanged in the visible portions of the diff.

TECHNICAL

Header formatting changed from 'REVISED' to '2nd REREVISED' with updated dates and reading status information added.

Senate sponsorship section expanded to include additional names (Amabile, Bridges, Cutter, Jodeh, Michaelson Jenet, Wallace, Weissman) and a new sponsor (Winter F.).

Committee assignments and bill summary formatting were adjusted with additional spacing and reorganization of section headers.

Some original formatting markers and spacing were removed during the revision process.

Rerevised (05/06/2025) → Revised (05/02/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted and reorganized between two versions, with the Senate sponsorship list removed and the bill's title and committee assignments slightly adjusted. A new provision was added to require the building decarbonization division to consider an owner's efforts to comply with performance standards when enforcing penalties, adding a layer of discretion to enforcement actions.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on building decarbonization measures and performance standards, but the enforcement discretion provision may affect how penalties are applied to building owners.

TECHNICAL

Senate sponsorship names were removed from the document header.

Document formatting and revision dates were updated, with the version labeled 'Revised' instead of 'Rerevised'.

ENFORCEMENT

New language requires the building decarbonization division to consider an owner's efforts to comply with performance standards when implementing enforcement and assessing penalties.

PA3 (04/11/2025) → Rerevised (05/06/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was revised from a pre-amended version to a version that includes all amendments adopted by the Senate during the second reading. The primary substantive change involves a correction to the legislative history regarding when benchmarking and performance standard rules were adopted, clarifying that the commission adopted these rules in August 2023 rather than stating they were adopted in August 2023 in accordance with future rules. The revised version also updates the list of Senate sponsors to include additional members.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the legislative history text to accurately reflect that the Air Quality Control Commission adopted benchmarking and performance standard rules in August 2023, removing language that suggested the rules were adopted in accordance with future requirements.

Updated the document header to reflect 'REREVISED' status and include all amendments adopted in the Second House, replacing the 'PREAMENDED' status that indicated committee amendments not yet adopted.

ELIGIBILITY

Added additional Senate sponsors (Amabile, Bridges, Cutter, Jodeh, Michaelson Jenet, Wallace, Weissman, Winter F.) to the bill sponsorship list.

PA2 (03/31/2025) → PA3 (04/11/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to create a Building Decarbonization Enterprise and add an appropriation, expanding its scope beyond just benchmarking requirements. The changes clarify that municipalities are not required to adopt energy codes solely due to wildfire resiliency codes, and they add consultation requirements with the Colorado Energy Office for 2040 performance standards.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the creation of a Building Decarbonization Enterprise and an appropriation, and it now requires consultation with the Colorado Energy Office for performance standards.

SCOPE

Added the creation of a Building Decarbonization Enterprise and an appropriation to fund it.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the 2040 performance standards requirement to include consultation with the Colorado Energy Office and consideration of task force recommendations.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that municipalities are not required to adopt energy codes solely as a result of adopting the Wildfire Resiliency Code.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Operator' in the energy benchmarking section to clarify who must comply with reporting requirements.

PA1 (03/07/2025) → PA2 (03/31/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add the Appropriations committee to the Senate review process, ensuring the bill receives fiscal oversight. The reporting requirements for benchmarking data were modified to allow owners who cannot access their data to submit reports starting in 2025 for 2024 data, providing a grace period for those with data access issues.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include Senate Appropriations committee review, and the applicability of reporting deadlines was modified to include an exception for buildings lacking data access.

SCOPE

Added Appropriations committee to Senate review process for fiscal oversight.

REQUIREMENT

Modified benchmarking data reporting requirements to allow owners lacking data access to submit reports beginning in 2025 for 2024 data.

TIMELINE

Adjusted the timeline for benchmarking data reporting to include a specific start date of 2025 for 2024 data.

Final Act (05/16/2025) → PA1 (03/07/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill version was updated from a final act to a preliminary amendment version, primarily changing the header information and committee assignments while retaining the core policy content. The substantive legislative text regarding building decarbonization requirements, exemptions, and enterprise creation remains largely unchanged between these versions.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; only formatting and header information were modified.

TECHNICAL

Header information changed from final act format to preliminary amendment format with committee listings and unofficial version notice.

Page numbering and formatting markers were updated to reflect the amendment version rather than final act.

POLICY

Core policy provisions regarding building decarbonization, performance standards, exemptions for wildfire resiliency codes, and the building decarbonization enterprise remain the same.

Signed Act (05/20/2025) → Final Act (05/16/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill underwent formatting and structural reorganization to prepare it for official signing, with the main substantive change being a correction to a subsection reference in Section 2. The bill clarifies that county boards are not required to adopt energy codes solely due to this legislation, and municipalities are not required to adopt wildfire resiliency codes solely due to this legislation. Minor text formatting adjustments were made throughout the document to align with standard legislative formatting conventions.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily formatting and a correction to a subsection citation.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a subsection reference from (8)(c)(/) and (8)(c)(//) to (8)(c)(I) and (8)(c)(II) in Section 2, subsection (f), clarifying which specific subsections are repealed.

Changed the subsection lettering in Section 2 from (3.5)(t) to (3.5)(f) to align with the existing structure of the statute.

Added a note indicating the bill is prepared for signatures of legislative officers and the Governor, which is standard procedure for bills moving to final enactment.

Reorganized the bill text to place the title and sponsors in a more standard format consistent with signed acts, moving the 'Be it enacted' language to a new position.

Reengrossed (04/23/2025) → Signed Act (05/20/2025) · 6 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add new sponsors, clarify the building decarbonization enterprise's purpose, and significantly update energy benchmarking and performance standard requirements. Key changes include shifting benchmarking data submission deadlines, adding exemptions for operators lacking data access, creating a task force to develop 2040 performance standards, and repealing certain rules to align with new wildfire resiliency code exemptions.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include additional sponsors and clarified that the building decarbonization enterprise provides financial, technical, and programmatic assistance. The applicability of energy code requirements was modified to exempt municipalities adopting wildfire resiliency codes.

SCOPE

Added new sponsors to the bill, including Representatives Duran, Jackson, Smith, Velasco, McCluskie and Senators Amabile, Bridges, Cutter, Jodeh, Michaelson Jenet, Wallace, Weissman, Winter F.

REQUIREMENT

Changed benchmarking data submission deadline from December 1 to November 1, and added a provision allowing operators to submit data if owners demonstrate lack of access to benchmarking data.

Created a task force to review benchmarking data from 2021-2026 and develop recommendations for 2040 performance standards by July 1, 2028.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement for the Division to propose 2040 performance standards to the Commission by June 1, 2029, after consultation with the Office.

EXEMPTIONS

Added exemptions for public buildings, correctional facilities, and master metered building groups from certain benchmarking and performance standard requirements.

TECHNICAL

Repealed several existing subsections related to benchmarking rules and performance standards effective July 1, 2025, to align with new requirements.

Engrossed (04/22/2025) → Reengrossed (04/23/2025) · 4 edits · May 7, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to add more sponsors and update the bill summary to reflect amendments adopted during the House of Introduction. Substantive changes include updating the definition of 'performance standards' to reference new commission rules and modifying benchmarking requirements to account for future rule adoption timelines.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on utility data access and building benchmarking, but the definition of performance standards now explicitly includes standards established under new commission rules adopted after July 2025.

ELIGIBILITY

Added five new sponsors (Bacon, Boesenecker, Brown, Clifford, Froelich, Joseph, Lindstedt, Mabrey, McCormick, Phillips, Ricks, Rutinel, Story, Woodrow) to the House sponsorship list.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'performance standards' to clarify that it includes standards established by the commission pursuant to subsection (8)(c) OR (8.5)(a) of the section.

REQUIREMENT

Modified benchmarking requirements to specify that owners must comply with performance standards even if commission rules adopted before July 2025 apply to 2026 benchmarking data.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and updated the bill summary note to reflect that it now includes all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Introduced (02/18/2025) → Engrossed (04/22/2025) · 4 edits · May 7, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to reclassify it from an 'Introduced' to an 'Engrossed' version, indicating it has passed the House and includes all amendments. The primary substantive change is a significant expansion of the definition of 'Operator' in the energy benchmarking section, now including owners, tenants, or other individuals/entities occupying or named on utility bills, not just those with utility data access. Additionally, the wildfire resiliency code exemption for county and municipal energy codes was broadened to apply to both county commissioners and municipal governing bodies. The bill also added a new appropriation line item and updated committee assignments to include Finance and Appropriations.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include municipal governing bodies alongside county commissioners for the wildfire resiliency code exemption, and the definition of 'Operator' was broadened to include tenants and other occupants with utility bill access.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Operator' was expanded to include owners, tenants, or other individuals or entities occupying or named on a utility bill for a covered building, in addition to those with utility data access.

ELIGIBILITY

The exemption from adopting energy codes for wildfire resiliency was extended to include municipal governing bodies, not just boards of county commissioners.

FISCAL

A new appropriation line item was added to the bill title, indicating new funding allocations for the building decarbonization enterprise.

REQUIREMENT

Committee assignments were updated to include Finance and Appropriations committees in addition to Energy & Environment.

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