Colorado is on the verge of massive solar development! You can help make it happen!
For nearly a decade, a single clause, just 17 words has prevented an avalanche (pun intended) of solar and renewable development in the state of Colorado. The Public Utility Commission of Colorado has been enforcing an unlawful (in violation of Federal Law) rule preventing the development of hundreds of Megawatts of solar and renewable generation from being developed. The agency is supposed to represent the public and act in the public interest on behalf of electric ratepayers, but has actively defended this rule which only benefits the profits of the major investor owned utilities in the state. It is shameful that it has taken this long, but at last after lots of behind the scenes effort the commission has opened a docket/proceeding focused on changing this unlawful rule.
The docket/proceeding number is 18R-0492E and can be found in the state's public information filing system here. Just type the docket/proceeding number into the field for "Proceeding Number" and click search.
This is a real opportunity to add hundreds of MW of solar to the energy mix in Colorado (a single developer alone has over 880MW ready to begin construction, but has been stymied by this rule for years!).
Public support for this rule change is important. If you are interested in seeing solar development in Colorado, or if you simply think the state should follow the law please submit a public comment in support of the rule change. Public comments can be submitted here. Make sure and reference the docket/proceeding number in provided field so your comment is filed properly. For the utility field the relevant utilities are Xcel (Public Service Company of Colorado) and Black Hills Energy.
Thank you to any who participate!
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