Sen. Pelton’s bill to ease wind-turbine lighting compliance advances unanimously

Senator R. Pelton told the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee that House Bill 14-20 updates Colorado's law on light‑mitigating technology for wind energy facilities so state compliance timelines match federal approval and equipment procurement realities. The sponsor said the 2022 law allowed FAA‑approved red lights to remain off until an aircraft was within about 3 to 5 miles, switching to flashing as aircraft approach; HB14-20 clarifies that local governments must provide extensions when federal approvals are delayed and ensures an installation period of at least 24 months when approvals or equipment are out of the project owner's control.