Senate approves bill easing access to small distributed solar devices, citing affordability and safety measures

Apr 3, 2026

House Bill 1007 passed third reading after sponsors said the measure would let households connect certain UL-listed distributed energy devices without additional utility permission and direct utility regulators to update rules by year-end; the Senate recorded 29 yeas and four nays.

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The Colorado Senate on April 2 passed House Bill 1007, a measure designed to make it easier for customers to use small distributed energy resources, including plug-in solar devices and meter-collar adapters, while adding safety requirements and directing state regulators to update interconnection rules.

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