§ 6-7.5-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 6-7.5-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 06: Consumer
• Art.: Water and Energy Efficiency Standards

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(1) The general assembly finds and
determines that efficiency standards for certain products sold in Colorado:

(a) Assure consumers and businesses that such products meet minimum
efficiency performance levels, thus reducing energy and water waste and saving
consumers and businesses money on utility bills;

(b) Protect consumers and businesses against manufacturers who would
otherwise sell, in Colorado, less efficient appliances that they cannot sell in states
that have higher standards;

(c) Save energy and thus reduce pollution and other environmental impacts
associated with the production, distribution, and use of electricity, natural gas, and
other fuels;

(d) Improve electric system reliability and potentially reduce the need for
new energy and water infrastructure based on the resulting energy and water
savings;

(e) Apply to products available at a price equal to or less than noncompliant
products, or available at a minimal cost premium;

(f) Have saved Coloradans billions of gallons of water since 2014, when
WaterSense standards were enacted for plumbing fixtures, without sacrificing
quality or product performance; and

(g) Contribute to the economy of this state by helping to better balance
supply and demand for both energy and water, thus reducing the upward pressure
on prices for electricity, natural gas, and water caused by increased demand. In
addition, efficiency standards allow consumers and businesses to use the money
they save on utility bills to purchase local goods and services.

(2) Therefore, the general assembly declares that the adoption of energy
and water efficiency standards in accordance with this article 7.5 is a matter of
state and local concern and serves the public interest of the people of Colorado.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire article R&RE, (HB 19-1231), ch. 356, p. 3270, � 1, effective August 2.