§ 24-30-2303 — Office of sustainability - creation - duties

Colorado § 24-30-2303

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: Department of Personnel -

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(1) The office of
sustainability is hereby created in the department. The office is a type 2 entity, as
defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and
functions under the department. The office shall work with state agencies to
implement sustainable practices.

(2) The powers, duties, and functions of the office include:

(a) Providing leadership to and requiring accountability from state agencies
regarding ongoing sustainability initiatives;

(b) Developing baseline metrics and goals for the reduction of negative
environmental impacts and tracking state agencies' performance toward achieving
those goals;

(c) Tracking the amount of money the state saves as a result of
implementing sustainable practices;

(d) Seeking and applying for federal funding and other grant opportunities
that would support state agencies' sustainable practices;

(e) Assisting state agencies in implementing sustainable procurement
methods and introducing options for environmentally preferable products or
services to state agencies;

(f) Assisting state agencies in installing energy-efficient equipment and
fixtures;

(g) Assisting state agencies in meeting building performance standards such
as those administered by the Colorado energy office;

(h) Coordinating and assisting in planning and constructing state agencies'
electric vehicle charging infrastructure and ensuring utilization of such
infrastructure;

(i) Instituting water reduction initiatives for state agencies, including but not
limited to:

(I) The installation of water-conserving fixtures and water-wise plants on
state property;

(II) The conversion of nonnative grasses to xeriscape in accordance with the
principles of water-wise landscaping, with an emphasis on native plants, set forth in
section 37-60-135 (2)(l); and

(III) The reduction of nonfunctional turf and encouragement of water-efficient sustainable landscaping practices at state facilities;

(j) Assisting state agencies in transitioning from gas-powered to electric
equipment;

(k) Implementing statewide waste diversion practices to increase state
agencies' recycling rates;

(l) Developing commuting opportunities for state employees that reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution;

(m) Assisting state agencies in developing training programs to educate
state employees on sustainable practices; and

(n) Conducting other activities as directed by the general assembly or the
governor.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (SB 24-214), ch. 191, p. 1086, � 1, effective May 17.