C.R.S. Section 40-3-102
Regulation of rates

  • correction of abuses
The power and authority is hereby vested in the public utilities commission of the state of Colorado and it is hereby made its duty to adopt all necessary rates, charges, and regulations to govern and regulate all rates, charges, and tariffs of every public utility of this state to correct abuses; to prevent unjust discriminations and extortions in the rates, charges, and tariffs of such public utilities of this state; to generally supervise and regulate every public utility in this state; and to do all things, whether specifically designated in articles 1 to 7 of this title or in addition thereto, which are necessary or convenient in the exercise of such power, and to enforce the same by the penalties provided in said articles through proper courts having jurisdiction; except that nothing in this article shall apply to municipal natural gas or electric utilities for which an exemption is provided in the constitution of the state of Colorado, within the authorized service area of each such municipal utility except as specifically provided in section 40-3.5-102.

Source: Section 40-3-102 — Regulation of rates - correction of abuses, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-40.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

40‑3‑101
Reasonable charges - adequate service 40‑3‑102
Regulation of rates - correction of abuses 40‑3‑102.5
Limiting rate case expenses for investor-owned utilities - information included in rate case filings - gas cost or electric commodity adjustment filings - rules - definitions 40‑3‑103
Utilities to file rate schedules - rules 40‑3‑103.5
Medical exemption - tiered electricity rates - rules 40‑3‑103.6
Disconnection due to nonpayment - connection and reconnection fees - deposits - standard practices - rules - definitions 40‑3‑104
Changes in rates - notice 40‑3‑104.3
Manner of regulation - competitive responses - definitions - repeal 40‑3‑104.4
Simplified regulatory treatment for small or nonprofit water companies 40‑3‑104.5
Special provisions for rail carrier rate increases 40‑3‑105
Free and reduced service or transportation prohibited - exceptions 40‑3‑106
Advantages prohibited - graduated schedules - consideration of household income and other factors - definitions 40‑3‑107
Transmission of business of other companies 40‑3‑107.5
Interconnection with renewable energy cooperatives 40‑3‑108
Rates for long and short distances 40‑3‑109
Street transportation public utility - transfers 40‑3‑110
Information furnished commission - reports 40‑3‑111
Rates determined after hearing 40‑3‑112
Commission to provide local government with avoided cost information 40‑3‑114
Cost recovery - prohibitions - reporting - penalties - definitions 40‑3‑115
Recovery of utility relocation costs 40‑3‑116
Electric vehicle programs - rates 40‑3‑119
Measurement of use for billing - rules 40‑3‑120
Fuel cost sharing - gas utilities - electric utilities - rules 40‑3‑121
Natural gas cost causation study - commission proceeding - reporting - repeal
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 40-3-102’s source at colorado​.gov