C.R.S. Section 40-3-112
Commission to provide local government with avoided cost information


(1)

The general assembly hereby finds that it is in the interest of the people of this state to promote the production of energy and the disposal of solid waste in a manner designed to protect the environment; therefore, the general assembly hereby declares that it is the policy of this state to promote the development of systems which generate energy through the burning of solid waste in a manner designed to insure the maintenance of clean air standards.

(2)

Prior to the construction of a solid waste-to-energy incineration facility, any unit of local government contemplating construction of such a facility may, by written request, require the commission to calculate the avoided cost to a specified electric utility for the purchase of energy and capacity by said utility from said contemplated facility. Pursuant to such request the utility shall provide the commission with all data necessary to calculate said cost.

(3)

As used in this section, “solid waste-to-energy incineration facility” means a facility where flammable waste material is used as a primary fuel for the production of electrical power the total output of which exceeds one hundred kilowatts.

Source: Section 40-3-112 — Commission to provide local government with avoided cost information, 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

§ 40-3-112’s source at colorado​.gov