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Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units

It became law on Jun 4, 2026.

CO HB 1226 · House Bill · 2026A

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Became law
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House
Sponsors
41
Latest action
Jun 4, 2026

What it does

The act requires the division of administration in the department of public health and environment (division), no later than July 2029, to propose a final rule (rule) establishing certain limits on the emission of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (emission limits) from an electric generating unit (unit) that is owned or operated by an electric utility; is located in the state; and emitted 200 tons or more of nitrogen oxides, or sulfur dioxide, or both in calendar year 2024 (covered unit). The rule must require compliance with the emission limits as soon as practicable after December 31, 2034, and must not cover units that, before December 31, 2029, have ceased operations; burn natural…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jun 4, 2026

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