Colorado’s PUC Sunset Bill Lost Its Worst Provisions

With less than a week to go in the legislative session, HB26-1326, the bill to reauthorize the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, passed its final House reading today, 43 Yes to 22 No, and was assigned to Senate Finance this afternoon. The bill began as an expansive power grab, though its worst provisions were trimmed in […]

Testimony on the Sunset Review of the Public Utilities Commission

The Independence Institute has submitted written testimony on HB26-1326, “Sunset Review of the Public Utilities Commission,” which will be heard in the Colorado House Energy & Environment Committee tomorrow, April 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., pending any further schedule changes. Unfortunately, the bill will make the PUC less transparent and accountable, as well as cement […]