Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates Announces Invitation for Public Comment

DENVER, CO –  The Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates Chair Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Vice-Chair Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood, today announced the Committee’s invitation for public comment.

Members of the public may submit comments on how recent utility rate increases have impacted them, as well as suggestions for topics or issues related to the recent rise in utility rates that they would like to recommend the committee explore, to this email address: energybills@coleg.gov. Submissions will be made available to committee members to review.

“Over the past several months I’ve heard from many constituents frustrated by their expensive energy bills,” Fenberg said. “We convened this special committee to hear from everyone involved with elevated utility rates: policy experts, utility representatives, advocates, and especially impacted Coloradans. Firsthand accounts from the public will be a huge help in achieving the Committee's goals of uncovering the root causes behind high prices and charting a path toward solutions.”

"High, unpredictable utility bills have left many Coloradans frustrated and bracing for the next rate spike," said deGruy Kennedy. "Our joint select committee is committed to uncovering the root causes of utility price increases. Gathering firsthand accounts from Coloradans is crucial to broadening our understanding and exploring tactics to prevent future price hikes."

The Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates will hold their inaugural meeting next Tuesday, March 7th at 2:00 PM in the Old State Library.