Senate Passes Bill to Promote Clean Energy

Legislation would incentivize the use of clean energy appliances

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed Senator Lisa Cutter’s, D-Jefferson County, bill to promote the use of clean energy appliances.

HB23-1134 would require home warranty contracts to include an option to replace gas-fueled appliances with electric models. The bill signals Colorado Democrats’ ongoing efforts to take strong action to combat climate change and protect our planet for future generations.

“Colorado homeowners are looking for cost-effective ways to reduce their carbon footprints and lead eco-friendly lives,” Cutter said. "This bill allows homeowners new opportunities to update their broken gas appliances with clean, electric powered appliances of their choosing. By making the simple switch to include this option in home warranty contracts, Coloradans will soon have more flexibility to make eco-friendly decisions and reduce harmful indoor emissions.”

In cases where the replacement appliance costs more than the original appliance, the homeowner may be required to pay the difference. Covered appliances include stoves, ovens, furnaces, HVAC systems, and water heaters.

HB23-1134 now heads back to the House for concurrence of amendments. You can follow the bill’s progress HERE.