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Denver, CO — On Thursday Governor Polis signed into law HB26-1226 (Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units), which requires more transparency on the costs incurred from running coal units past their retirement dates, directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve new resources to help the state reach its 2030 climate targets, and requires modern pollution controls for any coal plants operating after 2033. As the Trump Administration continues to issue 202(c) orders around the country which require coal plants to stay operational beyond their scheduled retirement dates, the new law provides the state with needed and common sense solutions to resist the federal government’s overreach.
“We are grateful to Rep. Wilford, Rep. Froelich, Sen. Cutter, and Sen. Weissman for sponsoring this important piece of legislation and to Colorado lawmakers for capitalizing on a clear opportunity for the state to push back on the Trump administration’s overreach in Colorado’s energy future,” said Margaret Kran-Annexstein, Director of Colorado Sierra Club. “Colorado is creating a path for just transition that supports coal communities and local workers while reducing climate and air pollution. These orders are disruptive to those goals, but are not powerless to plan and resist the Trump administration. With Gov. Polis’ signature, we are affirming that Colorado stands strong in its climate goals.”
