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Bill Prohibiting HOAs from Restricting Energy Efficiency Measures on its Way to Governor
Today, the House sent a bill prohibiting Homeowners Associations (HOAs) from restricting energy efficiency measures to the Governor’s desk. The House concurred with Senate Amendments to House Bill 1270 – which is sponsored by State Representative Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood) and State Senator Ron Tupa (D-Boulder). The bill then re-passed the House with a bi-partisan, 54 to 10 vote.
The bill encourages homeowners to invest in technologies to lower their utility bills and helps all Coloradans participate in the new energy economy. In so doing, the measure supports small businesses that produce renewable and efficiency technologies.
“This is one of the most progressive HOA energy efficiency measures in the country,” said Rep. Kerr. “I’m proud to help empower thousands of Coloradans to maintain more energy efficient homes,”
The bill extends an existing law that bars HOAs from limiting the use of solar devices. It also includes other energy efficiency measures such as wind-electric generators, shade structures such as awnings, shutters, attic fans and swamp coolers, and retractable clotheslines.
“This is yet another bill that goes to show, red, white blue is the new green,” proclaimed Rep. Kerr.
HB 1270 now awaits action from the Governor.
-- Posted by staff
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