Utilities & Engineering Board

DRAFT AGENDA TOWN OF LYONS UTILITIES AND ENGINEERING BOARD (UEB) HYBRID MEETING LYONS TOWN HALL, 432 5TH AVENUE, LYONS, COLORADO August 5, 2026, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Optional Zoom Meeting - Please contact ueb_chair@townoflyons.com or ACaplan@townoflyons.com for Zoom meeting link. PAGE DOWN - Note that detailed content, if available, such as draft minutes and presentations are provided in subsequent pages or through links directly below each agenda item. I. Roll Call II. Approve Agenda and Minutes from Past Meetings a. Approve Agenda b. Approve July 15, 2026 Minutes III. Audience Business IV. Staff Report a. Staff – Aaron Caplan b. Liaison – Jen Wingard c. UEB Chair – Jimm Vosburgh d. Member Updates V. Business a. Referral Request – 19617 and 19661 N St. Vrain Dr. Annexation b. Proposed Meter Collar Policy Discussion c. UEB 2027 Budget Requests d. TOL Comprehensive Plan Review  VI. Summary of Action Items VII. Next Meeting and Requested Agenda Items a. August 19, 2026 VIII. Adjournment Persons needing accommodations or special assistance should contact the Town at hr@townoflyons.com as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled meeting  DRAFT MINUTES TOWN OF LYONS UTILITIES AND ENGINEERING BOARD (UEB) July 15, 2026, 4:30 - 6:00 pm HYBRID MEETING ROLL CALL Chris Cope, Jason Gaines, Ryan Hughes, Mike Karavas, Jim Kerr, Chris Meline, Jimm Vosburgh (chair) Staff: Aaron Caplan, Lisa Ritchie (town planner) BOT: Mark Browning subbing in for Jen Wingard Audience: Zach Tucker and Erin Foudy representing Planet Bluegrass APPROVE AGENDA AND MINUTES FROM PAST MEETINGS • Approved Agenda and Minutes from Past Meetings. − Agenda approved unanimously (7-0) − July 1 Minutes Approved (7-0) AUDIENCE BUSINESS • None. REPORTS • STAFF ▫ Electric Time of Use (TOU)  Commercial 3-phase meters need manual changeover for TOU. Aaron is testing this process.  Caselle billing is ready for the switch.  Sensus has been delayed by staffing turnover.  Current plan is to switch to TOU tiers at the end of July so that August will have the new billing.  This would be visible to ratepayers in the September statement.  Note that all tiers are currently priced the same. This is just the beginning of getting people used to the concept of tiers if and when rates in different tiers change. ▫ Streetlights  Town has sent out invitations to bid on the conversion to LEDs.   68 lights that are currently functioning are not LED. These will be replaced with LED lights. ▫ Finances for the stormwater fund and projects and the 2025 audit of that fund will be covered in the next BOT workshop. ▫ Aaron budgeted $100k for the Apple Valley waterline analysis. • BOT ▫ Jen Wingard was absent because she had to attend a DRCOG meeting for the town. Mark Browning covered for her in today’s UEB meeting. ▫ At the last BOT meeting, Jimm Vosburgh presented with assistance from Jim Kerr. Mark said it was received well. ▫ In future meetings, BOT will be working on mid-year budgeting adjustments. ▫ There will also be a meeting to discuss the upcoming stormwater projects. • UEB CHAIR ▫ Jimm thanked everyone for their help with his BOT presentation. ▫ UEB welcomed Ryan Hughes as a member. • MEMBER BUSINESS ▫ Mike Karavas had a question on streetlights:  Does the town have a policy for a resident to request adding lights in locations where a pole already exists (a parking lot for instance)?  Aaron responded that he does not know of one but will look into it. BUSINESS • Referral for annexation request for two properties adjacent to and owned by Planet Bluegrass (PB) • Zach Tucker and Erin Foudy dialed in remotely for this portion of the meeting. • The address of the annexation request is 19617 North Saint Vrain Drive. 19661 North Saint Vrain Drive is currently in the Town and is included in the PUD zoning request. • 19617 is currently using well/septic. 19661 is using Lyons water/sewer • Both properties use Longmont Power. • PB is requesting annexation and PUD zoning. • Water shares are not required at annexation but at the development planning stage. • However, state law requires that annexation and zoning happen at the same time.  • The current lift station and force main nearby was only designed to manage sewage from Eagle Canyon. It may need to be expanded to cover the new uses, which could include up to 32 modular hotel accommodations (similar in size to shipping containers or tiny homes). PUD narrative section 5 states a “range of (30) to (45) units”. • Stormwater is currently being analyzed by PB’s civil engineer. • A question was raised regarding 11 monitoring wells documented by CO DWR on the 19661 property and whether this was a hazmat cleanup site in the past. Zach Tucker remembered something about this in the title paperwork, but could not answer to this at the meeting. Staff will follow up with PB and state records to confirm status. • The deadline for the UEB to comment on the referral request is August 14, so we have another meeting to discuss further. • Wastewater update • ESMIL screw press pilot program o It performed better than our current centrifuge o Fitting into the same (elevated) space is a challenge. This is worth pursuing to avoid costly building modifications. • The odor control system may be able to be refurbished rather than replaced. This could be a cost of $100k or less rather than $300k. Aaron is discussing this with BioAir. • There was some discussion about the permitting process with CDPHE. • Lyons Comp Plan update – no time to discuss SUMMARY OF ACTION ITEMS o Staff to follow up with the state to clarify if the box culvert grant will impact Enterprise Fund status (carried over) o Staff and UEB Chair will continue to communicate with Julia Herz & PRC regarding the streetlight project. Staff to research the municipal code regarding the process for private street lights on town poles. DECISIONS MADE • Agenda approved unanimously. (7-0) • July 1 minutes approved unanimously. (7-0) NEXT MEETING AND REQUESTED AGENDA ITEMS • August 5 is the next meeting. • Water supply elements needed for comp plan update. Coordinate with PCDC for possible joint meeting. (carried over) • PB Annexation referral further discussion  A1 REFERRAL REQUEST Project Name: 19617 N St Vrain Dr – Annexation 19617 and 19661 N St Vrain Dr – Planned Unit Development Today’s Date: 6/15/26 Comments Due By: 7/6/26 The Town of Lyons has received the following item for review: Applicant: Festivaria LLC Zoning District: Current: Light Industrial and Rural Residential (County) Proposed: PUD Location: 19617 and 19661 N St Vrain Drive Project Description: The Town of Lyons has received a complete application for annexation of 19617 N St Vrain Dr and a Planned Unit Development zoning for 19617 and 19661 N St Vrain Drive. Vicinity Map – 19617 and 19661 N St Vrain Dr Please review the application and provide comments by the date noted above. Any response not received on or before that date will be deemed a neutral response. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Ritchie, Planning and Building Director, at 303- 823-6622 ext 25 or at lritchie@townoflyons.com or Victoria Simonsen, Town Administrator at vsimonsen@townoflyons.com. Please check the appropriate response below or send a letter. We have reviewed the proposal and have no conflicts. X See attached letter for comments regarding this proposal. Please note the following concern: Signature: Date: 22 Jun 26 Printed Name/Agency: Aaron Caplan – Lyons Utilities Please mail your comments to: Town of Lyons, PO Box 49, Lyons, CO 80540, ATTN: Dolores Vasquez, fax them to: 303.823.8257, or email them to: dvasquez@townoflyons.com. Please update the Impact Report. 19617 N. St. Vrain does NOT already receive municipal sewer services. The Town does not provide any utility services to this property. The property is served by Longmont Power and Communications for its electric service. Please note that as it might require a transfer to Lyons Electric. The Town Utilities are adequate for the annexation and connection of 1 single family residence. For any additional development the lift station that provides sewer service to the area will need to be upgraded. The lift station upgrade and possible power conversion to Lyons Electric should be considered in the Statement on Financing and may not be minimal. A Fire Hydrant will be required. Sidewalk should be required along N. St. Vrain Dr in front of both properties. A2 Festivaria Arts Campus PUD Narrative Purpose and Intent The proposed development utilizes a PUD framework to accommodate the unique combination of uses proposed for the Site, which are not adequately addressed through conventional zoning districts. The development is designed to evolve over time in response to market conditions, operational needs, and community opportunities, while maintaining compatibility with surrounding properties and the character of the North St. Vrain corridor. The proposed development supports the Town of Lyons’ goals of fostering a vibrant local economy, enhancing cultural and recreational opportunities, and encouraging thoughtfully designed development that respects the Town’s small-scale character and natural setting. The development is expected to generate local employment opportunities, support tourism-related economic activity, and provide community-accessible amenities. This PUD allows for a coordinated, phased approach to development that supports both short- term activation and long-term adaptability while ensuring that future development remains compatible with the surrounding area. Site Organization and Development Concept The following site-specific development standards establish the permitted improvements, uses, and conditions applicable to each identified area of the Site, as depicted on the Site Map. These standards are adopted as part of this PUD document and shall govern development and operations on the Site. 1. Site Entry and Primary Hotel Access. The primary public entry shall be located at the intersection of the middle Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. This entry will be utilized by guests arriving and checking in at the office. 2. Site Entry and Primary Restaurant Access. The secondary entry shall be located at the intersection of the easternmost Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. This entry will be utilized by patrons accessing the restaurant or other guest services in the main lab building or staying in the eastern Guest Units. 3. Site Entry and Secondary Access. The tertiary entry shall be located at the intersection of the westernmost Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. All site entries and internal circulation routes shall provide adequate emergency and life- safety access, subject to Development Plan and agency review. 4. Guest Parking Area. Parking will be provided throughout the Site to support lodging, guest services, restaurant, and other permitted uses. Parking areas may be developed and adjusted over time as part of future phases of development and operational needs. 5. Guest Units/Accommodations. Guest accommodations may be developed throughout the Property in locations generally depicted on the Site Map and in accordance with an approved Development Plan. Accommodations may include a variety of configurations, including individual units, combined units, and multi-level units, constructed in conformance with the applicable development standards of this PUD. The total number of guest accommodation units shall range from thirty (30) to forty-five (45) units, subject to Town review and approval through the Development Plan process. 6. Outdoor Guest Amenity and Gathering Areas. Designated outdoor amenity and gathering areas shall be provided for guests throughout the Guest Unit areas, in accordance with an approved Development Plan. 7. Internal Circulation Drive. An internal loop or through-drive shall be provided throughout the Site to support life-safety vehicle access and circulation, consistent with applicable code. 8. Service and Utility Area. A designated service and utility area shall be provided on the Property to support service and operational functions and shall be screened from public view by landscaping or fencing. The area may include service, maintenance, and utility functions consistent with applicable code requirements. 9. Stormwater Management and Drainage. Stormwater management improvements shall be designed and installed in compliance with applicable Town and state standards, as detailed in the Development Plan. 10. “The Lab” Guest Services Building. The Lab building shall be renovated and adaptively reused as a multi-purpose facility serving guests, Planet Bluegrass operations, and the broader Festivaria community. Possible uses include: (a) Restaurant and Dining: Dining rooms, outdoor patio space, bar, and full commercial kitchen (including refrigeration, sous chef prep, and plate/service areas). (b) Fitness Center: A full gym with exercise equipment and separate men’s and women’s locker rooms, including showers. (c) Banquet/Gathering Space or Workshop: A multipurpose space for guests and community programming. (d) Offices: Open and private offices with a conference room and communal spaces, available for use by Festivaria Arts Campus staff or leased to third-party tenants for general office use, accessory to the primary lodging and restaurant uses on the Site. (e) Guest Services and Lodging Support: Guest reception/check-in, laundry facilities, dry storage, and housekeeping support. This area provides the primary arrival and concierge function for guests. 11. Hotel Identification Signage. Signage shall be provided as needed for site identification and navigation. 12. Existing Residence. Existing multi-story single-family residence. Residence may be connected to Site utilities. Residence may be owner-occupied, utilized as a long-term rental, or converted into one or more Guest Units and rented on a short-term basis. 13. Existing Garages. Existing garages may be used as short-term or long-term storage or may function as a service and utility area. Garages may be removed to facilitate Site traffic flow, or converted into additional Guest Units. B1 Festivaria Arts Campus PUD Narrative Purpose and Intent The proposed development utilizes a PUD framework to accommodate the unique combination of uses proposed for the Site, which are not adequately addressed through conventional zoning districts. The development is designed to evolve over time in response to market conditions, operational needs, and community opportunities, while maintaining compatibility with surrounding properties and the character of the North St. Vrain corridor. The proposed development supports the Town of Lyons’ goals of fostering a vibrant local economy, enhancing cultural and recreational opportunities, and encouraging thoughtfully designed development that respects the Town’s small-scale character and natural setting. The development is expected to generate local employment opportunities, support tourism-related economic activity, and provide community-accessible amenities. This PUD allows for a coordinated, phased approach to development that supports both short- term activation and long-term adaptability while ensuring that future development remains compatible with the surrounding area. Site Organization and Development Concept The following site-specific development standards establish the permitted improvements, uses, and conditions applicable to each identified area of the Site, as depicted on the Site Map. These standards are adopted as part of this PUD document and shall govern development and operations on the Site. 1. Site Entry and Primary Hotel Access. The primary public entry shall be located at the intersection of the middle Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. This entry will be utilized by guests arriving and checking in at the office. 2. Site Entry and Primary Restaurant Access. The secondary entry shall be located at the intersection of the easternmost Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. This entry will be utilized by patrons accessing the restaurant or other guest services in the main lab building or staying in the eastern Guest Units. 3. Site Entry and Secondary Access. The tertiary entry shall be located at the intersection of the westernmost Site driveway and North St. Vrain Drive. All site entries and internal circulation routes shall provide adequate emergency and life- safety access, subject to Development Plan and agency review. 4. Guest Parking Area. Parking will be provided throughout the Site to support lodging, guest services, restaurant, and other permitted uses. Parking areas may be developed and adjusted over time as part of future phases of development and operational needs. 5. Guest Units/Accommodations. Guest accommodations may be developed throughout the Property in locations generally depicted on the Site Map and in accordance with an approved Development Plan. Accommodations may include a variety of configurations, including individual units, combined units, and multi-level units, constructed in conformance with the applicable development standards of this PUD. The total number of guest accommodation units shall range from thirty (30) to forty-five (45) units, subject to Town review and approval through the Development Plan process. 6. Outdoor Guest Amenity and Gathering Areas. Designated outdoor amenity and gathering areas shall be provided for guests throughout the Guest Unit areas, in accordance with an approved Development Plan. 7. Internal Circulation Drive. An internal loop or through-drive shall be provided throughout the Site to support life-safety vehicle access and circulation, consistent with applicable code. 8. Service and Utility Area. A designated service and utility area shall be provided on the Property to support service and operational functions and shall be screened from public view by landscaping or fencing. The area may include service, maintenance, and utility functions consistent with applicable code requirements. 9. Stormwater Management and Drainage. Stormwater management improvements shall be designed and installed in compliance with applicable Town and state standards, as detailed in the Development Plan. 10. “The Lab” Guest Services Building. The Lab building shall be renovated and adaptively reused as a multi-purpose facility serving guests, Planet Bluegrass operations, and the broader Festivaria community. Possible uses include: (a) Restaurant and Dining: Dining rooms, outdoor patio space, bar, and full commercial kitchen (including refrigeration, sous chef prep, and plate/service areas). (b) Fitness Center: A full gym with exercise equipment and separate men’s and women’s locker rooms, including showers. (c) Banquet/Gathering Space or Workshop: A multipurpose space for guests and community programming. (d) Offices: Open and private offices with a conference room and communal spaces, available for use by Festivaria Arts Campus staff or leased to third-party tenants for general office use, accessory to the primary lodging and restaurant uses on the Site. (e) Guest Services and Lodging Support: Guest reception/check-in, laundry facilities, dry storage, and housekeeping support. This area provides the primary arrival and concierge function for guests. 11. Hotel Identification Signage. Signage shall be provided as needed for site identification and navigation. 12. Existing Residence. Existing multi-story single-family residence. Residence may be connected to Site utilities. Residence may be owner-occupied, utilized as a long-term rental, or converted into one or more Guest Units and rented on a short-term basis. 13. Existing Garages. Existing garages may be used as short-term or long-term storage or may function as a service and utility area. Garages may be removed to facilitate Site traffic flow, or converted into additional Guest Units. B2 Policy on Plug-In Solar Generation and Meter-Collar Devices 1. Policy Statement *Utility* does not allow customer-owned meter-collar devices to be connected to, installed on, or used with any electric service provided by the utility. Any customer seeking to install plug-in solar generation equipment must notify the utility, comply with all requirements of this policy. 2. Purpose This policy is intended to protect public safety, utility personnel, customers, utility equipment, and the reliability of the electric distribution system. Unauthorized generation sources and unauthorized service equipment attachments may create safety, metering, operational, and compatibility concerns. 3. Scope This policy applies to all residential, commercial, and other retail electric customers served by *utility*. 4. Prohibited Equipment and Configurations Meter-collar devices, meter socket adapters, or similar equipment installed at, behind, or in connection with the electric meter are prohibited unless expressly approved in writing by the utility. 5. Requirements for Connection of Plug-In Solar Devices Prior to connection of a plug-in solar device the customer shall notify the utility. In addition, the design and installation of the plug-in solar device shall: 1  1) Comply with all adopted codes 2) A customer that uses a plug-in solar device shall not connect more than one device to a single wall outlet per address. 3) Include a feature that prevents the device from energizing the electric grid during an outage. 4) Is designed to supply a maximum power output of not more than one thousand nine hundred twenty watts. 5) Is labeled and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory 5) Noncompliance and Enforcement If the utility determines that prohibited equipment has been installed or operated, or that any non-compliant generation source or unapproved meter-collar device is connected to utility service, the utility may require immediate disconnection and may take any action permitted by applicable service rules, ordinances, or other governing requirements. 7. Effective Date This policy is effective immediately upon adoption by *utility* and remains in effect until amended or repealed. 2 B3 Approved Meter Collar Adapters for Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Only meter collar adapter (MCA) models that have been approved by Longmont Power and Communications (LPC) and appear in the table below will be accepted as a method of interconnection for a distributed energy resource. Refer to Section 4 of the LPC Interconnection Standards for Distributed Energy Resources for additional information on requirements for MCA installation and for details on requesting a review of an MCA product. Table 1: LPC Approved Meter Collar Adapters Manufacturer Model Item # ANSI Meter Continuous Approval Form Current Rating Date (A) Enphase IQ MC-200-011-V01 2S 200 09-22-2025 Approved Meter Collar Adapters for Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection.docxNovember 3, 2025 1  B3 NORTH AMERICA DATA SHEET IQ Meter Collar IQ Meter Collar is a meter socket adapter with an integrated microgrid interconnection device (MID) and Energy Meter. It is installed on an ANSI C12 Form 2S meter socket. IQ Meter Collar is rated for 200 A continuous current. It can be installed either at the service entrance between an ANSI C12 Form 2S utility meter and the meter socket or on the load side of the utility service on a separate meter socket pan. 5034331 Key specifications IQ Meter Collar Easy to install Model 1 MC-200-011-V01 • Lightweight and simple to install Nominal grid supply 120/240 VAC, 180°, split-phase • Lowers the cost of whole-home Nominal frequency 60 Hz backup • Remote commissioning saves Nominal power consumption 3.8 W additional truck roll Overvoltage category Category IV (service entrance-rated) Robust and reliable Integrated consumption ±0.5% accurate • Thermal management minimizes meter use of internal fan Maximum continuous current • Integrated AC-DC power supply 200 A closes MID to restore power to rating the home when the utility grid is Maximum short-circuit available, even if battery energy is 22 kA current withstand exhausted • 15-year product warranty Maximum overcurrent 200 A protection device Smart grid-ready Weight 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) • Complies with advanced grid Meter and meter socket support, voltage, and frequency ANSI Form 2S, 200 A, ringless, or ring type ride-through requirements interface • Supports remote firmware updates to changing grid requirements • Configurable at commissioning to comply with applicable grid interconnection parameters • Meets CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA), IEEE 1547:2018 (UL 1741‑SB), Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), and Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) SRD V2.0 grid profiles 1 Use the model number (not the ordering SKU) for interconnection application and permitting. © 2026 Enphase Energy. All rights reserved. Enphase, the e and CC logos, IQ, and certain other marks listed at DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30 https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Data subject to change. Product details IQ Meter Collar Meter socket adapter with integrated MID and current sensors for energy Model: MC-200-011-V01 consumption metering. Rated at 200 A, it installs on an ANSI C12 Form 2S meter socket at service entrances or on standalone load-side meter sockets. Ordering SKU MC-200-011-V01, MC-200-011-V01-2 What's in the box IQ Meter Collar Meter collar adapter with microgrid interconnect device (MID) Seal ring to prevent tampering or unauthorized removal of the utility watt-hour Seal ring meter Plastic bag for installers to hang the IQ Meter Collar next to the utility watt-hour Plastic bag meter Quick install guide (QIG) IQ Meter Collar quick install guide One control connector; one junction box sub-assembly; one cable gland, 1/2" NPT Accessories kit (national pipe taper thread) Blank cover plate One blank cover plate attached in front of the IQ Meter Collar Electrical specifications Nominal grid supply 120/240 VAC, 180°, split-phase Nominal frequency 60 Hz Nominal power consumption 3.8 W Power consumption 2.5 W to 5.8 W Overvoltage category Category IV (service entrance-rated) Integrated consumption meter ±0.5% accuracy Maximum continuous current rating 200 A Maximum short-circuit current withstand2 22 kA Maximum overcurrent protection device 200 A Mechanical specifications Dimensions (L × W × D) 6.9 in × 8.1 in × 5.0 in (175 mm × 206 mm × 128 mm) Weight 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) Meter and meter socket interface ANSI Form 2S, 200 A, ringless, or ring type Cooling Forced convection-cooled Environmental specifications Ambient temperature range -40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C) Enclosure environmental rating Indoor/Outdoor, NEMA type 3R Maximum altitude 8,200 ft. (2,500 m) Compliance Safety UL 414, CSA C22.2 No.115:2025 Emissions CFR 47 Part 15B System and grid compatibility Grid UL 1741 SA/SB (IEEE 1547:2018), multi-mode 2 The short-circuit current is limited by an external overcurrent protection device. DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30 System and grid compatibility Power control system (PCS) Current sensor for a power control system under UL 3141 Interfaces Control connector 4-wire signaling with 24 VDC power supply between system components. Manual override lever Manually sets the MID relay state: pull to open, push to close. Short press (7–10 seconds): Disables hardware control of the MID; press again to re-enable. Long press (>15 seconds): Performs a hard reset of the unit without changing the Push button relay state. The relay LED and the control LED blink simultaneously for 6 seconds, indicating a successful hard reset. Indicate IQ Meter Collar status—normal, error, or MID state—based on relay and Light-emitting diodes (LED) control LED patterns. Refer to IQ Meter Collar quick install guide for more details. RELAY LED CONTROL LED STATE RED RED MID closed OFF RED MID open Error OFF OFF No supply Slow blinking (1 second ON, 3 OFF MID open, grid present seconds OFF) Accessories One junction box assembly including two cable glands, one control connector, one ACC-MC-200 plastic bag, and one seal ring. Compatible only with MC-200-011-V01. One junction box assembly including a liquid-tight conduit connector, one plastic ACC-MC-200-2 bag, and one seal ring. Compatible only with MC-200-011-V01-2. One junction box assembly including a cable gland, one plastic bag, and one seal ring. ACC-MC-200-3 Compatible only with MC-200-011-V01-2. Not compatible with liquid-tight conduits. JC-MC-200 Jumper cover suitable for up to 200 A meter socket. MP-MC-200 200 A ringless meter socket. CTRL-SC3-NA-01 Control cable, 500 ft. spool, 18/4 TC-ER. Warranty Limited warranty 15 years Enphase equipment compatibility Gateway ENV2-IQ-AM1-240 and ENV-IQ-AM1-240 Communications Kit COMMS-KIT-02 Microinverters IQ8, IQ7, and IQ6 Series Microinverters IQ Battery 5P (IQBATTERY‑5P‑1P‑NA), IQ Combiner 5/5C (X‑IQ‑AM1‑240‑5, 3rd-generation Enphase Energy System X‑IQ‑AM1‑5C), and IQ System Controller 3M (SC200D111CMC1US01) IQ Battery 10C (IQBATTERY-10C-1P-NA), IQ Battery 10CS (IQBATTERY-10CS-1P- 4th-generation Enphase Energy System NA), and IQ Combiner 6C (X-IQ-AM1-240-6C) DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30 Enphase equipment compatibility Third-party inverters and legacy Enphase Supported with 4th-generation Enphase Energy System microinverters DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30 Components of the Enphase Energy System IQ System Controller 3M IQ Battery 5P It connects the home to Fully integrated 5 kWh grid power, IQ Battery 5P, AC battery system. IQ Combiner 5/5C, and PV. Includes six field-replaceable In the event of a grid failure, IQ8D‑BAT Microinverters.3 it works seamlessly with the IQ Meter Collar to transition the system from grid power to backup power.3 IQ Combiner 6C IQ Battery 10C/10CS Consolidates PV, battery, and Fully integrated 10 kWh AC EVSE interconnection into a single battery system with neutral enclosure. Provides 60 A load forming capability. Works with control. Works seamlessly with IQ Combiner 6C.4 IQ Meter Collar to transition the system from grid power to backup power in the event of a grid failure.4 3 3rd-generation Enphase Energy System. 4 4th-generation Enphase Energy System. DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30 Revision history Revision Date Description DSH-00468-7.0 April 2026 Updated the ordering SKUs in the "Product details" section. DSH-00468-6.0 April 2026 Updated the "Compliance" section. DSH-00468-5.0 October 2025 Added the new "Ordering SKUs". DSH-00468-4.0 July 2025 Added the "Power consumption" parameter in the "Electrical specifications" section. DSH-00468-3.0 June 2025 Updated "Electrical" and "Interfaces" sections. DSH-00468-2.0 February 2025 Updated the cover page and specifications. DSH-00468-1.0 September 2024 Preliminary release. DSH-00468-7.0-EN-2026-04-30  NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative B4 officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative history, or the Session Laws. HOUSE BILL 26-1007 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Smith and Stewart R., Bacon, Boesenecker, Brown, Camacho, Carter, Duran, Espenoza, Froelich, Goldstein, Hamrick, Lindsay, Marshall, Nguyen, Paschal, Rutinel, Sirota, Stewart K., Story, Titone, Valdez, Woodrow, Zokaie, McCluskie, English, Jackson, McCormick, Phillips; also SENATOR(S) Kipp and Ball, Amabile, Benavidez, Bridges, Cutter, Daugherty, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kolker, Lindstedt, Marchman, Roberts, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Coleman. CONCERNING MEASURES TO IMPROVE A CUSTOMER'S ABILITY TO USE DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly finds and declares that: (a) With weather-related power outages on the rise, distributed generation systems, such as residential solar energy systems, create a clean, reliable energy source that, especially when paired with an energy storage system, is less vulnerable to natural disasters and grid failures; ________ Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of the act.  (b) Customers across the state are increasingly wanting to have more freedom and choice over their energy decisions and to increase the self-reliance and self-sufficiency of their families and communities; (c) Portable-scale solar generation devices plug in directly to a wall outlet and immediately provide energy to a home. These devices can play a meaningful role in addressing energy affordability statewide, and they are ideal for any small space, such as an apartment balcony or a small patio. (d) While clean energy technologies, including portable-scale solar generation devices, are becoming increasingly available for customers, interconnection fees and other utility processes can make the adoption of such technologies unnecessarily costly and burdensome; (e) It is the policy of the state and the intent of the general assembly to encourage the use of portable-scale solar generation devices and to limit obstacles to customers' use of these devices; and (f) Increasing renewable energy generation and allowing customers across the state to have more freedom, choice, and self-sufficiency over their energy decisions through the use of portable-scale solar generation devices is a matter of statewide concern. (2) The general assembly further finds that: (a) Customer-sited distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and energy storage, are important tools to help customers manage bills, improve resilience, and support achievement of the state's clean energy and climate goals; (b) UL labeling and listing, building codes, and fire codes ensure consumer safety for renewable energy devices; (c) Ensuring efficient, low-cost, and timely interconnection of distributed energy resources is a matter of statewide concern; (d) Use of meter collar adapters can reduce or avoid costly and time-consuming service panel upgrades when interconnecting distributed energy resources, thereby lowering the costs of and barriers to customer-sited distributed energy resources for households and small PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 businesses; (e) Cooperative electric associations are required to comply with the interconnection rules adopted by the public utilities commission, and municipally owned utilities are required to adopt interconnection standards that are functionally similar to those established by the public utilities commission; (f) However, existing law does not explicitly require that cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities must allow for customer use of meter collar adapters; and (g) Therefore, additional statutory direction is needed to ensure that all utilities in the state fully and efficiently accommodate the use of meter collar adapters. (3) The general assembly further finds that requiring separate production meters for customer-sited distributed energy resources in circumstances where net energy consumption can be accurately measured at the customer's billing meter adds unnecessary cost and complexity that discourage beneficial distributed energy resources. SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 40-2-140 as follows: 40-2-140. Portable-scale solar generation devices - requirements - exemptions - definitions. (1) AS USED IN THIS SECTION: (a) "COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 38-33.3-103 (8). (b) "ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURE" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 38-33.3-106.7 (1)(b). (c) "LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 38-33.3-103 (19). (d) "PERSON" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 2-4-401 (8). PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1007  (e) "PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE" OR "DEVICE" MEANS A SINGLE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PER ADDRESS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT THAT: (I) IS DESIGNED OR COMMISSIONED TO SUPPLY A MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY WATTS TO THE ELECTRIC GRID; AND (II) IS LABELED AND LISTED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY. (2) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE MUST INCLUDE A FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE DEVICE FROM ENERGIZING THE ELECTRIC GRID DURING A POWER OUTAGE. (3) A CUSTOMER THAT USES A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE SHALL NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE DEVICE TO A SINGLE WALL OUTLET PER ADDRESS. (4) (a) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE ENERGY SHALL NOT REQUIRE A CUSTOMER TO: (I) OBTAIN THE PROVIDER'S APPROVAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE; (II) PAY THE PROVIDER A FEE RELATED TO A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE; OR (III) INSTALL ANY ADDITIONAL CONTROLS OR EQUIPMENT BEYOND WHAT IS INTEGRATED INTO A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE PURSUANT TO THE UL LISTING OF THE DEVICE. (b) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE ENERGY MAY REQUIRE A CUSTOMER TO NOTIFY THE PROVIDER OF THE CUSTOMER'S USE OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE BY INDICATING THE PRESENCE AND SIZE OF THE DEVICE IN KILOWATTS. (5) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE THAT HAS A POWER OUTPUT OF NOT MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE WATTS IS EXEMPT FROM: PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 26-1007  (a) THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 40-2-128; AND (b) ANY BUILDING SAFETY CODE PROVISIONS OR PRODUCT LISTING PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE ALTERATIONS TO THE BUILDING'S ELECTRICAL WIRING. (6) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, A PERSON SHALL NOT SELL, LEASE, OR RENT A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE THAT HAS A POWER OUTPUT OF MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE WATTS IN THE STATE AND IS NOT UL LABELED AND LISTED. (7) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027: (a) A PERSON SHALL NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY UNREASONABLY PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR OPERATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE; (b) A COVENANT OR RESTRICTION THAT EXPLICITLY OR INDIRECTLY UNREASONABLY PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR OPERATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE IS UNENFORCEABLE AND VOID AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC POLICY; (c) A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE IS CONSIDERED AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 38-33.3-106.7; EXCEPT THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 38-33.3-106.7 (3)(d), A REAL PROPERTY OWNER MAY INSTALL, USE, OR OPERATE A DEVICE ON REAL PROPERTY THAT IS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT OF A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY; (d) A REAL PROPERTY OWNER MAY REQUIRE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR OPERATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE, INCLUDING REQUIRING PRIOR NOTICE OF THE INSTALLATION OF A DEVICE AND RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO PREVENTING FIRE OR ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD OF THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PREVENTING DAMAGE OR HARM TO A PERSON OR PROPERTY, AND THE LOCATION OF THE DEVICE; AND (e) A REAL PROPERTY OWNER THAT RESIDES IN A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY AND INSTALLS A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 MAY BE REQUIRED TO REASONABLY SECURE THE DEVICE TO THEIR UNIT OR ANY LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT PATIO, DECK, OR BALCONY THAT SOLELY SERVES THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S UNIT. THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LIABILITY AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OR REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE AND REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND OTHER OWNERS FROM ANY RELATED LIABILITY OR COSTS. (8) A PROVIDER OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE OR WHOLESALE ENERGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE. (9) THE INSTALLATION OF A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICABLE LOCAL BUILDING CODES THAT PERTAIN TO HEALTH AND SAFETY. SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-124, add (1.3), (1.4), and (7)(c) as follows: 40-2-124. Renewable energy standards - qualifying retail and wholesale utilities - definitions - net metering - legislative declaration - rules. (1.3) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE COMMISSION SHALL REVISE EXISTING RULES TO: (a) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO POST AND MAINTAIN ON ITS WEBSITE A PUBLIC LIST OF AT LEAST ONE METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY; (b) (I) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO HAVE A PROCESS FOR APPROVING A CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC LIST MAINTAINED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.3)(a) OF THIS SECTION, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY THE PROPOSING PARTY. (II) A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY SHALL APPROVE A PROPOSED CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT: PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 26-1007  (A) IS CERTIFIED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS REFERENCED IN UL 414; (B) IS PHYSICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE UL LISTINGS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT THE INSTALLATION LOCATION AND MEETS ALL NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE CLEARANCE AND SAFETY STANDARDS; (C) IS RATED ADEQUATELY FOR THE CONNECTED EQUIPMENT THAT IS USED FOR PURPOSES OF SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE, OR ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND (D) DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE METER OPERATION. (III) A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY MAY DENY A PROPOSED CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER ONLY IF: (A) THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (1.3)(b)(II) OF THIS SECTION; AND (B) THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PROPOSING PARTY THAT CLEARLY EXPLAINS WHY THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER AND A METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY. (c) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE METER HOUSING, REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO, UPON REQUEST OF THE CUSTOMER, PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WORK, WHICH COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION REQUIRES A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO MODIFY, RELOCATE, REPLACE, OR UPGRADE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER. (d) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE METER, ALLOW A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO REQUIRE THAT THE INSTALLATION WORK BE PERFORMED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY OR A LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OR PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 OTHER THIRD PARTY APPROVED BY THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY IN A TIMELY MANNER AND AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CUSTOMER; (e) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO ESTABLISH AND PUBLISH IN THE QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY'S TARIFFS A PROCESS FOR A CUSTOMER TO REQUEST AND INSTALL A METER COLLAR ADAPTER, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO LONGER THAN THIRTY DAYS AND NOT BE UNDULY BURDENSOME TO THE CUSTOMER; AND (f) REQUIRE A QUALIFYING RETAIL UTILITY TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-115-110 AND REQUIRE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WORK BE PERFORMED BY A MASTER ELECTRICIAN, JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN, RESIDENTIAL WIREMAN, OR PROPERLY SUPERVISED APPRENTICE. (1.4) FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION (1.3) OF THIS SECTION, "PROPOSING PARTY" MEANS A METER COLLAR ADAPTER MANUFACTURER. (7) (c) (I) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL POST AND MAINTAIN ON ITS WEBSITE A PUBLIC LIST OF AT LEAST ONE METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY. (II) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY'S INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS MUST: (A) INCLUDE A PROCESS FOR APPROVING A CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC LIST MAINTAINED BY THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (7)(c)(I) OF THIS SECTION, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY THE PROPOSING PARTY; (B) INCLUDE A PROCESS FOR A CUSTOMER TO REQUEST AND INSTALL A METER COLLAR ADAPTER, WHICH PROCESS MUST TAKE NO LONGER THAN THIRTY DAYS AND NOT BE UNDULY BURDENSOME TO THE CUSTOMER; AND (C) ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER BY A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR WITH A VALID ELECTRICIAN LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 115 OF TITLE 12. PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 26-1007  (III) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL APPROVE A PROPOSED CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT: (A) IS CERTIFIED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS REFERENCED IN UL 414; (B) IS PHYSICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE UL LISTINGS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT THE INSTALLATION LOCATION AND MEETS ALL NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE CLEARANCE AND SAFETY STANDARDS; (C) IS RATED ADEQUATELY FOR THE CONNECTED EQUIPMENT THAT IS USED FOR PURPOSES OF SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE, OR ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND (D) DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE METER OPERATION. (IV) A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY MAY DENY A PROPOSED CUSTOMER-OWNED METER COLLAR ADAPTER ONLY IF: (A) THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (7)(c)(II) OF THIS SECTION; AND (B) THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PROPOSING PARTY THAT CLEARLY EXPLAINS WHY THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROPOSED METER COLLAR ADAPTER AND A METER COLLAR ADAPTER THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY. (V) IF THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED METER COLLAR ADAPTER REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE METER ENCLOSURE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE METER HOUSING, A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SHALL, UPON REQUEST OF THE CUSTOMER, PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NECESSARY LABOR AND EQUIPMENT OF THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY, WHICH COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION REQUIRES A MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY TO MODIFY, RELOCATE, REPLACE, OR UPGRADE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF A METER COLLAR ADAPTER. PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 26-1007  (VI) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION (7)(c), "PROPOSING PARTY" MEANS A METER COLLAR ADAPTER MANUFACTURER. SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-9.5-118, amend (2)(d) as follows: 40-9.5-118. Net metering - rules. (2) Each cooperative electric association shall allow a customer-generator's retail electricity consumption to be offset by the electricity generated from eligible energy resources on the customer-generator's side of the meter that are interconnected with the facilities of the cooperative electric association, subject to the following: (d) Interconnection standards. A cooperative electric association and a customer-generator shall comply with the interconnection standards and insurance requirements established in the rules promulgated ADOPTED by the public utilities commission pursuant to section 40-2-124; except that the cooperative electric association may reduce or waive any of the insurance requirements; and except that the public utilities commission shall initiate a rule-making proceeding no later than October 1, 2008, for the purpose of addressing cooperative electric association system issues in its small generator interconnection procedures. A cooperative electric association shall not prevent or unreasonably burden the installation of a net metering system if such system includes protective equipment that prevents any export of customer-generated electricity from the customer's side of the meter. A C O O P E R A T I V E E LE C T R I C A S S O C I A T I O N A N D A CUSTOMER-GENERATOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-2-124 (1.3) REGARDING METER COLLAR ADAPTERS AND WITH OTHER COMMISSION RULES REGARDING PRODUCTION METERS. SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 38-33.3-106.7, amend (1)(b)(V) and (1)(b)(VI); and add (1)(b)(VII) as follows: 38-33.3-106.7. Unreasonable restrictions on energy efficiency measures - definitions. (1) (b) As used in this section, "energy efficiency measure" means a device or structure that reduces the amount of energy derived from fossil PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 fuels that is consumed by a residence or business located on the real property. "Energy efficiency measure" is further limited to include only the following types of devices or structures: (V) A retractable clothesline; and (VI) A heat pump system, as defined in section 39-26-732 (2)(c); AND (VII) ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, A PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 40-2-140 (1)(e). SECTION 6. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournmennt of the general assembly (August 12, 2026, if adjournment sine die is on May 13, 2026); except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor. ____________________________ ____________________________ Julie McCluskie James Rashad Coleman, Sr. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE ____________________________ ____________________________ Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED________________________________________ (Date and Time) _________________________________________ Jared S. Polis GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 26-1007 C1 Town of Lyons Board & Commission 2027 Budget Request Due: September 18, 2026 Name of Board & Commission: Utility & Engineering Board Budget Requests (Please provide a brief description and dollar amount requested for each item – additional information may also be provided as an attachment to this form) Request #1 Description: Amount $ Request #2 Description: Amount $ Request #3 Description: Amount $ Request #4 Description: Amount $ Request #5 Description: Amount $ Request #6 Description: Amount $ D1 TO: All Boards & Commissions FROM: Town of Lyons Planning Department DATE: 06/18/2025 ITEM: Comprehensive Plan Review ______ ____ ORDINANCE MOTION / RESOLUTION _X INFORMATION I. REQUEST OR ISSUE: The Town of Lyons comprehensive plan states that each Board and Commission should review their assigned strategies annually. This annual review will help B&Cs update priorities and relevance and will allow each to suggest updates and concerns. The review may also help B&Cs with budget proposals and will help the Board of Trustees review continuous information from each B&C. Staff reviewed the process with the PCDC after the first year of review and determined that in order to compile an easy-to-read version for the Board of Trustees, each B&C should follow the same guidelines for review. The strategies in the Comp Plan were assigned to staff, boards, commissions, and external partners where one or two entities is considered the lead role and others are assigned as partners. B&Cs should make it clear if they believe a strategy is high priority or if they should be deleted or edited and share progress on the strategy. Boards and Commissions should also review their section in the Lyons Municipal Code at the same time if they have not already completed this request. Please review your assigned strategies and return feedback to your liaison before September 31, 2025. II. PROJECT HISTORY: The Lyons Thrive Comprehensive Plan, adopted in January 2023, was not intended to be a static document and the Plan states the need for ongoing monitoring and periodic amendments. The plan also states that progress on the strategies should be reviewed annually to set priorities to allocate limited resources and that a brief status report regarding near- term strategies should be provided by the Town departments and Boards and Commissions in the Annual Report. At the direction of the Board, Town Staff organized the first review towards the end of 2024 with a lot of flexibility in the way each Board and Commission responded. Town Staff compiled all information to present to the PCDC who then reviewed feedback as well as the process. In order to ensure quicker feedback and a more uniform way of compiling feedback we are asking that this year each Board and Commission enters comments into their given spreadsheet following the process laid out in the attached document. If a Board or Commission wants to suggest additional feedback (not relevant to any assigned strategy) they can do so on a separate tab in the spreadsheet. Please ensure comments on strategies are relevant to that specific strategy and if the B&C has a more general request add it to the separate tab. Please note that the Board did not officially change or update the plan since the last review but will be considering the 2024 feedback along with the 2025 feedback. If the B&C does not have any additional comments, you may note that the previous comment is still relevant but we ask  that each B&C submit a comment for each strategy. III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER PLANS: Assigned strategies can be found attached to this memo but all strategies can be found in the Lyons Thrive Comprehensive Plan starting on page 129. IV. RECOMMENDED ACTION / NEXT STEPS: Staff recommends that each B&C review the strategies that were originally assigned to them (either as lead or a partner) and determine progress toward the strategy, priority of the strategy, as well as if they believe the strategy is relevant to the Town and clearly written. Please respond to each strategy, even if the comment is brief such as “Not a priority” “Not relevant to this Board” or “Same as 2024.” Please review the assigned strategies and return the updated spreadsheet to your Board Liaison prior to September 31, 2025. V. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. VI. LEGAL ISSUES: None known. VII. CONFLICTS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: None known. Guidelines for Review Why do staff, boards, commissions, and other interested parties need to review their strategies from the comprehensive plan? - The comprehensive plan states that each assigned party should review their assigned strategies. This helps determine relevance, priority, and can also help with budgeting requests and funding for the year. It can also give boards, commissions, and staff some areas to focus on when there is a slow period or help keep everyone focused. Reviews can help with budget requests and the annual report - Progress on implementation strategies outlined in Chapter 4 should be reviewed annually to set priorities to allocate limited resources. A brief status report regarding near-term strategies should be provided by Town departments and boards and commissions in the Town’s Annual Report (Page 14). Update priorities - This chapter should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis to update the status of near-term strategies; review and refine the anticipated timing of mid-term and long-term strategies, or make other adjustments as needed. Progress on implementation strategies should be communicated by Town departments and boards and commissions in the Town’s Annual Report (Page 124). Track Progress - Establish a framework for monitoring progress over time. Progress that is made toward achieving the community’s goals must be monitored, and the results of that monitoring be made available to the community at large (Page 125). o Near-Term – these strategies should be completed within one to two years o Mid-Term – these strategies should be completed within three to five years o Long-Term – these strategies should be considered within six to ten years o Ongoing – these strategies will be completed incrementally as opportunities arise - Strategies may be implemented sooner if the opportunity arises (funding becomes available) or as community priorities change over the planning horizon (Page 127) - Only the near-term and ongoing will be populated in the priority/resource required column. - There will need to be a yearly priority setting exercise by the BoT to set Near-Term strategies that reflect current Board priorities, funding constraints and input from other Town Boards and Commissions. (Page 127) What are the steps for Boards and Commissions? 1. Receive a reminder or set a reminder to begin reviewing assigned strategies a. At the beginning of July (or sooner), each B&C will receive a reminder to begin working on their comprehensive plan review. The reviews must be complete and back to staff by September 31 so that it is available prior to budgeting 2. Add a new column to the spreadsheet for the year a. Each Board and Commission will have a spreadsheet they can use each year to track progress. The spreadsheet will contain the feedback from previous years.  Each B&C should add a column with a new year and begin to fill in the sheet. Depending on the amount of goals assigned to the B&C, the review may take a couple of meetings but we hope that this will become easier as strategies are reviewed more often, completed, etc. b. Evaluations can be used by B&C to ask for money during budgeting and can assist with tracking progress and activities for the annual report 3. Review the lead/partner a. Each B&C should review every strategy they are assigned either a lead or a partner. Boards can and should make comments if they do not believe the strategy should be assigned to them or if changes should be made to the lead/partner. 4. Review strategies for priority a. If a B/C believes a Near-term or Ongoing strategy should NOT be worked on now, they can suggest to remove the priority. If there is a goal the B/C believes should be a priority in the near-term or is actively being worked on the B/C should note this and make it clear such as, “We believe this should be moved to near-term and we anticipate a lot of progress this year…” 5. Make progress updates or general comments a. This can include very thorough reporting about activities, priorities, etc. so that they can update others on their progress, or even what they do not believe is relevant. Comments can be brief or can give details about grants, work being done, discussions, etc. 6. Make recommendations for new goals a. B&C’s can give themselves steps to achieve goals, suggest other changes or comments and these will be added into a separate section of the review. 7. Make additional comments to the comprehensive plan a. B&C’s may suggest something that may be missing, that needs to be added based on recent events, or that they feel is a priority for the year or hindered progress in the previous year b. These suggestions can be placed on the separate tab of the spreadsheet 8. B&Cs may select up to 3 high priority strategies to focus on for the year. a. This can be added to their webpage or become a focus for the B/C b. Not all Boards may wish to do this c. Some Boards may wish to break down the strategy into measurable short-term goals as well which may assist with implementation d. Example from Nederland’s Sustainability Board 9. Staff liaison should review feedback prior to returning it to the master spreadsheet. a. This will remove errors and keep feedback on task. D2 Comp Plan Review UEB Comp Plan Review Comp Plan Strategy Progress, Priority, Relevance, and Clarity 2024 HM-2a: Coordinate with fire district(s) to identify areas of Staff coordinated with LFPD concerning low pressure on the upper concern from a water supply and/or ingress/egress two fire hydrants on Vasquez Court. It was determined this is an as perspective and address concerns. (Lead: LFPD, built issue under previous fire code that is too expensive for the Partners: Staff, UEB) Priority: No town to fix. The homeowners are responsible to add cisterns for building permits. UEB reviewed and agreed with approach on Vasquez fire hydrants. HM-2i: Develop strategic plans to improve Town utility No progress strategic plans. Added to 2025 goals. High priority. infrastructure to improve fire resiliency (e.g., bury electrical lines). (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB) Priority: No HM-2j: Improve water supply for firefighting (Lead: Staff, See HM-2a. Low priority. Other than low pressure on Vasquez Partners: UEB, BOCO) Priority: No Court upper fire hydrants no need to improve water supply identified. HM-2l: Improve defensible space against fire though Pursuing through electric undergrounding. See HM-2i. Town assisted cleanup efforts (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, BOCO) Priority: No LU-4a: Develop a water efficiency and/or water shortage Reviewed water sources. Low priority. Water sources more than action plan. (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, SFC) Priority: adequate. Near-term LU-4b: Perform audits and renovate Town of Lyons No progress. Low priority. UEB to defer to SFC as primary partner. buildings and parks to enhance energy and water efficiency and sustainability. (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, SFC) Priority: No LU-4d: Find ways to reduce community potable irrigation No progress. Low priority. UEB to defer to SFC as primary partner. through audit programs; education; enforcement; turf replacement programs; and non-potable solutions. (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, SFC) Priority: No LU-4e: Investigate alternate methods of water reuse for No progress. Low priority. UEB to defer to SFC as primary partner. residential properties. (e.g., rainwater and grey water). (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, SFC) Priority: No Page 1  Comp Plan Review LU-4f: Evaluate Town of Lyons water budget and rate No progress. B20 Low priority. Water rate structure already structure to identify ways to cost effectively lower incentivizes lower consumption. UEB to defer to SFC as primary consumption of water by residences and businesses partner to identify other alternatives. (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, SFC) Priority: No LU-4k: Evaluate the Town of Lyons’ utility budgets, utility The town transitioned to 100% green energy in 2024. Actively rate structures and energy sources to identify cost- proposed time of use electric rate structure. Pursued town solar effective ways to support less energy useage and use of farm and battery storage but was found not to be cost effective. alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar High priority to pursue TOU rates. Pursuit of other green energy sources considered low priority. Recommend removing “(e.g., Net power(e.g., Net Metering). (Lead: Staff, Partners: UEB, Metering)” from goal as it is implies 1 to 1 net metering which is not SFC) Priority: No cost effective compared to other sources of green energy. IS-3f: Create or support the establishment of lending No progress. The UEB does not believe this to be a town function libraries for things like tools, yard maintenance and recommends no staff time be allocated. equipment, etc. (Lead: Staff, Partners: SFC, UEB) Priority: No IS-3g: Create or support the establishment of lending No progress. The UEB does not believe this to be a town function and mutual-aid groups and events (e.g., Buy Nothing and recommends no staff time be allocated. groups, rummage sales, etc. (Lead: Staff, Partners: SFC, UEB) Priority: No IS-3h: Work with local businesses to assess waste No progress. The UEB does not believe this to be a town function streams (e.g., pallets, food products, etc.) and identify and recommends no staff time be allocated. local uses for those products. (Lead: Staff, Partners: SFC, UEB) Priority: No IS-3i: Encourage the reuse of existing buildings, No progress. Low priority. UEB to defer to SFC as primary partner. mechanical systems, plumbing fixtures, etc. to extend the lifecycle of the building, showcase Lyons’ historic character and to reduce energy use in the transport and construction of a new structure (Lead: Staff, Partners: SFC UEB HPC) Priority: No Page 2