We are pleased to share Kaplan Kirsch’s Colorado Energy & Environmental Legislation – 2026 Year in Review Digest.

In 2026, the Colorado General Assembly addressed continuing decarbonization efforts while balancing affordability and equity concerns. The biggest news of the legislative session, however, was the lack of action on data centers following the failure of competing bills. Review the Digest to learn about what was passed in the following areas:

• Distributed Energy
• Public Utilities Commission & Electric Transmission
• Utility Affordability & Just Transition
• Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Development of Renewable and Thermal Energy Projects
• Decarbonization and Emission Reduction Funding
• Solid Waste Disposal and Liability

We hope you find this Digest useful in your efforts to remain current in the always-evolving legal and regulatory framework that governs Colorado energy and environmental landscape. If you have questions about any of the materials in this Digest, please contact Sarah Keane, Samantha Caravello, Polly Jessen, Tom Bloomfield, Bob Randall, or Nate Hunt.