Electric utilities shall interconnect with renewable energy cooperatives organized pursuant to section 7-56-210, C.R.S. Every renewable energy cooperative that desires to interconnect its system with any facilities owned or operated by a public utility shall comply with applicable interconnection rules and with reasonable standards and policies related to the reliability of the public utility system. All such standards and policies, as well as all costs for the interconnection, shall be fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory to each renewable energy cooperative.
Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1123, § 4, effective May 27.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 3 - Regulation of Rates and Charges
§ 40-3-101. Reasonable Charges - Adequate Service
§ 40-3-102. Regulation of Rates - Correction of Abuses
§ 40-3-103. Utilities to File Rate Schedules - Rules
§ 40-3-103.5. Medical Exemption - Tiered Electricity Rates - Rules
§ 40-3-104. Changes in Rates - Notice
§ 40-3-104.3. Manner of Regulation - Competitive Responses - Definitions - Repeal
§ 40-3-104.4. Simplified Regulatory Treatment for Small or Nonprofit Water Companies
§ 40-3-104.5. Special Provisions for Rail Carrier Rate Increases
§ 40-3-105. Free and Reduced Service or Transportation Prohibited - Exceptions
§ 40-3-107. Transmission of Business of Other Companies
§ 40-3-107.5. Interconnection With Renewable Energy Cooperatives
§ 40-3-108. Rates for Long and Short Distances
§ 40-3-109. Street Transportation Public Utility - Transfers
§ 40-3-110. Information Furnished Commission - Reports
§ 40-3-111. Rates Determined After Hearing
§ 40-3-112. Commission to Provide Local Government With Avoided Cost Information
§ 40-3-114. Cost Allocation - Effect on Competitive Markets