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Wind Energy Facilities Light-Mitigating Technology Approval Changes

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Summary

HB26-1420 proposes changes to Colorado's approval process for light-mitigating technology required at certain wind-powered energy generation facilities. The bill was introduced on April 21, 2026, and assigned to the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee. Sponsors include Representatives Amy Paschal and Chris Richardson, and Senators Chris Kolker and Rod Pelton.

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HB26-1420 would modify the approval process governing light-mitigating technology installations at qualifying wind energy facilities in Colorado. The bill is currently in draft form, having been introduced and referred to the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee on April 21, 2026.

Wind energy developers and facility operators in Colorado should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the committee process. Changes to approval requirements could affect project timelines and compliance obligations for existing and planned wind facilities subject to lighting mitigation requirements.

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Apr 22, 2026

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HB26-1420

Wind Energy Facilities Light-Mitigating Technology

Type Bill
Session 2026 Regular Session
Subjects Energy

Concerning changes to the approval process for light-mitigating technology that is required to be installed at certain wind-powered energy generation facilities.

Recent Bill (PDF)

Prime Sponsors


Representative

Amy Paschal
Representative

Chris Richardson
Senator

Chris Kolker
Senator

Rod Pelton

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration


Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
04/21/2026 Introduced PDF
Date Location Action
04/21/2026 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

Prime Sponsor

Rep. A. Paschal | Rep. C. Richardson


Sen. C. Kolker | Sen. R. Pelton

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)

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Classification

Agency
CO Legislature
Instrument
Consultation
Branch
Legislative
Bill ID
HB26-1420
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Draft
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Energy companies Manufacturers
Industry sector
2210 Electric Utilities
Activity scope
Regulatory approval Technology certification Facility permitting
Geographic scope
Colorado US-CO

Taxonomy

Primary area
Energy
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Environmental Protection Government Contracting

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