Colorado Bill Repeals Biomass Grant Program

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1213 proposes to repeal the state's Biomass Utilization Grant Program. This action is based on a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 legislative session.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1213, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to repeal the Biomass Utilization Grant Program. This legislative action directly implements a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report conducted by the department of regulatory agencies, which reviewed the program's continuation. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage and has been referred to the House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee.

If enacted, this bill will result in the discontinuation of the biomass grant program, impacting entities that previously benefited from or applied for these funds. Regulated entities, particularly those in the energy sector involved with biomass utilization, should monitor the bill's progress through the legislative process. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned, as the action is a repeal rather than the imposition of new requirements. The primary implication is the removal of an existing funding source.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1213.
Assess potential impact of the repeal of the Biomass Utilization Grant Program on current or future operations.
Identify alternative funding sources if the grant program is eliminated.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1213

Sunset Biomass Utilization Grant Program

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Natural Resources & Environment State Government |
Concerning the continuation of the biomass utilization grant program, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies to repeal the biomass utilization grant program.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill implements the recommendation of the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset review and report on the biomass utilization grant program by repealing the biomass utilization grant program. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)