Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-7-1601. Legislative declaration

(a) Rising temperatures are increasing the demand for air conditioners;

(b) Common types of air conditioners can also provide winter heating if they are configured as heat pumps, which are a more environmentally friendly option than other types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems;

(c) The “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022”, the state, and utilities are opening up opportunities to make this technology less expensive than cooling-only systems; and

(d) Colorado should be prepared to take advantage of new opportunities to the maximum extent to create a more affordable and environmentally friendly housing market and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.