Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-7-1603. Colorado energy office--study--accelerated adoption of heat pump technology

(a) Focus on a statewide point-of-sale standard on new and replacement air conditioners;

(b) Consider equipment performance in different climate zones and conditions;

(c) Consult with stakeholders from manufacturers, distributors, contractors, heat pump experts, green builders, environmental justice groups, and utilities serving retail customers;

(d) Use data and findings from recent public utility proceedings to accelerate data collection for the study;

(e) Determine the requirements for successful implementation of a statewide point-of-sale standard; and

(f) Make recommendations on how the state can address any associated needs or gaps before a statewide point-of-sale standard takes effect.

(a) Up-front cost gaps and ongoing costs and cost savings for residential homes from implementation of a statewide point-of-sale standard;

(b) Whether and where federal, state, local, and utility incentives can cover any identified cost gaps, and make recommendations for what, if any, new incentives may be needed for income-qualified households;

(c) Any technical limitations, and potential remedies for those limitations, for a statewide point-of-sale standard;

(d) System configuration options for cold-temperature performance;

(e) Necessary customer information regarding cold-temperature performance;

(f) What, if any, exceptions or exemptions may be necessary for a statewide point-of-sale standard and how such exceptions or exemptions could be administered;

(g) Potential improvements to the state income tax credit created in section 39-22-554;

(h) Supply chain status;

(i) Contractor training needs; and

(j) Quality assurance measures.

(a) On or before January 1, 2025, the office shall deliver a progress report;

(b) On or before March 1, 2025, the office shall deliver interim results and legislative recommendations; and

(c) On or before June 1, 2025, the office shall deliver the final study and final legislative recommendations.