Colorado Revised Statutes Title 40. Utilities § 40-6.5-105. Intervenors other than the office of the utility consumer advocate

(a) Any reimbursements may be awarded only for expenses related to issues not substantially addressed by the office;

(b) The testimony and participation of other intervenors must have addressed issues of concern to the general body of users or consumers concerning, directly or indirectly, rates or charges;

(c) The testimony and participation of other intervenors must have materially assisted the commission in rendering its decision;

(d) The expenses of other intervenors must be reasonable in amount;

(e) The testimony and participation of other intervenors must be of significant quality;

(f) The participation of other intervenors must be active during the proceeding and not merely an appearance for purposes of establishing legal standing; and

(g) The payment of expenses of other intervenors who are in direct competition with a public utility involved in proceedings before the commission is prohibited.