Tax Expenditure Evaluation New Plastic Recycling Technology Investment Tax Credit Report No. 2021-TE12 Release date: 2021-04-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Business & Economic Development Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission SB 19-181 Rulemaking In 2019, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 19-181, which changes how the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) in the Department of Natural Resources regulates the development of oil and natural gas in Colorado. Since July 2019, the COGCC has conducted rulemaking hearings to adopt rules required in the bill. This memorandum summarizes Senate Bill 19-181 and the new rules adopted by the COGCC as of December 2020. Release date: 2021-02-01 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Energy Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Metallic Minerals Threshold Exemption Report No. 2021-TE1 Release date: 2021-01-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Metallic Minerals Ad Valorem Credit Report No. 2021-TE2 Release date: 2021-01-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Molybdenum Ore Tonnage Exemption Report No. 2021-TE3 Release date: 2021-01-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Energy Handbook (2020) The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys are calculated and distributed. Section III looks at energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Section IV provides an overview of the state departments involved in energy issues. Section V highlights local governments' role in energy. The handbook also includes t Release date: 2020-10-28 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Business & Economic Development Energy Local Government Natural Resources & Environment State Government Download File
Staff Publications Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives. Release date: 2020-10-05 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Energy Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Impact Assistance Credits Report No. 2020-TE27 Release date: 2020-09-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Local Government Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Coal Severance Tax Expenditures Report No. 2020-TE30 Release date: 2020-09-15 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of Natural Resources Major Legislation 2020 During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and the environment, including environmental protection; wildfire prevention and control; land and species conservation; and state parks. Release date: 2020-09-09 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of Energy Legislation 2020 During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to energy, including consumer protection and bill assistance; energy efficiency in new construction; renewable energy; and natural gas. Release date: 2020-08-27 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Energy Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Transportation Costs & Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Manufacturing and Processing Costs Report No. 2020-TE16 Note: A more recent publication was issued in May 2025. Click HERE to access the May 2025 memo. Release date: 2020-07-16 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Oil Shale Tax Expenditures Report No. 2020-TE19 Release date: 2020-07-16 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Oil and Gas Severance Tax Stripper Well Exemption Report No. 2020-TE22 Release date: 2020-07-16 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Oil and Gas Severance Tax Ad Valorem Credit Report No. 2020-TE24 Release date: 2020-07-16 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Enterprise Zone Refundable Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit Report No. 2020-TE3 Release date: 2020-01-21 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Business & Economic Development Energy Fiscal Policy & Taxes Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications The Role of Colorado's Forests in Greenhouse Gas Mitigation This memorandum provides information regarding programs in Colorado that address deforestation and forest degradation, and the role that forests can play in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Release date: 2020-01-10 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Final/Annual Reports Wildfire Matters Review Committee 2019 Final Report Final report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Wildfire Matters Review Committee. The purpose of this committee is to oversee and review the prevention, mitigation, and financing of wildfire matters in Colorado. Release date: 2019-12-16 Publishing Agency: Subjects: General Assembly Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Final/Annual Reports Water Resources Review Committee 2019 Final Report Final report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Water Resources Review Committee. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources. Release date: 2019-12-13 Publishing Agency: Subjects: General Assembly Natural Resources & Environment Water Download File
Final/Annual Reports 2019 Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Final Report Final report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee. The purpose of this committee is to study waste and recycling infrastructure, composting, and public awareness of moving toward zero waste in Colorado. Release date: 2019-12-13 Publishing Agency: Subjects: General Assembly Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Request Form Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Form Release date: 2019-12-03 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Energy Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the preparation and timing of reports, and the preparation of revised and final reports. Release date: 2019-12-03 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Energy Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Summary Report of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee to Legislative Council Release date: 2019-11-13 Publishing Agency: Subjects: Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Summary Report Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee. Release date: 2019-11-01 Publishing Agency: Subjects: General Assembly Natural Resources & Environment Download File
Staff Publications Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council. Release date: 2019-10-31 Publishing Agency: Subjects: General Assembly Natural Resources & Environment Water Download File
