Swerdfeger’s Job-Creating Hydro Bill Signed into Law

DENVER – Coloradans may soon save a few extra dollars on their electric bills, thanks to a job-creating bill signed into law today. 


State Rep. Keith Swerdfeger’s measure, House Bill 1083, allows the Public Utilities Commission to consider using hydroelectricity and pumped-hydroelectricity operations.

“This law utilizes clean and renewable energy to create jobs and lower the price of electricity for Coloradans,” said Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West.  “Everyone wins with this measure.” 


HB 1083 passed the General Assembly unanimously, thanks to Swerdfeger’s united effort with Senate sponsors Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City, and Angela Giron, D-Pueblo.


“This law is proof that when Democrats and Republican come together, we can achieve great things for the people of Colorado,” added Swerdfeger.

HB 1083 is scheduled to go into effect on August 10, 2011.


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