Solar Regulations in Colorado: Statute and Code Reference

This page provides a structured reference to the 63 regulatory citations tracked across Colorado Solar Authority. All citations are extracted from page content and verified against primary sources.

Citation Summary

Category Count
State Statutes 14
Federal Statutes (U.S. Code) 2
Named Federal Acts 18
Building & Electrical Codes 21
NFPA Standards 2
Public Laws 1
Building Code Edition 5
Total 63

State Statutes

Citation Jurisdiction
Colorado Statutes § 12 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-30-168 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-32.5-100 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-32.5-100.3 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-33.3 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-35-204 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 38-35.7-105 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 39-26-724 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 39-3-118.5 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 40 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 40-2-124 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 40-2-127 US-CO
Colorado Statutes § 7 US-CO

Federal Statutes (U.S. Code)

Citation Jurisdiction
26 U.S.C. § 25 US
26 U.S.C. § 48 US

Named Federal Acts

Citation Jurisdiction
Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act US
Colorado Consumer Protection Act US
Colorado Solar Rights Act US
Community Solar Gardens Act US
Electrical Practice Act US
Federal Power Act US
HOA Act US
Inflation Reduction Act US
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 US
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act US
Rural Electric Cooperative Act US
Rural Electrification Act US
Rural Electrification Act of 1936 US
Solar Easement Act US
Solar Rights Act US
The Colorado Solar Rights Act US
The Inflation Reduction Act US
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 US

Building & Electrical Codes

Citation Jurisdiction
IBC 1608 National
IRC 25 National
IRC 48 National
IRC 50 National
IRC R301 National
IRC R802 National
IRC R902 National
NEC 242 National
NEC 690 National
NEC 690.12 National
NEC 690.13 National
NEC 690.31 National
NEC 690.43 National
NEC 690.51 National
NEC 690.7 National
NEC 690.8 National
NEC 691 National
NEC 705 National
NEC 705.40 National
NEC 706 National
NEC 710 National

NFPA Standards

Citation Jurisdiction
NFPA 70 National
NFPA 855 National

Public Laws

Citation Jurisdiction
Pub. L. 117-169 US

Building Code Edition

Citation Jurisdiction
IBC Edition 2021 —
IECC Edition 2021 —
IRC Edition 2021 —
NEC 2017 —
NEC Edition 2020 —

Pages with Regulatory Citations

Page Citations
how-colorado-solar-energy-systems-works-conceptual-overview 8
colorado-solar-energy-glossary 8
colorado-rural-electric-cooperative-solar-policies 8
regulatory-context-for-colorado-solar-energy-systems 7
colorado-solar-incentives-and-tax-credits 7
grid-tied-vs-off-grid-solar-in-colorado 6
colorado-solar-for-agricultural-operations 6
rooftop-solar-structural-requirements-colorado 5
colorado-solar-panel-sizing-and-system-design 5
colorado-solar-financing-options 5
colorado-solar-energy-systems-in-local-context 5
safety-context-and-risk-boundaries-for-colorado-solar-energy-systems 4
high-altitude-solar-performance-colorado 4
federal-investment-tax-credit-for-colorado-solar 4
colorado-solar-energy-system-warranties 4
colorado-hoa-solar-rights 4
colorado-community-solar-programs 4
types-of-colorado-solar-energy-systems 3
permitting-and-inspection-concepts-for-colorado-solar-energy-systems 3
ground-mount-solar-systems-colorado 3
colorado-solar-lease-vs-purchase-comparison 3
colorado-solar-installer-selection-criteria 3
colorado-solar-energy-systems-frequently-asked-questions 3
colorado-solar-contractor-licensing-requirements 3
colorado-solar-battery-storage-integration 3
process-framework-for-colorado-solar-energy-systems 2
net-metering-in-colorado 2
index 2
commercial-solar-in-colorado 2
colorado-solar-production-monitoring 2
... and 8 more pages

Recent Regulatory Changes

Change Type Date Source
[CO] Record Keeping & Regulation of Sale of Firearm Barrel state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Transit and Housing Investment Zones state enactment 2026-01-21 openstates
[CO] Gas Utility Service state enactment 2026-02-19 openstates
[CO] Child Advocacy Centers state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Sunset Process Forest Health Council state enactment 2026-02-09 openstates
[CO] Clean Fleet Enterprise Replace Aging Diesel Trucks state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Weight for Vehicles with Child Restraint System state enactment 2026-01-14 openstates
[CO] Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Supplemental state enactment 2026-02-20 openstates
[CO] Colorado Medicaid Access to Primary Care Services state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Search Warrants Provided to Covered Platforms state enactment 2026-02-18 openstates
[CO] Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses state enactment 2026-02-11 openstates
[CO] Modifications to Elections state enactment 2026-02-03 openstates
[CO] Rodenticide Use Restrictions state enactment 2026-02-19 openstates
[CO] Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] No Waiver for Legal Privileges State Auditor Documents state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Continue Microgrid Community Resilience Grant Program state enactment 2026-02-05 openstates
[CO] Create Department of Personnel Program Pathways to Public Service state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Veterans state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Mortgage POST Officers First Resp... state enactment 2026-02-23 openstates
[CO] Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders state enactment 2026-02-17 openstates

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Citation data last extracted: 2026-03-02

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