Re-routing Transmission Lines with Conservation Easements

What’s happening? Imagine lands with no hard zoning so you have a conservation easement to avoid things like transmission lines in your backyard. Well, a new new Transmission Authority in Colorado would supersede the easement with eminent domain thanks to SB21-072 (2021 | CO)

Why is this important? The Transmission Authority will be funded by the existing fixed utility fund.

How will this be important? Unlike most eminent domain bills, this bill moves the power of eminent domain to a new entity that is not accountable to voters or a direct governing body that is elected.

Colorado Politics | OPINION | Pending bill gives away your say over utilities