E-bikes have become a common sight in Colorado, with more people than ever reaping the personal, social, and environmental benefits of getting around by bicycle. E-bike adoption did not happen overnight, and it has taken the efforts of legislators, government agencies, and advocates like Bicycle Colorado.
Governor Polis signed HB25-1197, which promotes the safe adoption of e-bikes by more clearly defining what is and is not an e-bike. The legislation also took steps to ensure e-bike battery safety.
The Colorado Energy Office launched Colorado’s first statewide e-bike rebate program, as a result of SB22-193, passed in 2022.
The Colorado legislature passed HB23-1272, the Tax Policy That Advances Decarbonization, which includes a tax credit to fund nearly $90,000,000 in $450 e-bike rebates for all Colorado residents over nine years starting in April 2024.
The Colorado legislature passed SB22-193, the Air-Quality Bill, to fund clean air grant programs, including an e-bike rebate program.
Denver Climate Action Office launched Denver’s e-bike rebate program.
Bicycle Colorado released the Colorado Energy Office mini-pilot report.
Denver voters approved a new Climate Protection Fund to fund programs that combat climate change.
Colorado Energy Office and Bicycle Colorado initiated the state’s first e-bike pilot program.
The Governor’s Office announced the Can Do Colorado e-bike pilot program.
The Colorado Legislature passed HB17-1151, adopting the 3-class e-bike system in Colorado and establishing labeling requirements on electric bicycles.
