Up to $250,000 in tax credits for commuting programs
New for tax years 2023 and 2024, the State of Colorado will provide a tax credit of up to 50% to employers to provide eco-friendly commuting options to employees. Eligible uses include:
- Carpools, vanpools, and shuttles
- Transit passes
- Bike-share programs
- Anything other than driving alone!
Email SAGE to talk more about your commuting needs and to be paired with a commuting specialist
Is your building 50,000 sq.ft. of more? If so, you need to report your annual energy use to the Colorado Energy Office
Owners of large commercial, multifamily, and public buildings 50,000 square feet or more to report their annual energy use to the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, a free energy management tool used to track and assess energy and water consumption. By measuring and tracking energy use in buildings, also known as benchmarking, building owners and tenants can better understand how their building’s energy performance compares to similar buildings and identify opportunities to cut energy waste. In 2024, the State will establish building performance standards with which buildings will have to comply.
Carry Out Bag Fee:
As of January, 1, 2023, major stores must charge customers a 10-cent fee per recycled paper carryout bag or a single-use plastic carryout bag at the point of sale
A retail store IS affected if either of the following apply:
- The store has more than three (3) retail locations
- The store is part of a franchise, corporation, or partnership that has physical store locations outside of Colorado
*Food service and restaurant establishments are ALL exempt (not affected) no matter the type. Grocery stores and convenience stores are not considered food service under the definitions in the law, so grocery stores and convenience stores are affected based on the rules above.
Examples:
- A grocery store with more than three locations across Colorado would be affected, a grocery store with three or fewer locations would not.
- A chain fast food restaurant would not be affected, because it is food service (and is not a grocery store or convenience store).
- Any local restaurant or café would not be affected.
- A local retail store with one location in Westminster would not be affected.
- A retail souvenir shop that is part of a larger franchise with a location in Utah would be affected.
Learn more and remit fees collected here
Questions on the fee? Call the sales tax line at 303-658-2065 or email sales tax at salestax@cityofwestminster.us
Want help educating customers: Check out Eco-Cycle's Implementation Guide for Businesses oe email sage@cityofwestminster.us for assistance