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Local debate flares over 'electric preferred' building code; trustees ask for more analysis
Summary
Atmos Energy and Sangre de Cristo Electric Association presented competing views at a public meeting where residents, builders and trustees discussed an 'electric preferred' amendment. Trustees asked staff to obtain cost estimates, clarify remodeling triggers, and return with a draft resolution and more public comment.
A public meeting and subsequent trustees’ discussion on May 13 drew residents, builders and energy providers to debate a proposed "electric preferred" change to local building codes.
Speakers included Christian Jones, public affairs manager for Atmos Energy; representatives of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association; builders and local residents. The discussion touched on reliability, upfront construction cost, long‑term operating cost, carbon impacts and municipal authority to encourage one energy source over another.
Christian Jones told trustees Atmos Energy’s position is that natural gas remains an "affordable, efficient and reliable solution for Colorado," and he raised concerns about higher construction costs and impacts on household operating expenses. Jones said data from industry studies show households that retain both fuels often have lower…
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