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Fremont County opts out of state EV-charging permitting model established by HB24-1173

5564481 · August 12, 2025
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The commissioners approved a resolution opting out of the permitting model promoted by House Bill 24-1173, saying the county’s current permitting (electrical permit) meets safety needs and expressing concern about state energy-code implications for building costs and consumer choice.

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — On Aug. 12 the Fremont County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 16, Series 2025, formally opting out of the electric motor vehicle charging system permitting process promoted by House Bill 24-1173.

The resolution passed on a roll-call vote recorded as aye by the three commissioners present. County legal staff explained the county currently requires an electrical permit for installations and said the county is not adopting the Colorado Energy Code’s model permitting path embedded in HB24-1173.

County Attorney (transcript reference) described House Bill 24-1173 as…

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