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Lee County commissioners adopt resolution opposing state EV charging requirement
Summary
The Lee County Commission voted unanimously to approve a resolution opposing the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission's adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Code provision that would require EV charging infrastructure in new residential and commercial construction, saying it would increase construction costs for buyers.
Lee County commissioners voted Sept. 25 to adopt a resolution opposing the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission's adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Code provision that would require electric-vehicle charging stations in new residential and commercial construction.
Chair Gary Eudson, who introduced the measure, said the mandate would "increase construction costs," arguing that installation should be an option buyers request rather than a universal requirement. Commissioners framed the resolution as a local pushback on what several called an unfunded mandate for homebuilders and commercial developers.
The resolution language cited the new code requirement and registered Lee County's formal opposition as the commission considered other local impacts. Commissioners discussed examples raised by constituents and contractors, including a commercial development that was reportedly required to install multiple charger stalls.
The commission moved, seconded and then recorded unanimous "yes" votes in roll call. The resolution is an inducement of local opposition; it does not change state rulemaking but creates an official local record of concern from Lee County.
The commission did not adopt specific local code changes at the meeting; next steps beyond the vote were not specified in the record.
