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Council approves easement for EV fast chargers; transformer provided at no cost
Summary
The Dillon Town Council unanimously approved resolution 33-26 granting a utility easement to Public Service Company of Colorado/Excel Energy for a 600-kilowatt transformer to serve a four-unit fast-charging parking area; staff said the transformer is provided at no cost to the town and that the town will collect charging revenue and pay the electric bill.
The Dillon Town Council voted unanimously to approve resolution 33-26, granting a utility easement to Public Service Company of Colorado (also referred to as Excel Energy) to install a 600-kilowatt transformer and service line to support a four-unit fast-charging parking area near the west entry sign at 700 East and Enemy Trail.
Ned West presented the project to the council, describing the site and the equipment: "It's a 600 kilowatt transformer and the service line from the right of way to that transformer," and said the transformer would be provided at no cost to the town through the program with Excel Energy. He told the council the town has Win Marian under contract to install the chargers.
Council members asked operational questions. When one member asked whether the transformer was the "big green box," staff confirmed it was. A question about who receives revenue from the chargers drew the answer that the town will collect the charging fees and will pay the electrical utility bill for the service. Staff also said they have not yet been trained on the payment-processing software and have not set charger pricing; they invited council guidance on whether to begin with low introductory pricing.
The council moved, seconded and adopted the resolution by roll-call vote with all members voting yes. The approval authorizes the interim town manager to execute the easement and move the project toward construction; staff recommended the resolution based on prior planning and the town's contract with the charger installer.
Next steps include finalizing software training, setting charger pricing and returning to council with any recommended policy on pricing and payment processing.
