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EV Charging Rates For Commercial Electric Trucks, Buses, & Fast Chargers — Policies Forming

December 28, 20185 years ago NRDC 0 Comments

Charging an electric truck or bus at a fleet depot—or an electric car at an apartment, workplace, or a public fast-charging station—should be far cheaper than filling up on gasoline or diesel. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case at sites that receive electricity under utility rates designed for commercial buildings and industrial operations that don’t reflect the flexible nature of electric vehicle (EV) charging. To remedy this mismatch, Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), two of the largest utilities in the nation, have developed an innovative suite of rates designed specifically for commercial EV charging, providing significant fuel cost savings to customers who charge EVs in a manner that supports the electric grid.

Utility-Provided Special EV Tariff Rates Becoming More Common In US

July 6, 20159 years ago James Ayre 14 Comments

Special utility company–provided electric vehicle (EV) tariff rates (for home charging) are becoming more and more common in the US, according to a new study from Northeast Group. Considering that EVs are becoming more and more common throughout the US, the findings aren’t very surprising — after all, if you’re … [continued]

Minnesota 1st To Require EV-Specific Electricity Rates Statewide

June 9, 20159 years ago James Ayre 1 Comment

Originally published on EV Obsession. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently went ahead and approved proposed EV-specific electricity rates (EV charging tariffs) for the state, becoming the first state to require investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to provide specific peak & off-peak rates for electric vehicle charging. (Note that, based on briefing … [continued]