The Public Utility Commission published the final Policy Statement On Electric Utility Rate Design for Electric Vehicle Charging in the February 15 PA Bulletin finalized at the Commission’s December 19, 2024 meeting.

The policy provides guidance to electric distribution companies (EDCs) and other interested parties on factors to be considered regarding electric utility rate design for EV charging – including, but not limited to, issues related to EV-charging rate tariffs, rate design, and rate equity for distribution services and default service generation.

In a statement at the December meeting, Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank said, “It is well recognized that unmanaged electric vehicle charging may place undue stress on the distribution grid,

“However, this Commission and regulated utilities have the opportunity to develop well-reasoned rate designs in tandem with advanced metering and charging technologies to manage electric vehicle load and lessen system stress.

“Acknowledging this opportunity is the first step in realizing more efficient distribution system capacity utilization for electric utilities along with potentially reducing per-unit grid costs for customers.

“And that is exactly why the Commission [took] this action today.”

The Commission approved the final policy unanimously on a motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow.

Documents related to this statement can be found at: PUC Docket No. M-2023-3040755.

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