4.2.15 EV Charging Rate Design

New York’s EV and EV Supply Equipment Proceeding

Public Service Proceeding to consider the role of electric utilities in providing infrastructure and rate designs to accommodate the needs and electricity demands of EVs and EV supply equipment.

Seattle’s City Light Off-Peak Hours

Seattle’s City Light program offers EV owners lower charging rates during off-peak hours vs peak hours, at a ratio of 4.3 cents/kWh vs. 6.5 cents/kWh, in addition to a much lower demand charge.

San Diego Gas and Electric’s Off-Peak Chargers

In a 2016 Decision, the California PUC approved San Diego Gas and Electric to install 350 EV chargers across the city at a variant rate to encourage owners to charge their vehicles during off-peak hours.