Pa. PUC Opens Review Of Third Party Electric Vehicle Charging Services
May 19,2017
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a motion by Chairman Gladys M. Brown to explore issues related to the operation of third-party electric vehicle charging stations.
As part of the review, the PUC is seeking comment on the following:
• What restrictions, if any, each EDC’s existing tariff establishes on the resale/redistribution of utility service for third-party electric vehicle charging.
• The benefits and detriments of specific tariff provisions permitting unrestricted resale/redistribution of utility service when done for the purpose of third-party electric vehicle charging.
• The appropriateness, or lack thereof, of encouraging EDCs across the state to move toward a tariff design, such as Duquesne Light Company’s, which includes provisions for third-party electric vehicle charging resale/redistribution.
• What other resale/redistribution tariff provision designs may aid in establishing clear rules for third-party electric vehicle charging stations.
• What other regulatory options may aid in establishing clear resale/redistribution rules for third-party electric vehicle charging stations.