A. EV Charging Infrastructure

The local utility will be in a good position to help draft EV-ready building codes and design incentives. Also, the utility needs to know where you are encouraging the charging stations so that it can take early action to ensure that its distribution system is ready to deliver the power. The utility may have ideas on where to direct that infrastructure, may be willing to install it for free for certain fleet uses, or may have solar projects in the works that would be easily paired with an EV charger. Finally, the utility may have experience with different EV chargers or installers that would suggest criteria for offering an expedited permit, and when more cautious scrutiny may be needed.

B. Utility EV-Friendly Rates

Many utilities offer rates that encourage EV drivers to charge during the time of day when the utility has surplus energy. This does several things. It helps the utility to keep a consistent outflow of energy without having to turn on additional generation. It benefits all utility users this way by selling more energy but in a more consistent pattern. It benefits EV drivers because they are charging their EV when rates are lower.

Example:

• Georgia Power, GA

C. Utility EV Charger Pilot Program

Utilities can benefit from pilot programs to get comfortable with EV programs. Such pilot programs can focus on deploying utility-owned charging infrastructure and offering rebates to customers for the installation of non-utility-owned chargers. Pilot programs can help utilities gather data and grow their understanding of how EV customers interact with the grid.

Example(s):

• Duke Energy Florida Park and Plug program

• Florida Power and Light EVolution program

D. Streetlight and Power Pole Charging Access

Cities can use the electricity already wired for LED converted light posts to easily allow for EV charging. There are devices which can retrofit a light post in a cost-effective manner to allow for charging of the electricity.

Example:

• Los Angeles, CA