In December of 2023 the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) published a proposed policy statement in the Pennsylvania Bulletin entitled “Electric Utility Rate Design for Electric Vehicle Charging.” The proposed policy statement encouraged the development of rate structures for EV charging customers, including direct current fast charging operators. The Commission evaluated the policy statement through Docket Number M-2023-3040755.
In response to the Commission’s call for comments CAP submitted a letter praising the Commission’s consideration of these important issues and recommending changes that would strengthen the policy statement. CAP’s primary recommendations were to incorporate a firm timeline and requirement within the policy statement for utilities to provide electric rates for EV charging that utilize alternatives to demand charges as well as the inclusion of provisions that would protect competition in Pennsylvania’s EV charging market by preventing electric utilities from competing unfairly in the EV charging market. CAP also submitted reply comments in this proceeding.
In late 2024 the Commission released the Final Policy Statement Order. The Final Policy Statement improved upon the Draft Statement by including better language regarding demand charges and their appropriateness in EV charging rates. CAP looks forward to future opportunities to engage in the Keystone State, either before the Commission or in the General Assembly.
While CAP has not engaged in Pennsylvania beyond this docket and the NEVI letter, if you have operations in the state or learn of activity that warrants CAP engagement, please do not hesitate to email us:
