Regulatory Issues for Electric Vehicles

Keith Hay, Demand Side AnalystColorado Public Utilities Commission

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IOUMUNI

G&T / FPMA

2012

20251.30%

1.23% 1.29%

8.11%

6.79%

10.87%

Source: Black & Veatch 2011 Electric Utility Survey Results

3Map AFDC, Data Source: NCSL

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• CA Rulemaking: R09-08-009

–PEV Integration (September 2010)–PEV Charging (August 2010)

• Texas Rule Making: Project 35768

• Oregon Rate Structure: UM 1461

• Maryland Case No. 9261

Other States

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Policy

RatesInfrastructure

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PUC I-Docket

•“Significant” penetration

•Factors influencing EV penetration

•Unmanaged load

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Fundamental Policy Questions

•What are the goals?

• Is there a public interest?

•Does that interest support utility investment in the market?

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Infrastructure - EVSE Charging Options

Level 1Level 1ILevel III

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