Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today issued a final decision as part of its Equitable Modern Grid initiative that establishes a nine-year program to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state, focusing on equity and inclusion.
Docket No. 17-12-03RE04 outlines a statewide Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program that provides a combination of incentives for infrastructure — including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and fast charging stations — and accompanying rate design offerings in an effort to develop a self-sustaining zero emission vehicle market.
The Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) will administer the program beginning January 1, 2022. In the coming months, PURA will work with Eversource, UI and other stakeholders to ensure the successful launch of the statewide program, including the development of a joint education and outreach plan to raise awareness and solicit participation in the statewide EV Charging Program.
The EV Charging Program will offer incentives for the deployment of EVSE in five program areas, or market segments:
Specifically, the Decision directs Eversource and UI to offer the following incentives for both EVSE (i.e., chargers) and any associated electrical upgrades: