What's happening
This bill requires utility companies to create and offer a special electricity rate for residential electric vehicle charging in New York.
Why it matters
Defines which vehicles qualify. The bill precisely defines “eligible vehicles” to ensure only certain types of electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (with specific weight, speed, and battery capacity criteria) can benefit from the special rate, targeting support to mainstream EVs rather than custom or modified vehicles.
Mandates timely action by utilities and regulators. It sets strict deadlines for utility companies to propose the new EV charging tariff and for the Public Service Commission to review (with public input) and approve, modify, or reject these proposals, ensuring the rate is created promptly and transparently.
Requires ongoing oversight and adaptability. Utilities must regularly report key data (like customer participation and electricity delivered under the tariff) to the commission, and are allowed to propose tariff changes as costs or conditions evolve, supporting data-driven policy adjustments and accountability.
Could influence EV adoption and grid management. By establishing a dedicated rate for EV charging, the bill aims to make home charging more affordable and predictable, which could encourage EV adoption and help utilities better manage electricity demand, especially during off-peak hours.
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Who cares
Residential customers with eligible electric vehicles
The bill would require combination gas and electric utilities to offer a residential charging tariff within 60 days of commission approval.
Combination gas and electric utilities
They would have to file proposed charging tariffs by April 1, 2018, and periodically report customer enrollment, electricity delivered and other required data.
Public Service Commission
It would approve, modify or reject proposed tariffs after notice and an opportunity for public comment, and set reporting requirements.
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Create EV Charging Rate
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
History
- Substituted by A288
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.507
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Set EV Charging Rates
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Amy Paulin
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3745
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 26, 2017
Introduced by Sens. GRIFFO, LATIMER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the electric vehicle charging tariff
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public service law is amended by adding a new section 66-o to read as follows:
§ 66-o. Electric vehicle charging tariff. 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "eligible vehicle" shall mean and include a motor vehicle that:
(a) has four wheels;
(b) was manufactured for use primarily on public streets, roads and highways;
(c) the powertrain of which has not been modified from the original manufacturer's specifications;
(d) is rated at not more than eight thousand five hundred pounds gross vehicle weight;
(e) has a maximum speed capability of at least fifty-five miles per hour; and
(f) is propelled at least in part by an electric motor and associated power electronics which provide acceleration torque to the drive wheels sometime during normal vehicle operations, and that draws electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell or from a battery that:
(i) has a capacity of not less than four kilowatt hours; and
(ii) is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.
2. No later than April first, two thousand eighteen each combination gas and electric corporation shall file an application with the commis-
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01095-01-7
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sion to establish a residential tariff for eligible vehicles for the purpose of recharging an eligible vehicle or vehicles.
3. The commission shall, after notice and opportunity for public comment, approve, modify, or reject the tariff.
4. Within sixty days of commission approval of a combination gas and electric corporation's tariff filed under this section, such combination gas and electric corporation shall make the tariff available to customers.
5. The combination gas and electric corporation may at any time propose revisions to a tariff filed under this section based on changing costs or conditions.
6. Each combination gas and electric corporation providing a tariff under this section shall periodically report to the commission, as established by the commission and on a form prescribed by the commission, the following information:
(a) the number of customers who have arranged to have electricity delivered under the tariff;
(b) the total amount of electricity delivered under the tariff; and
(c) other data required by the commission.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the electric vehicle charging tariff
Purpose
To provide greater incentives for the ownership of electric vehicles and encourage grid-responsible charging times.
Summary of provisions
Would define "eligible vehicle to mean" a vehicle with (I) four wheels; (ii) was manufactured for use primarily on public streets, roads and highways; (iii) the powertrain of which has not been modified from the original manufacturer's specifications; (iv) is rated at nor more than eight thousand five hundred pounds gross vehicle weight; (v) has a maximum speed capability of at least fifty-five miles per hour and; (vi) is propelled at least in part by an electric motor and associated power electronics which provide acceleration torque to the drive wheels sometime during normal vehicle operation, and that draws electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell or batter that: (a) has a capacity of not less than four kilowatt hours; and (b) is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.
Would direct combination electric and gas corporations, to file with the Public Service Commission (PSC) a tariff allowing residential customers to purchase for the sole purpose of eligible vehicles. Would require reporting on the amount of participation and electricity delivered.
Additionally, the legislation would require the tariff to include clear billing statements as well as reporting to the PSC.
Justification
New York State has set an ambitious, but much needed target to reduce greenhouse gases in the coming decade through a drastic increase in the amount of renewable energy purchased by utilities. While this fifty percent renewables by 2030 goal is crucial, it is important to ensure that it is complementary towards the nascent electric vehicle industry. This bill is intended to encourage grid-responsible charging of electric cars by allowing New York's combination electric and gas corporations to develop pricing structures that would incentivize charging during periods when a significant portion of renewable energy is dispatched into the grid. By aligning renewable production with charging, we can ensure that electric vehicle usage will grow in a manner consistent with New York's environmental and energy goals.
Legislative history
2016 - S. 7455a - Rules Committee/A. 9574a - Passed Assembly.
Fiscal implications
Likely costs to Department of Public Service.
Effective date
Immediate.
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