Illinois Seeks Additional Comments on Plug-In Vehicle Charging Regulation

The Illinois Commerce Commission Initiative on Plug-In Electric Vehicles is seeking comments on a series of regulatory and legal issues related to plug-in electric vehicles, and will hold a policy committee meeting on August 23rd in Chicago to discuss the responses.

Issues to be addressed include:

- The appropriate regulatory paradigm (if any) for private and public charging stations

- In order to facilitate the charging of electric vehicles that provides the maximum societal environmental and economic benefits, what modifications (if any) should be made to existing utility rates? In addition, what metering options and charges should be considered while taking into account the existence of competitive retail suppliers?

- What cost causation and rate design modifications will be required to handle distribution upgrades for increased penetration of higher voltage at-home charging?

- Which costs, if any, should be socialized and why (rationale, benefits, etc.)? Assuming there are costs to be socialized, what are the proper methods for such allocation?

Responses are due by August 15.