Energy firm Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) proposed subscription model for charging commercial electric vehicles in California that could reduce barriers to EV adoption

Briefing

Energy firm Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) proposed subscription model for charging commercial electric vehicles in California that could reduce barriers to EV adoption

December 7, 2018

Briefing

  • EV Charging Subscription Model – Energy company Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) proposed to California Public Utilities Commission new monthly subscription-based model for charging commercial electric vehicles
  • Tier Rates – Allows operators to be charged for certain amount of power per billing period, which corresponds to number of miles driven per month
  • Benefits – Proposed business model can make charging of electric vehicles more affordable for business customers, as current charges fluctuate each month, a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption
  • Target Customers – Include operators of commercial electric vehicle fleets based in apartment buildings, offices, and other public locations in California
  • Climate Goal Enablers – Greater EV adoption can help California achieve climate and clean air goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels and 50% drop in petroleum use in vehicles by 2030

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Utilities

Organization

California Public Utilities Commission, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Source

Original Publication Date

November 14, 2018

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