EV Electrification. How to Engage Utilities.

Where: Florida

What does Florida’s EV market look like? It is #2 in EV use but ranks low for utility investment in EV

What are the utility investment numbers in Florida?

• < 1% of IOU investments compared to nationwide
• 30th in EV charger deployment per capita

The legislation to begin utility engagement in EVs: HB 7018 (2019/2020 | FL)

How does HB 7018 spark utility engagement?

• By creating an EV charger deployment master plan
• Upon adoption will require appropriate and necessary utility engagement standards

4 Ways utilities can engage in EV chargers:

Facilitator: Utility provides electric service when and where requested but not engaging directly in the business of vehicle charging.

Enabler: Utility deploys traditional electrical infrastructure up to the point of connection to charging stations but does not take a direct role in installing, owning, or operating the charging infrastructure.

Manager: In addition to delivering electric service to the vehicle charger’s location, the utility manages the charging operation to accommodate grid capabilities and grid needs.

Provider: The utility delivers electric service to the charging equipment, which the utility owns and can earn a return on, and the utility provides charging services.

Clean Energy | “Electrification of Transportation in Florida” 2020 Brief