Regulatory TREND. +1 State Says EV Chargers are NOT utilities

Where: Iowa

What: The Iowa Utilities Board order on a proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations rule specifies that EV stations are not considered public utilities under state law

What does this mean for rates?

• 3rd parties can set their own rates

• “If the electricity used for electric vehicle charging is obtained from a rate-regulated public utility, the terms and conditions of the service to the electric vehicle charging station shall be governed by and subject to the utility’s filed tariff,” the order says

IOWA Utilities Board | Order|  IN RE: ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE