Utilities + Broadband = Utilities + EV Expansion?

Which state is grappling with a competitive electric market and EV expansion? Virginia

How is the comparison to utilities expanding broadband working to support utilities and EV expansion? Competition worked where it was profitable, but in rural areas broadband wasn’t profitable and utilities filled a gap.

The open SCC EV Case

16 questions to be answered in the case include:

• How is demand on the grid expected to grow due to electric vehicle charging?
• What’s the current state of Virginia’s charging infrastructure?
• How can special electricity rates be designed to incentivize their use, particularly during off-peak hours? 
• “Is the market for providing public charging stations competitive or should it be considered a natural monopoly with service provided exclusively by regulated utilities?”

How are most competitive utilities viewing the case? As an opportunity for grid options.

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