1. (a) To promote efficient use of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure and to manage electric grid demand, electric distribution companies should consider creating rates for electric-vehicle customers that encourage consideration of load factors and charging time adjustments to accommodate system needs. The Commission recommends that electric distribution companies develop electric-vehicle distribution rates with cost-of-service principles that are designed to help the Commonwealth achieve its policy goals for electric vehicles and the electric grid in the most cost-effective way possible and that incentivize increased network capacity utilization of the distribution system. This includes rates that will minimize system stress and result in the greatest possible increases in distribution network capacity utilization. Electric distribution companies should also take into consideration rates for direct current fast chargers, including whether or not demand charges are appropriate to manage electric grid stress during peak hours. The Commission also recommends that electric distribution companies develop electric-vehicle charging default service generation rates that, at a minimum, properly reflect the cost of generation services during times of system stress. Electric distribution companies should explore the use of telematic submetering instead of additional revenue grade metering to measure electric-vehicle charging characteristics and timing for purposes of billing.
2. (b) The Commission recommends that electric-vehicle charging distribution and default service generation rates should be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and technologies. As such, electric-vehicle charging distribution and default service generation rates should be periodically reviewed and adjusted, as necessary, to ensure that they remain fair, cost effective and efficient.

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The provisions of this § 69.3553 added February 14, 2025, effective February 15, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 1447.