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Public Utility Definition

Electric vehicle charging service providers are not considered retail electric utilities by the Texas Public Utilities Commission when they own or operate equipment used solely to provide charging service for consumption by alternatively fueled vehicles. This exclusion applies statewide.

(Reference Texas Utilities Code 37.001 - 37.002)

Jurisdiction: Texas

Type: Laws and Regulations

Technologies: EVs, PHEVs

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