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Public Utility Definition

An entity providing electricity for the purpose of electric vehicle charging is not considered a public utility. Regulated public utilities cannot prohibit or restrict the sale of electricity at an electric vehicle charging station.

(Reference 199 Iowa Administrative Code Rule 20.20(476))

Jurisdiction: Iowa

Type: Laws and Regulations

Enacted: Nov 27, 2019

Technologies: EVs, PHEVs

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