Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Deployment Authorization and Requirements

Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) participating in the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) EV Pilot Program may install public Level 2 EV charging stations on local, municipal, or state government property. Beginning October 1, 2023, IOUs that participate in the PSC EV Pilot Program may install Level 2 EV charging stations at multi-unit dwellings in underserved communities. Additionally, IOUs must maintain EV charging station uptime in accordance with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program requirements or standards and requirements set by the PSC.

(Reference House Bill 834, 2023, Public Service Commission Order 88997 – Case No. 9478, and Maryland Statutes Public Utilities Code 7-901 through 7-905)