U.S. Department of Energy | Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Public Utility Definition

An entity that provides electric vehicle (EV) charging services is not defined as a public utility and is not subject to restrictions on the resale of electricity. An excise tax per kilowatt-hour applies to electricity sold at public EV chargers.

(Reference Wisconsin Statute 196.01(5))

Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Type: Laws and Regulations

Enacted: Mar 20, 2024

Technologies: EVs, PHEVs

See all Wisconsin Laws and Incentives.