Public Utility Definition

A person, partnership, or corporation, who operates an electric vehicle (EV) charger is not defined as a public utility. Commercial EV charger operators are subject to the interconnection requirements, electric rates, and service regulations of the utility in the utility’s service area where the EV charger is located. Beginning January 1, 2028, an excise tax of $0.03 per kilowatt-hour applies to electricity sold by commercial EV chargers.

(Reference Legislative Bill 1317, 2024)