Utilities
EV Charging Utility Industry
Support for Utility-Owned Charging Stations
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Utilities are also advancing efforts to provide public EV charging stations and developing sustainable energy sources that include wind, solar, and hydropower. As a utility, you might use EVs for fleet operations—requiring an infrastructure overhaul on a grand scale to manage your business and expand customer outreach.
At NetZero, we help you amplify opportunities to create and invest in public/private partnerships with EV charging. The tides are shifting, as more business incentives are being introduced across the U.S. Both the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act provide billions of dollars in investment funds to encourage the development of electric vehicle infrastructure to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
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In addition to public/private partnerships, you can help revitalize electric grid usage with the following:
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Investing in grid capacity to handle the increased demand from EV charging stations.
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Developing time-of-use (TOU) rates and other pricing models to
encourage EV charging during off-peak hours, reducing strain on the grid.
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Deploying smart charging stations that communicate with the grid to optimize charging times and power levels based on real-time grid conditions and energy prices.
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Align EV charging infrastructure with broader sustainability and
carbon reduction goals, promoting the transition to cleaner
transportation options
EV Charging Oregon Utilities
Utility companies in Oregon are playing a crucial role in the adoption and expansion of EV charging stations across the state. Their involvement is driven by state mandates, incentives, and a growing recognition of the importance of supporting the transition to electric vehicles.
Oregon has established policies and regulations that encourage utility companies to invest in EV charging infrastructure. The state’s Transportation Electrification Executive Order directs utilities to support the deployment of charging stations.
Senate Bill 1044, passed in 2019, sets ambitious goals for transportation electrification, pushing utilities to take a proactive role in expanding charging infrastructure.
Utilities are partnering with government agencies, private companies, and non-profits to expand EV charging infrastructure. These collaborations help leverage additional funding and expertise.
Programs like the West Coast Electric Highway, a network of fast-charging stations along major corridors, involve utility companies working together across state lines.
The adoption rate of EV charging stations by utility companies is reflected in the increasing number of stations available statewide. Oregon has seen a significant rise in the number of publicly accessible charging stations, many of which are developed by utility companies.
