A Guide for Policy Makers and Consumer Advocates The ABCs of EVs A Guide for Policy Makers and Consumer Advocates Marty Cohen June 6, 2017 NASUCA

Project Goals EVs? When – Not If Fortuitous Circumstances Opportunities/Challenges Proactive Approach Project Goals

Ways to Make Progress Avoid Pitting: Align customer, utility & environmental interests where possible Avoid Pitting: Customer against customer Utilities against all Enviros against consumers Haves against have-nots Ways to Make Progress Initiate collaborative stakeholder process

No One-Size-Fits-All Solution Each state will be challenged to maximize net benefits of EVs, based on its own: Supply & demand characteristics Installed network technology Market structure Regulatory framework, statutes, social/enviro goals No One-Size-Fits-All Solution IL: Cheap overnight energy. CA: Duck Curve.

Effective EV initiatives will: Maintain regulatory oversight of any customer- funded or public investment in EV infrastructure. Adopt optional dynamic and time-based rates to incentivize system- beneficial charging behaviors; Maximize consumer and social value by employing smart EV dispatch to optimize system load shapes; Promote interoperability, common standards, and open networks for EV infrastructure; Ensure that EV policies benefit underserved/ disadvantaged communities; Subject any proposed utility investments to cost-benefit tests, performance standards, and compatibility with comprehensive strategic plans designed to maximize grid value and customer benefit; Benefit from collaboration among the diverse community of EV stakeholders;

System Benefits Require Smarts Smart Rates: TOU RTP Whole house or separately measured Smart Charging: Aggregated dispatch Individual dispatch Responsive to system conditions (eventually at transformer level) System Benefits Require Smarts

Many Options for Utility EV Support: Consumer Education (re:  EVs, operating costs, rate options, shadow billing, DR programs, incentive calcs, links to charge databases, etc.) Customer Support (expedited/simplified permitting, aggregation for charging programs, participation incentives) Charge Station Support (ID optimal locations, make-ready infrastructure, bid out subsidies?)

Consumer Advocacy Principles: Customer or public funding must be accompanied by accountability and consumer protections. Consumer Advocacy Principles: Start with maximizing value to the grid Interoperability Terms & Conditions Participation in charge management

Next steps Gather Feedback Data Analysis Scenario Development