1. Electric Cars: Can we charge our way to a carbon-free future? Lewis Mills Public Counsel Missouri Office of the Public Counsel June 7, 2010

2. 2 The premise of our panel. Electric vehicles are moving rapidly from prototypes to the American marketplace. Regulators, utilities and third-party providers will face new challenges in shaping demand peaks, distribution systems and even generation as they attempt to power America's emergence in carbon-free transportation.

3. 3 Reasons to be cautious. Cost Range Fear of change Inertia Charging

4. 4 Charging a Nissan Leaf

5. 5 Chevy Volt home charging station

6. 6 Nissan Leaf dash

7. 7 Illustrative charging times

8. 8 Some low-cost actions Smart chargers, not smart meters Time of Use rates Utility direct control

9. 9 Contact Information Office of Public Counsel Governor Office Bldg., Suite 650 P.O. Box 2230 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230 Phone: 573-751-4857 Fax: 573-751-5562 Toll-free: 866-922-2959 http://www.opc.mo.gov/