Utilities Commission Approves Hydro Interim Increase For EV Charging Stations

Vancouver – While the push is on to go green, especially when driving, the BC Utilities Commission will allow BC Hydro to raise the rates for charging up your EV.

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC)granted interim approval of British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority’s (BC Hydro)electric vehicle (EV) rates for its public EV fast charging service stations across British Columbia (BC).

The following interim rates will take effect on May 1, 2021 pending review of the application and a final decision on permanent rates by the BCUC:

•$0.12 per minute for EV fast charging service at 25 kilowatt (kW)stations;

•$0.21 per minute for EV fast charging service at 50 kW stations; and

•$0.27 per minute for EV fast charging service at 100 kW stations.

If you wish to request intervener status: Persons who are directly or sufficiently affected by the BCUC’s decision or have relevant information or expertise, and who wish to actively participate in the proceeding, can request intervener status by Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

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