Amendment ID: S2819-85-R1

Redraft Amendment 85

Off-Peak Rebate

Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Gobi, Ms. Lovely, Messrs. Kennedy and Keenan, Ms. Comerford, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Lewis, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Tarr and Pacheco move that the proposed new text be amended by striking out section 47 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

“SECTION 47.  (a) Not later than 6 months after the effective date of this act, distribution companies as defined in section 1 of chapter 164 of the General Laws shall submit proposals to the department of public utilities for approval to offer rate credits or rebates to consumers that charge their electric vehicle during off-peak hours; provided, however, that the rebate or credit amount shall include the value of: (i) avoided energy and capacity costs; (ii) avoided transmission costs; (iii) avoided distribution costs; (iv) improved grid reliability; (v) capacity benefits in the form of demand-induced price reduction effects; (vi) avoided greenhouse gas emissions; and (vii) public health benefits. The department shall coordinate rate credits and rebate amounts to minimize unnecessary differences and shall approve the rebates not later than June 30, 2023.

(b)(1) For the purposes of this subsection, “time-of-use rate” shall mean a rate designed to reflect the cost of providing electricity to a consumer charging an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station at different times of the day.

(2) Not later than 12 months after the effective date of this act, distribution companies as defined in section 1 of chapter 164 of the General Laws shall submit proposals to the department for approval to offer a time-of-use rate. The proposals shall not include additional demand charges. The proposals shall include a separate opt-in residential time-of-use rate for electric vehicle owners or lessees. In evaluating proposals for approval, the department shall consider the effect of the proposal on: (i) energy conservation, optimal and efficient use of a distribution company’s facilities and resources; (ii) benefits to transmission and distribution systems; (iii) equitable rates for electric consumers; and (iv) greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The proposals shall ensure equitable participation by all electric vehicle owners and lessees. Not later than October 31, 2025, the department shall issue at least 1 order that responds to distribution company proposals to offer a time-of-use rate.”.