PJM won't delay capacity market order despite FERC impasse over rule changes; Bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes extending tax credits for electric, fuel cell vehicles; Hawaiian Electric targets nearly 1.4 GWh storage, 135 MW solar equivalent in latest solicitation; Montana approves bill to allow utility power sales to EV charging stations
Sales of electric vehicles in the United States increased by more than 80% in 2018, but advocates say the market is still just getting started and tax credits remain key to that momentum.
If approved by Hawaii regulators, the second phase of the utility's procurement plans would compensate for the planned closure of two fossil-fuel power plants and bring the state closer to its 100% renewable energy goal.
The bill headed to Gov. Steve Bullock also determines the EV charging companies are not public utilities and directs regulators to set rates for EV charging.
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is soliciting public comment on a range of topics as it looks to develop an EV policy, including appropriate rate design and impacts on the distribution and transmission system.
Although the traditional regulatory paradigm discourages utilities from taking advantage of such services, financial accounting rules give regulators flexibility in how they allow utilities to capitalize costs as so-called regulatory assets.
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