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Charge Anywhere: BGE's Charge Anywhere program would extend a managed‑charging incentive to EV drivers whether they charge at home, at work, or at public sites. BGE proposed a monthly cap of $20 per enrolled customer and said the average participant would likely receive about $10 per month; the company said this program helps achieve off‑peak charging behavior and broad participation among renters and others without resident chargers.

Opposition and questions: Commissioners and intervenors pressed BGE on affordability, system targeting and program scale. Commissioner Suchman and others asked how the program would avoid creating localized distribution constraints if many enrolled drivers charged in the same place and time. Staff and OPC expressed concern about the program's $39 million budget and asked for clearer feeder‑level targeting and cost justification. Environmental advocates said the multifamily and make‑ready elements were essential to achieving state emissions goals, but some private charging advocates and members of the Charge Ahead Partnership urged limits on ongoing ratepayer support for utility‑owned public DC fast chargers.

Why it matters: Multifamily residents lack the straightforward at‑home charging that supports most adoption to date. Regulators must weigh equity benefits against the cost burden borne by ratepayers, and determine the degree to which utility ownership, versus private operators, should be the preferred implementation model.

What happens next: The PSC asked BGE to provide corrected budget worksheets after an errata filing and requested more detailed distribution‑level analysis to explain how Charge Anywhere would be deployed without creating localized grid constraints. Interested parties will continue written filings and discovery; the PSC will decide whether to approve, modify or deny BGE's specific Phase 2 programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Case 9478 EV Pilot Phase II Hearing - 4/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","BGE proposed a multifamily charging network and a \"Charge Anywhere\" managed‑charging program aimed at drivers without home chargers, pledging reliability targets and equity allocations and drawing scrutiny over a multi‑million dollar price tag.","taxTitle","Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland","taxId",80344,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6602674,"Maryland utilities seek approval for Phase 2 EV portfolios as regulators and advocates flag costs and oversight gaps",593,147000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df&start=147&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df/thumbnail_147000.jpg","/articles/6602674/Maryland/Maryland-utilities-seek-approval-for-Phase-2-EV-portfolios-as-regulators-and-advocates-flag-costs-and-oversight-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602674-0c8596dbce96c0c09a62e5fd2c339b1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001468&Signature=CeUvJuzbHAaD3xLv2ED3rTMCy0U8caeGWTTLsNAvIrPWSBcLOXqadh1010amghRp0SWncPWdeH1OMdYophAK8T~SIzalb50NhbPxEwPU127javn~RM0oOY8dNvDf1ZAGiucvS0~YaET-a9qBHWT21d6lLk7VRhlW4Q70N3A9fLcRxIu0d-tVClIK870azmvXjH6GnwRqsz-CS1LpBY-LGupBQVMLWVvnWws3Rdytij5lYotrdSj6dMj2I6uKVeblGCrxkL9-IxHGk8q0dnk~N5kgNdvp2c0WarWGvkzUgGWb~NC0ehkrdZ-XwrEr9Ce~d8KDCQMnY2w7oYozvcy4cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Utilities that serve Maryland presented multi‑year Phase 2 portfolios intended to expand charging infrastructure, increase managed‑charging participation and support medium‑ and heavy‑duty fleet electrification. BGE, Pepco/Delmarva (PHI), Potomac Edison and SMECO described proposals that mix make‑ready incentives, residential and multifamily programs, fleet site assessments and continued operation or maintenance of utility‑owned public chargers.

Opponents and regulators praised some program elements but urged the Public Service Commission to pare back total budgets and tighten oversight. Commission staff and the Office of People's Counsel (OPC) said the combined Phase 2 requests totalled roughly $252 million and, when amortized and carrying costs are included, would increase the amount recovered from ratepayers substantially. Staff, OPC and consumer advocates recommended cutting administrative budgets, prioritizing utility efforts that fall squarely within utilities' core competencies (load management and utility‑side make‑ready), and improving reporting and independent evaluation before approving large new commitments.

Why it matters: Maryland law and executive policy push for transportation electrification as a cornerstone of the state's climate plan. Utilities argue their programs accelerate adoption and deliver system value. Regulators and advocates counter that the state needs clearer coordination, more granular distribution‑level planning and firmer conditions on ratepayer funding to avoid undue cost exposure.

What utilities proposed: BGE described a large portfolio that includes a multifamily charging network, a national‑style “Charge Anywhere” managed‑charging incentive for drivers who do not have home chargers, and fleet make‑ready support. Pepco, Delmarva and Potomac Edison presented similar portfolios with public‑charger expansions, make‑ready incentives, and managed charging; SMECO sought modest continuity funding and increased enrollment caps for its residential managed programs.

Regulatory response and next steps: Staff suggested approving time‑of‑use (TOU) and smart charge management programs more narrowly while reducing make‑ready and administrative budgets; OPC recommended significant reductions and asked BGE to resubmit an updated budget after an item it filed late; Sierra Club and other environmental groups urged approval conditioned on stronger distribution planning. Commissioners asked utilities to show feeder‑level planning and to work with state agencies on corridor and fleet needs. The hearing record will remain open for written comments and discovery; the PSC will weigh approvals, reductions and conditions in its forthcoming order.

Ending note: The proceeding underscores a practical trade‑off facing Maryland regulators: accelerate EV infrastructure now to meet emissions and transportation goals, or apply stricter budgetary and reporting constraints to limit rate impacts and require clearer demonstration of distribution and customer benefits.","Utilities that serve Maryland presented multi‑year Phase 2 electric‑vehicle portfolios proposing make‑ready incentives, managed‑charging pilots and continued operation or maintenance of public chargers, while regulators and consumer advocates urged major cuts to administrative budgets and stronger reporting requirements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6602659,"Volunteers and vendors press PSC to hold utilities accountable for public‑charger reliability; Switch and Charger Help describe remediation plans",0,9518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df&start=9518&end=9518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df/thumbnail_9518000.jpg","/articles/6602659/Maryland/Volunteers-and-vendors-press-PSC-to-hold-utilities-accountable-for-publiccharger-reliability-Switch-and-Charger-Help-describe-remediation-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602659-23c851d7c732916054128776d4f8d212/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001468&Signature=V~Q4M2Wg1XJLayU7AVhJr1W03xlayc2Jk3thyf3Wo6w4Ku9fyRmKwCLWoB3Nn0lDvS6Ha7dgJ6KhXSbVPoy1yldYUQQfWXXQD7-CO2oiPq-4SZ0OmMKaYqsoTu97ZH0oAA~-fyW5v3q6nAjxM25EjuSrAkGh-t2k-QKrH28mKem9GYr1FVkPfDTR6nW06R17YU5XIKb~fPtzEFkRlQroJQ00c0kbIjuporHmtTv4f5kZs4Kq5jrIhVcuk2JPGXMNixHgeRgd9NoESAycm3Dd-uRl~96KFaKFb122ObKBw1XtOgfAki2eYCZM4JMrq-VZbubP4PqR7RleFqqnE311vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple public commenters, including a volunteer group that visited hundreds of fast‑charging locations, presented field data showing nonfunctional ports and intermittent uptime at many utility‑operated sites. The volunteers reported examples where a significant share of ports at some sites were inoperative. Commenters and advocacy groups said ongoing reliability problems undermine public confidence in charging networks and deter EV adoption.

Vendors' response: Switch—selected in competitive procurements as a new network provider for several utilities—described network‑migration work and contractual uptime commitments. Switch said it has deployed operational teams, 24/7 monitoring and quality control procedures and has contractually committed to average uptime targets (the company cited a 97% network uptime average in other deployments). Charger Help, a maintenance specialist, said it provides field repair and parts recommendations, and is working with utilities to shorten parts lead times and improve response time.

Regulator and citizen proposals: Commissioners and staff asked for clearer uptime reporting and for penalties or credits when uptime targets are not met. OPC and MEA said they support accountability and suggested a short grace period for network vendors to remediate problems before penalties apply. Switch and Charger Help urged the PSC to allow contracted remediation to proceed and to require transparent, standardized uptime reporting to the docket.

Why it matters: Public charging reliability is a practical constraint on EV adoption and a focus of state reliability reporting law. Vendors and utilities told commissioners they have plans under contract to migrate networks and to improve operational performance; regulators want enforceable reporting and refund mechanisms to protect ratepayers who fund maintenance.

Next steps: The PSC signaled it will require ongoing uptime metrics, consider enforcement measures for persistent underperformance, and monitor vendor migration and maintenance activity through semiannual reports and the Phase 2 compliance process.","Public commenters and EV drivers reported dozens of nonfunctional public chargers in field checks; a volunteer group found low uptime at some ports. Vendors contracted by utilities (Switch) and specialist maintenance providers (Charger Help) said they are migrating networks and establishing operations and maintenance protocols, and urged PSC to",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6602664,"Utilities and vendors push managed charging and TOU rates as tools to shift load off peak; regulators want feeder‑level targeting",253,1327000,1580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df&start=1327&end=1580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3848004-5ff4863f720d27ee0c5960f19b3a03df/thumbnail_1327000.jpg","/articles/6602664/Maryland/Utilities-and-vendors-push-managed-charging-and-TOU-rates-as-tools-to-shift-load-off-peak-regulators-want-feederlevel-targeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602664-c4367e1a08241627f9cf0cd01458920c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001468&Signature=AJ8zhTkj5~Eg3-FOmAZP-bzEB6r4cwD0h2~xpqFatTO9azS-4e7YgMXT5lQ9QJUUbJprA7mjpKbuQt1PtTystMjXrdklqZu91K4sOzk-s9gJj9LS9qeg0rSM4rTQ2Mrd5kLV78Eb6BYDOCXQqFr3ZYXuXxQWyAuS-K2iMfTB7I0AaYBOxtNOISZBXTx~LJECCI6wl1zogPgOg99fAKdIs3m1HHb-C9bHvnlW6PJg7s7MhbhAVQNmgsd0WVjMYsSQqXR6vWKkrvsJqj3tLYJiJZ9D9I6Zcc6k5DS2u8MrSQDIsnvVS69krWksuLK6HABajgA7IVcLDfbLOy37YCX30g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vendors and several utilities said time‑of‑use (TOU) rates paired with active managed‑charging (smart charge management, SCM) are a practical approach to control when EVs draw power and to limit wholesale and distribution costs. WeaveGrid, EV Energy and other vendors described their platforms and programs in which utilities can stagger charging, use vehicle telematics to control sessions and reduce the likelihood of new distribution upgrades. BGE, Pepco and others cited an Argonne National Laboratory study filed in the docket that modelled distribution‑level avoided upgrades when smart charging is employed.

Utilities' offer: PHI (Pepco/Delmarva) and Potomac Edison described load management portfolios with TOU pilots and SCM pilots designed to expand enrollment. BGE proposed a broad Charge Anywhere offering that incorporates managed‑charging signals for customers who charge away from home. Vendors said a mix of TOU pricing and active SCM reduces system peaks and provides both generation‑ and distribution‑level value.

Regulatory questions: Commissioners and staff asked whether the programs can be targeted to feeders and transformers where capacity constraints are likely, rather than broadly rolled out where they might create secondary peaks. Commissioner Suchman and others urged utilities to show feeder‑level studies and to demonstrate how Charge Anywhere will avoid concentrating charging at specific nodes. Several parties noted the Connecticut and Con Edison examples as analogous programs that provide data but are still early in evaluating multifamily managed charging.

Why it matters: Managed charging is a tool to keep incremental EV load from triggering expensive and slow distribution upgrades. Approving carefully targeted TOU and SCM programs could lower long‑term system costs and reduce upward pressure on customer bills.

Next steps: The PSC asked utilities to provide clearer hosting‑capacity information and feeder analyses; staff recommended modest expansions of SCM for utilities that do not have it yet while pausing large program scale‑ups until evidence from Argonne and pilot enrollments is available.","Electric utilities and software vendors urged the commission to approve time‑of‑use rates and smart charge management programs as the most cost‑effective way to integrate EVs without major distribution upgrades. Vendors said managed charging reduces peak and can form virtual power plants; commissioners asked for more granular targeting to address","actionData","errors"]

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BGE's Charge Anywhere and multifamily plan split stakeholders: equity aims and a $39 million price tag

Maryland utilities seek approval for Phase 2 EV portfolios as regulators and advocates flag costs and oversight gaps

Volunteers and vendors press PSC to hold utilities accountable for public‑charger reliability; Switch and Charger Help describe remediation plans

Utilities and vendors push managed charging and TOU rates as tools to shift load off peak; regulators want feeder‑level targeting