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Retailers Back Limits on Utility Use of Ratepayer Funds for EV Fast Charging; Utilities, Others Warn of Risks
Summary
Fuel retailers testified they will invest in fast chargers but urged the committee to limit electric utilities from using ratepayer funds to enter retail fast‑charging markets. Several transit and business witnesses warned the bill's EV provisions could create unintended consequences for infrastructure planning and ratepayers.
Representatives of convenience retailers and independent fuel businesses told the committee they support electric vehicle fast charging development in Ohio but urged clear rules that keep electric distribution utilities from using ratepayer funds to directly compete with private station operators.
Why it matters: Public policy and the budget language discussed would determine whether utilities can own or fund fast chargers (or only the make‑ready infrastructure) in certain rural or low‑market areas. Proponents argued limiting utility use of ratepayer funds protects private investment and…
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