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Retailers and fuel industry back bill limiting utility use of ratepayer funds for EV fast charging
Summary
Sheetz, Hightower Petroleum and other fuel retailers asked the Senate to approve bill language that limits electric utilities' use of customer rates to pay for EV fast chargers, arguing private retailers will invest if the market is kept competitive and utilities do not undercut private investment.
Representatives of Sheetz, Hightower Petroleum and other fuel and convenience retailers testified in favor of language in House Bill 96 that would restrict Ohio electric utilities from using ratepayer funds to underwrite direct ownership and operation of EV fast chargers in most commercial settings.
"This legislation does not prohibit an electric utility…
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