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Vermillion council approves tiered rate increases for level‑3 EV charger on Princeton Street
Summary
The council approved staged rate increases for the city’s level‑3 electric vehicle charger on Princeton Street, moving to $13 per hour immediately and increasing to $16 on May 1 and $19 on July 1, citing higher utility costs for surge charging and a desire to keep the service available.
The Vermillion City Council voted Feb. 3 to amend rates for the city’s level‑3 electric vehicle (EV) charging station on Princeton Street, approving a three‑step increase intended to reflect the charger’s higher instantaneous power draw.
City staff said Vermillion operates two chargers: a level‑2 unit outside City Hall that delivers slower “trickle” charges and a level‑3 fast charger by Casey’s/Princeton Street that provides rapid charging in roughly 30–40 minutes. Jack, a city staff member, told the council the new schedule sets the Princeton Street station at $13 per hour (or $3.25 per quarter hour) immediately,…
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