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City staff propose higher EV‑spot charging rates; council set second reading for Sept. 17
Summary
City staff told the council the City’s EV‑spot network has higher electricity and maintenance costs than expected and recommended raising per‑kWh rates and connection fees; the council held the item for a Sept. 17 second reading and public hearing.
City staff on Wednesday presented a proposed increase to rates for Saint Paul’s EV‑spot network, saying electricity and maintenance costs have risen since the city set its original rates in 2021.
Russ Stark, who led the staff presentation, told council members the city last set charging rates by ordinance in 2021 and has not changed them since. Stark said the proposed adjustment would raise Level‑2 daytime and nighttime per‑kilowatt‑hour rates from 25¢/23¢ to 30¢/27¢ respectively, and increase DC…
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