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Acton Select Board adopts idle fees for town electric vehicle chargers
Summary
The Acton Select Board voted to set idle fees for fast and Level 2 public EV chargers, establishing a 30‑minute grace period at fast chargers and a 12‑hour threshold at Level 2 stations. The motion sets $6 per hour for fast‑charger idling (capped at $50) and $2.40 per hour at Level 2 after the threshold; vote was unanimous.
The Acton Select Board voted to impose idle fees at town electric vehicle charging stations and approved a motion to implement distinct thresholds and charges for fast chargers and Level 2 chargers.
Director of Sustainability Andrea (last name not provided) told the board that the town’s charger revenue data show idling is occurring and recommended fees to encourage turnover. “The big reason that I am here today is to talk about setting an idle fee,” Andrea said, describing a proposed 15‑minute grace period at the Veterans Field fast charger and a $5 per hour fee billed in 15‑minute increments after the grace period (the memo’s…
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