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Senate committee hears industry support for SB 266, a five‑year limit on utility‑owned fast chargers
Summary
Supporters told the Senate Transportation Committee SB 266 would spur private investment in EV fast charging by barring electric distribution utilities from owning or operating fast chargers for five years, creating a right‑of‑first‑refusal and a 90‑day public notice process; lawmakers raised questions about urban and rural access.
Chair Coonsie opened a second hearing on Senate Bill 266 before the Senate Transportation Committee, hearing proponent testimony from Jordan Burns, director of policy for Americans for Affordable Clean Energy (ACE).
Burns said the legislation is intended to create ‘‘a competitive marketplace for EV fast charging’’ and to reduce uncertainty about the role of electric distribution utilities (EDUs). He told the committee the bill would prohibit EDUs from owning and operating EV fast chargers for five years unless ownership is placed in a separate subsidiary ‘‘without access to ratepayer funding.’’ Burns also described a right‑of‑first‑refusal process that would require public notice and a 90‑day waiting…
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