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Tenino council discusses EV charger rates, revenue and signage
Summary
Council members reviewed the new public EV chargers and discussed who receives revenue, possible per‑kWh rates (about 32¢ cited), insurance notification and signage to draw visitors to chargers. No rate was set; staff will add a budget line item and follow up with utility and insurer.
Council members used the Aug. 26 meeting to clarify how revenue from the city’s recently installed electric‑vehicle chargers will be handled.
Mayor Watterson and councilors said the host utility meter and management arrangement means the city will receive revenue that exceeds the electricity cost. Council discussed a local comparable rate of roughly 32¢ per kilowatt‑hour and agreed the council should set a charging rate and create a dedicated line item in the budget to capture revenue for future maintenance and upgrades.
Council also directed staff to contact Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to confirm the timeline for meter connection and to notify the city’s insurer about the chargers to ensure coverage for possible theft or damage. A councilmember suggested adding signage on Main Street directing travelers to the chargers so visitors know they are available.
No formal action was taken to set a rate or allocation; Mayor Watterson said he would ask staff to track revenue frequency (monthly or quarterly) and return with a proposal to the council for budget inclusion.
