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Council approves modest fee for town EV chargers after 90‑day trial
Summary
After a 90‑day pilot at town hall showing modest use (about 4,851 kWh delivered), council approved staff's recommendation to set a 25¢ per kWh fee (staff said that level covers variable costs and network fees) and to revisit rates as usage patterns evolve.
Town staff reported results from a 90‑day trial of four Level‑2 EV chargers at the municipal center: the chargers delivered roughly 4,851 kilowatt‑hours over the trial and were used approximately 740 hours total. Staff presented several pricing options: charging only the town's energy cost (about 16¢/kWh), a break‑even option (25¢/kWh to cover electricity and networking fees), and a market rate (40¢/kWh) that would also cover equipment warranty and longer‑term costs.
Staff recommended option 3 (25¢/kWh) as an administratively simple, break‑even approach; they noted Blink network fees and typical session lengths for common EV models. Council members discussed seasonality of demand, whether the town should subsidize EV drivers, competitive local pricing (for nearby municipalities and libraries), and differentiated pricing for town fleet versus visitors. Several members favored starting at break‑even and revisiting the policy as usage trends emerge.
Council adopted the staff recommendation to charge 25¢/kWh (with the ability to set idle fees and adjust for residents or fleet accounts through RFID registration). The motion carried by voice vote; staff will publish further usage breakdowns and track seasonal demand.
