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Council adopts optional RG‑3 overnight EV charging rate
Summary
The River Falls Common Council approved an optional RG‑3 residential electric rate to encourage overnight EV charging; staff confirmed the rate will require a one‑year commitment similar to the existing RG‑2 program.
Council members approved a resolution to add an RG‑3 optional residential rate intended to incentivize EV owners to charge overnight (midnight–5 a.m.) at a lower rate. A council member explained the policy intention to shift charging away from the 3–7 p.m. peak and described systemwide savings from lower wholesale power costs.
Utility staff confirmed the RG‑3 rate will require a one‑year commitment, consistent with the existing RG‑2 contract requirement, and said tools such as a "my account" comparison tool will help customers choose the correct rate. The resolution passed by voice vote.
Staff said the city will monitor customer sign‑ups and system impacts and expects shifting load away from peak hours will lower wholesale power costs and benefit all ratepayers.
