The Florida Public Service Commission recently held a roundtable discussion on electric-vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
The roundtable, featuring utility, manufacturer, and industry development representatives, discussed public and private electric-vehicle charging infrastructure as well as the effects of EVs on the state’s power grid and energy consumption. EV regulation and marketing were also discussed.
“As electric vehicle popularity and demand continues to grow, we want to make sure Florida can adapt to the evolving technology and associated infrastructure requirements,” said Commission Chairman Julie Brown said. “The good news we heard today is that EVs can reduce Florida’s fossil-fuel consumption, and they will play an important role in our state’s overall transportation plans.”
In 2012, the commission held an EV workshop.
Participants at this year’s roundtable included the City of Tallahassee, Florida Power & Light Co., Edison Electric Institute, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Co., Gulf Power Co., Florida Public Utilities Co., Orlando Utilities Commission, the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association, Drive Electric Florida, General Motors, Tesla, ChargePoint, and EVgo.
The commission’s goals are to provide safe and reliable utility services to Florida residents, to streamline regulatory requirements, encourage efficiency and innovation, and to ensure utility services comply with requirements, industry standards and practices.