Sharon Racusin

SB150-FN proposes new regulations on all electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, imposing a $175 annual fee for testing by the Division of Weights and Measures— three to nine times higher than what is charged to traditional fuel dispensers. This bill aims to ensure accuracy and reliability of EV chargers, but significant drawbacks could harm the growth of EV charging infrastructure. INCREASED COSTS FOR THE STATE: New staff to manage the program expected to cost $322,500 more than its revenue, in a tight budget year. POTENTIAL DELAYS in Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure to meet the new regulations. We have learned from Vermont’s overregulation that it discouraged private investment. VAGUE LANGUAGE, which could implicate EV chargers at private residences. Consumer protection is important, but this language could stifle innovation & growth in EV charging. We propose a balanced amendment to the bill.