Potomac Edison’s EV Driven pilot program has completed installing 59 public charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, in Maryland.
The program was approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission as part of a statewide effort to help make EV ownership easier and more accessible. It aims to reduce auto emissions and support Maryland's goal to reach 300,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2025.
Potomac Edison has filed a proposal with the Maryland Public Service Commission to start a second phase of its EV Driven pilot program. The proposal not only includes an extension for certain previously approved programs but also requests approval to offer new EV programs to better align with current market conditions and support Maryland’s state policies promoting transportation electrification.
The second phase of the program will offer the following benefits if approved:
- Extension of the residential “EV Charger Time of Use” rates which provide customers to save on their electric bill by charging their vehicles during pre-determined off-peak hours.
- Continued ownership and operation of public chargers installed during the first phase.
- Installation of additional chargers in underserved communities.
- Assistance for businesses, landlords and HOAs to provide EV charging.
- Local, state and federal fleet site assessments to inform customers about charging infrastructure.
- A grant assistance program to help customers leverage funding sources.
According to Potomac Edison, the EV chargers installed in the last four years are increasingly being used by the public, confirming the importance of the projects. Potomac Edison’s latest charging station in Middletown, Maryland reported that the charger was used daily by at least one person, and oftentimes more.
