Northeast Charging Infrastructure Anticipates EV Charging Expansion

Northeast Charging Infrastructure Issues

The Strategy acknowledges that this establishment of any “robust and reliable charging network” is contingent on resolution of important overarching conditions could be determinative of consumer acceptance along with the near-term economic viability of public charging.

Interoperability. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) need to be equipped allow payment options without restriction depending on network membership or subscription. To facilitate this, multi-state workgroups need to be formed to take into consideration network interoperability requirements.

Regulation of EVSE Providers. EVSE providers need to be exempt from regulation as public service companies.

Residential TOU Rates. PUC proceedings has to be open to contemplate residential variable EV rates or alternatives sticking with the same benefits.

Demand Charges. PUC proceedings has to be open to take into account options to reduce demand charges.

Future Proofing. Electrical infrastructure supports needs to ensure > 150kW DC fast charging stations for very long distance travel. Also, sites should be designed to enable additional charging capacity and stations.

Data Collection. Data collection and reporting requirements has to be established.

Uptime. Station maintenance and repair requirements need to be established. Real-time information about operational status need to be provided to EV users, which likely includes installing multiple stations to guarantee service.

Pricing Transparency. Device or payment screens must display live pricing and fee info.

Signage.  Alternative EV charging symbols for wayfinding signs together with regulatory signs to restrict parking and optimize utilization of EVSE must be implemented.

Building Codes. Residential and commercial building codes really should be amended to mandate makeready  charging infrastructure. Local EV ordinances, too, needs to be enacted which need EV-ready parking spaces.

ADA Compliance.  Building codes needs to be amended or communities should adopt state guidelines to require ADA accessibility for EVSE.

Streamlined EVSE Permitting. Workgroups needs to be convened to produce recommendations for streamlined EVSE permitting.

Low-Income & Disadvantaged Communities. Workgroups ought to be formed to recognize and address barriers to clean up mobility.


As these states and Washington DC share similar air quality as well as concerns, the price of working cooperatively toward a vital common goal of preparing let's focus on the increasing numbers of electric vehicles while driving becomes essential. Janet Coit, Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, summed in the necessity with the Strategy with the northeast corridor. “Having more electric cars on the highway will also help mitigate the results of global warming and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.”