Integrating Programs to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, utilities are facing new challenges in managing increased electricity demand while maintaining grid reliability. Programs like New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric’s (RG&E) integrated approach provide a model for balancing infrastructure expansion with grid stability. Their suite of initiatives, EV Make-Ready (EVMR), Demand Charge Rebate (DCR) and Load Management Technology Incentive Program (LMTIP), work together to reduce upfront installation costs, lower ongoing operational charges, and incentivize technologies that actively manage charging loads. By empowering customers to optimize their energy use and providing utilities with data on usage patterns, these programs enable smarter, more predictable grid operations without compromising user experience.
Beyond infrastructure and cost incentives, these programs emphasize coordination, equity and long-term planning. Co-marketing, contractor training and targeted funding for disadvantaged communities ensure broad access and engagement, while data-driven insights inform better program design and technology choices.
