Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

CAE - Grid Modernization


Summary

As an approach to creating an equitable modern electric grid, the Authority has tasked the Clean and Affordable Energy (CAE) unit with creating a framework that will help address energy affordability for our customers and underserved communities, improve customer resilience, support a green economy, and move the needle towards a decarbonized future. 


To Learn More:

PURA’s Innovative Approach to an Equitable Modern Grid (YouTube)

PURA Grid Mod Page


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program: To support the deployment of EVs in Connecticut in-line with the State’s commitment to the Zero Emissions Vehicle MOU and our economy-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, PURA established a nine-year, statewide EV Charging Program part of Docket No. 17-12-03RE04, which was formalized in Docket No. 21-08-06. The key aspects of the program include upfront incentives for home level 2 chargers, as well as a managed charging program for residential customers. For public chargers, the program includes upfront incentives for both the charging infrastructure (EVSE) and any “Make-Ready” electrical work required on the distribution grid to support the EVSE.

Learn more about the EV Charging Program


EV Development: Federal, state, and community incentives make electric vehicles and charging stations more affordable than ever. With many types of programs and incentives, Connecticut residents and businesses can take part in meeting our renewable targets and improving clean energy integration. Check the sites, below, often for new incentive programs offered by DEEP and others. 

Link to EV Incentives: EVConnecticut

EV Rate Program: Electric Vehicle Rate Program

Federal Tax Credit: Alternative Fuels Data Center: Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Tax Credit

DOE: Alternative Fuels Data Center: Connecticut Laws and Incentives


Electric Vehicles

EVs purchased on or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. Find out more on Federal Tax Credits for All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

EV Charging Stations
Congress retroactively extended the alternative vehicle refueling equipment tax credit through December 31, 2020. Customers could be eligible for up to a 30% federal tax credit for the cost of the EVSE and installation. For more information about the tax credit please see the US Dept. of Energy website Alternative Fuels Data Center: Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

EV Development: CHEAPR, EV Loans and Rebates
EVConnecticut
EV Roadmap for CT


Open/Other Dockets:

Docket No. 17-12-03RE04: PURA Investigation into Distribution System Planning of the Electric Distribution Companies –Zero Emission Vehicles
Docket No. 21-08-06: Annual Review of the Electric Vehicle Charging Program – Year 1
Docket No. 17-12-03RE05: (Innovation Pilots)
Docket No. 17-12-03RE11: (News Rates Designs and Rates Review)


Outside/Other Resources:

Equitable Modern Grid Decision
Take Back Our Grid Act