Some consumers say the proposed rate hike would reduce the incentive for others to make the switch to an electric vehicle..
VANCOUVER — Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC Hydro to increase public charging rates has him concerned.
When Butzelaar and his partner sold two gas-powered cars and bought an electric Volkswagen, he estimates they saved about $350 in the first month on fuel alone. The BC Utilities Commission has appointed a panel to consider the July 28 application and is currently accepting public comments.When Butzelaar found out BC Hydro was seeking a rate increase, he emailed the commission, urging the regulator to deny the company's"illogical" request because it still wants to charge fees by the minute.
BC Hydro notified customers about the proposed rate increase earlier this month, prompting Butzelaar and others to write to the utilities commission, which posted public comment letters this week. "BC Hydro should be providing EV charging at a reduced rate to encourage people to switch EV's," her letter says."BC Hydro should be displaying leadership in encouraging EV ownership by providing non?market prices."
Qualey said the rate increase sought by BC Hydro may be understandable, but the timing and"optics" are less than perfect.
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