Ameren Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Plan Approved by ICC

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Ameren Illinois announced the approval of its electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on July 8, 2021. This initiative aims to promote EV adoption and expand charging station installations across central and southern Illinois, contributing to the state's green energy objectives. Key components include special rates for residential and transit facility charging, and incentives for public charging stations. Enrollment for these new rate options begins in Fall 2021, addressing concerns like range anxiety and enhancing accessibility for low-income customers.

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• Approval of electric vehicle charging tariff by ICC.
• Incentives for residential and transit facility charging to promote EV adoption.
• Support for low-income customers through supplemental line extension allowances.
• Plans to enhance charging infrastructure accessibility across service territory.

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COLLINSVILLE, Ill., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), is today announcing the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the company's electric vehicle charging tariff, which will help jump-start electric vehicle adoption and charging station installation in central and southern Illinois and accelerate progress on the state's green energy goals.

The tariff, filed in August of 2020, allows the company to support the development of a network of charging infrastructure, and implement special time-based delivery service rates and other incentives to encourage greater adoption of electric vehicles.

"A common barrier that people identify when considering EV ownership is range anxiety, the concern that a charging station will not be available during extended road travel. This tariff will help address this concern by providing rate incentives and supplemental line extension allowances that will improve accessibility to in-home and on-the-road charging infrastructure," said Richard Mark, Chairman and President, Ameren Illinois, who noted there are fewer than 60 publicly available charging stations across Ameren Illinois' 44,000 sq. mile service territory.

"The plan also includes additional supplemental line extension allowances for charging station installations that serve customers in low income areas, to help support electric transportation for these customers," Mark continued.

There are six components to Ameren Illinois' Electric Vehicle Charging Program –

• Single Family Residential Charging. Includes a special delivery service rate to encourage at-home charging during non-peak hours.
• Multi-Family Residential Charging. Designed to encourage electric vehicle ownership among those living in multi-family facilities, while also giving those residents an option to charge at home. Also provides a special delivery service rate and supplemental line extension allowance for property owners who install charging facilities at their properties, with additional allowances for installations in low income areas.
• Education Facility Charging.  Offers special delivery service rates and incentives for electric school bus operators. Will support clean transportation for school children in the Ameren Illinois territory. 
• Transit Facility Charging. Offers special delivery service rates and incentives for those customers who operate public electric transit buses. Will support Ameren Illinois' low-to-moderate income customer base by providing a means for those who don't own a vehicle to participate in the electrification of the transportation sector.
• Corridor Charging. Incentive for property owners and third-party entities to install publicly-accessible fast charging stations in predetermined areas along transportation corridors.
• Non-Corridor Fast DC Charging.  Rate incentives to encourage installation of public fast charging throughout the territory.

Customers will be able to begin enrolling in the new rate options beginning in Fall 2021.

More information on electric vehicles, including the benefits of driving electric and Ameren Illinois EV rates and programs, are available by visiting AmerenIllinois.com/EV.

About Ameren Illinois 

Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and more than 800,000 natural gas customers in Illinois. Our mission is to power the quality of life. Our service territory covers more than 1,200 communities and 43,700 square miles. For more information, visit AmerenIllinois.com, find us on Twitter @AmerenIllinois or Facebook.com/AmerenIllinois.

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SOURCE Ameren Illinois

FAQ

What is the significance of the electric vehicle charging tariff approved by the ICC for AEE?

The electric vehicle charging tariff approved by the ICC supports the expansion of charging infrastructure in central and southern Illinois, promoting electric vehicle adoption.

When can customers start enrolling in the new EV rate options from Ameren Illinois?

Customers can begin enrolling in the new EV rate options starting in Fall 2021.

What are the components of the Ameren Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Program?

The program includes components such as single family residential charging, multi-family residential charging, education facility charging, transit facility charging, corridor charging, and non-corridor fast DC charging.

How does the charging tariff address range anxiety for electric vehicle owners?

The tariff provides rate incentives and supplemental allowances to improve accessibility to charging stations, thus alleviating range anxiety for EV owners.

What are the benefits for low-income customers regarding the new EV charging tariff?

The tariff includes supplemental line extension allowances for charging station installations in low-income areas, supporting access to electric transportation.