ATE finds that National Grid’s proposed program changes and investments follow best practice in EV program design, are tailored to achieve the market transformation that National Grid and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts desire, and meet customer needs in an efficient way.
As utilities across the country file the next iteration of EV programs and plans, ATE has identified several trends, all of which are reflected in National Grid’s filing:
– Simplified program designs, enrollment processes, and incentive structures;
– Increasingly sophisticated approaches to managed charging, particularly in the residential sector;
– Continued focus on underserved or environmental justice communities, and
– Flexible program design, to accommodate evolving customer business models and reduce interdependence with federal- and/or state-level incentives and programs.
These trends demonstrate that utilities like National Grid are focused on customer responsiveness, administrative efficiency, and ratepayer affordability, while remaining committed to supporting transportation electrification.