Maryland Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Workgroup to Hold First Meeting

New EVSE Workgroup Established by Maryland Legislature to Study Reliability Issues

The Maryland legislature recently passed, and Governor Wes Moore signed into law, SB951/HB1028, establishing the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Workgroup. This Workgroup has been tasked with developing a framework for reliability and reporting standards for EV charging stations. Additionally, the Workgroup will study and make recommendations regarding which government entities should ensure accountability for EV charging stations and propose regulations to address various issues outlined in the legislation. They must produce a report by November 1st.

First Meeting Announcement

The EVSE Workgroup will hold its inaugural meeting on July 9, 2024, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. This virtual meeting will be hosted via WebEx. You can join the meeting using the following link: WebEx Meeting Link.

You can also dial in by phone at (202) 860-2110, using the access code 23476522148.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide verbal comments at the end of the meeting. A recording of the meeting will be available afterward on the Commission’s YouTube channel.

Agenda Highlights

The agenda for the first meeting includes the following key goals:

Statutory Goals:

• Develop a regulatory framework for the items specified in SB951/HB1028.
• Determine the responsible entities for implementing the regulatory framework.
• Develop rules for determining EV charging station uptime and enforcement mechanisms.

Group Goals:

• Identify what aspects the Workgroup should develop versus what should be handled by implementing agencies.
• Decide which issues need to be codified in legislation, which should be determined through rulemaking, and which do not require formal rules.

Guiding Principles for Recommendations:

• Ensure that EV charging stations used by the public operate as advertised.
• Avoid unduly hampering the deployment of additional EVSE.

Meeting Notice and Agenda Links

You can access the meeting notice and agenda for the July 9, 2024, EVSE Workgroup meeting through the following links:

• Meeting Notice
• Agenda

Meeting Details and Materials

First EVSE Workgroup Meeting Details:

• Date: July 9, 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Format: Virtual via WebEx (link) or phone at (202) 860-2110 (Access code: 23476522148)
• Public Comment: Opportunity provided at the meeting’s end.
• Recording: Available after the meeting on the PSC YouTube Channel (link)

Meeting Materials:

• Links to the meeting notice and agenda are available on the PSC website at MailLog Number 310679.