Electric vehicles (EVs) are key to reducing pollution and improving air quality. But for Utahns to ditch the tailpipe, access to charging is essential. That’s why Utah Clean Energy stepped in to help safeguard electric vehicle (EV) charging incentives that were on the chopping block.
Rocky Mountain Power’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP) is a 10-year, ratepayer-funded program that supports a mix of utility-owned fast charging stations, innovative partnerships, and customer incentives. During its 3-year program review this summer, Rocky Mountain Power proposed eliminating all customer incentives for EV charging.
Utah Clean Energy pushed back. We filed testimony detailing why customer incentives are effective for expanding charging access, accelerating EV adoption, and making sure that the benefits of zero emission transportation – such as clean air and fuel savings – reach all Utahns. We worked with other intervening parties, and Rocky Mountain Power, to help negotiate a settlement agreement that preserves the incentive program.
Safeguarding Charging Incentives for Multifamily Housing
Pending approval from the Public Service Commission, the agreement stipulates that the incentive program (Schedule 120) will reopen on January 1, 2026, with $3.4 million dedicated to Level 2 and DC fast charging incentives for multifamily and commercial properties.
One of our top priorities during the negotiation was to ensure support for charging in multifamily housing. Multifamily charging is one of the most critical and underserved components of Utah’s EV infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that around 80% of EV charging happens at home. For the growing number of Utahns living in apartments and condos, home charging is often not an option. Strengthening multifamily charging is essential for equitable EV access and for meeting Utah’s long-term clean air and climate goals.
Utah Clean Energy is proud to have helped secure investment in a program that helps to expand access to EV charging. We are grateful for the collaboration with other parties, regulators, and Rocky Mountain Power. We will continue to keep working to ensure that the transition to zero emission transportation in Utah benefits everyone.
You can read Utah Clean Energy’s testimony and the details of the settlement agreement HERE.
We would like to clarify that Utah Clean Energy is not a solar company. We are a nonprofit organization that advocates for solar and other clean energy technologies, but we do not install or sell solar in any way.