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BC Hydro charging rates are increasing in Sept


On July 28, we filed an application with the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to increase our current rates for public electric vehicle charging service.

The new proposed rates are slightly higher than the current interim rates to help recover the costs of building and operating charging stations, and to better align with market rates.

If approved, the cost* to charge at our public charging stations effective September 1, 2023 will be:

• 3 cents per minute for Level 2 charging (currently free)
• 13 cents per minute for 25 kW charging (currently 12.19 cents)
• 25 cents per minute for 50 kW charging (currently 21.33 cents)
• 33 cents per minute for 100 kW charging (currently 27.43 cents)

*plus GST

 

Somewhat similar to the presently ongoing Canadian class action auto parts conspiracy of which I filed 2 claims for Nissan Leafs I purchased during the time period.
"The class actions affect any person in Canada who purchased or leased a new vehicle containing the relevant parts or who purchased the relevant parts for installation in a new vehicle (ie. automakers).

The following is a list of the actions started:

Air Conditioning Systems, Air Flow Meters, Alternators, Anti-Vibration Rubber Parts, Autolights, Automatic Transmission Fluid Warmers and Oil Coolers, Automotive Brake Hoses, Automotive Exhaust Systems, Automotive Steel Tubes, Bearings, Braking Systems, Body Sealing Parts, Ceramic Substrates, Constant Velocity Joint Boot, Electric Powered Steering Assemblies, Electronic Control Units (ECU), Electronic Throttle Bodies, Fan Motors, Fuel Injection Systems, Fuel Senders, Heater Control Panels (HCP), High Intensity Discharge Ballasts (HID Ballasts), Hoses, Ignition Coils, Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC), Inverters, Manual Steering Columns, Motor Generators, Occupant Safety Systems (OSS), Oxygen Sensors, Plastic Interior Trim, Power Window Motors, Power Window Switches, Radiators, Shock Absorbers, Spark Plugs, Starters, Steering Angle Sensors, Switches, Windshield Washer Systems, Windshield Wiper Systems, Wire Harness Systems."
Auto Parts Class Actions | Price-fixing | Siskinds Law Firm

FWIW patiently waiting for my $50

 

Just got the e-mail update:

Hi Edward,

Our proposed public EV charging rates will not be changing September 1 as a result of our application and our current charging rates will remain in place. This is following a decision today by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) that the interim changes we applied for as part of our public EV charging rate application were not approved. Instead, the BCUC has initiated an expedited review process for our application.

Our public charging rate application is in response to previous decisions by the BCUC and incorporates feedback we've heard from our customers. It proposes:

• Moving to energy-based rates and adding an extended stay fee
• Expanding our network to over 3,000 charging units over 10 years
• Increasing the power level of our stations over time
• Introducing more level 2 charging

 

Press release from BC Hydro - 180 kW dual chargers
Now that's more like it, not sure if they will have CCS, NACS and CHAdeMO connectors, or a combination thereof. They are also shared, so a limit of 90 kW if both are used.
They appear to be well marked, so as to avoid confusion if pulling out the handle if another EV is latched onto the other one.
"The first communities expected to receive these units include Tumbler Ridge, Manning Park, Mackenzie and Surrey. BC Hydro aims to start installing these units in late fall 2023 and many of its new locations planned in 2024 will also receive these higher-powered charging units."

Picture thanks to Burnabynow

 

B.C. Hydro is starting a Peak rewards program, this applies to T-Stats and Load controllers as well, but I edited those out to keep focus on EVs. I am sure over time this will include more brands, but for now...just these 3:
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Peak Rewards



Enroll your products

How it works
Throughout the year, we'll hold periodic 'peak time events'. During these events, we'll remotely adjust your enrolled smart home device(s). This may include delaying the start of charging your electric vehicle (EV)

Each event will last no more than four consecutive hours. You can opt out of the event at any time, and you'll always maintain full override control of your enrolled devices. After an event ends, your device will return to its normal operation.

You'll receive a $50 annual reward


Networked EV chargers

• ChargePoint Level 2 networked EV chargers
• JuiceBox Level 2 networked EV chargers
• SWTCH networked EV chargers*

*Only an eligible product for multi-unit residential buildings that participate in this program. Contact your strata or SWTCH Energy for more information.



If you're enrolling an EV charger, you must:

• Own a plug-in electric vehicle.
• Have an eligible EV charger that's always connected to the internet, or be a SWTCH user living in a participating building.
  • SWTCH users don't need to own their residence.