Colorado utility seeks participants for electric vehicle study
As a means of assessing electric vehicle (EV) energy consumption patterns and smart charging technology, Platte River Power Authority is seeking EV owners to participate in a distributed charging study.
“Smart EV charging aligns well with Platte River’s core pillars of providing reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable electricity and services to our owner communities,” Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River, said. “As our non-carbon portfolio continues to expand, a better understanding of EV owner consumption patterns will provide valuable insight and allow consumers to participate in our energy future.”
The analysis, in which Platter River is offering a rebate to the study participants, serves as the first of its kind in Colorado and provides participants with the opportunity to schedule charging activity around the most cost-effective times of use.
Data collected will provide Platte River with a better understanding of energy consumption behaviors, which can help inform resource planning efforts as the organization works toward achieving a 100 percent non-carbon resource mix by 2030.
In order to be eligible to participate in the study, consumers must be an EV owner and customer of Estes Park Light & Power, Fort Collins Utilities, Longmont Power & Communications or Loveland Water and Power. Prospective participants must also agree to rebate terms and conditions, have or acquire a 240-volt NEMA 14-50 service outlet to connect the charger, have WiFi internet access, and purchase one of four smart level 2 charging stations from the Efficiency Works Store.
