The bill amends sections 4928.01, 4928.03, and 4928.041 of the Revised Code to enhance regulations surrounding electric vehicle charging stations in Ohio. It introduces new definitions related to electric services, including "ancillary service," "electric distribution utility," and "competitive retail electric service." The amendments aim to streamline the regulatory framework for electric utilities and service providers, ensuring that the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging is adequately supported and integrated into the existing electric service landscape. The bill also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various entities involved in electric services, such as electric cooperatives and governmental aggregators, promoting the development and accessibility of electric vehicle charging stations.

Additionally, the bill defines "electric vehicle" as a vehicle powered entirely by a rechargeable electricity system and establishes "electric vehicle charging station" as equipment that transfers electric current to an electric vehicle's power system. It outlines competitive retail electric services to include electric vehicle charging stations alongside traditional services. The bill makes several deletions and insertions to clarify the competitive nature of retail electric services, removing previous language regarding the starting date for these services and emphasizing consumer access to suppliers within the certified territory of an electric utility. It also repeals existing sections of the Revised Code that are now superseded by the new provisions, ensuring a streamlined approach to the regulation of electric utilities and the integration of electric vehicles into the energy market.

Statutes affected:
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4928.01, 4928.03, 4928.041
As Passed By Senate: 4928.01, 4928.03, 4928.041