Gas Station Owners, Charging Companies Oppose Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Charging Plan

27 Sep 2022 | Abstracted from Energy News

"Gas station and convenience store owners, EV charging companies, and conservative and free-market groups say Xcel Energy’s ability to use ratepayer money for the rollout would give it an unfair advantage in what’s expected nationally to be a nearly $50 billion a year market by the end of the decade.

"At-home charging will be the cheapest and most convenient option for many drivers, eliminating the need for many gas station stops."

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