OpEd: Yes To Electric-Vehicle Chargers, But Who Should Pay?

10 Mar 2023 | Abstracted from Star Tribune

"Minnesota needs a vast improvement in its supply of fast-charging EV ports to meet its goal of a 20% electric passenger fleet by 2030. Hence the attractiveness of Xcel's proposal to build and operate 730 charging stations across the state.

"Xcel would like to thumb a ride from its ratepayers, adding close to $200 million to the electric bills of its Minnesota customers...A surcharge added to their electric bill to cover the cost of an EV

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