Incentivize utilities so that they dont need to rate base Smart Garage investments

Solution Details:

Pain Point:  What if these cars exacerbate my peak load?

General Implementation Strategy:  Minimal smart charging from the first vehicle that hits the road

Primary Actors:  Federal Government

Other solutions to this pain point:

• Tie utility perks with 'no charge' times
• Incentivize nighttime charging
• Break out plug-in electricity costs on utility bills to reinforce cost saving

Other solutions that fall into this general strategy:

• Tie utility perks with 'no charge' times
• Incentivize nighttime charging
• Break out plug-in electricity costs on utility bills to reinforce cost saving

Other solutions for this primary actor:

• Create incentives which are friendly to vehicle efficiency
• Provide grants to develop and deploy innovative plug-in technologies
• CO2 tax and rebate system for vehicles
• Government-sponsored battery warranty program
• Increase battery research funding
• Endorse national commitment to building domestic batteries
• Remove tax barriers completely for plug-ins

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