Do EVs belong in demand-side management plans?

Key takeaways

  • There are only utilities or program administrators in seven jurisdictions that include stand-alone EV programs as part of their demand-side management (DSM) plans.
  • More often, EV-related measures (chargers, for example) appear in an existing appliance or demand response program.
  • Some EV offerings might fit nicely into DSM, but in other cases the DSM plan may be the only path available or may act as a near-term solution to get programs off the ground quickly.
  • Utilities with more expansive EV mandates may need to find an alternative process for funding and reporting on EV efforts, such as a dedicated transportation electrification (TE) plan.
  • Regardless of where these efforts are documented, consistent and transparent reporting on your EV plans and progress will help you justify future programs and resource requests and help you align goals related to EVs, DSM, and electrification.

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