Electric vehicle (EV) technology has progressed dramatically in recent years and is beginning to create changes to our conventional transportation system. Transportation electrification (TE) can provide significant benefits to EV purchasers and utility customers generally, improves air quality, and aids in the growth of the Arizona economy. To unlock this value, Arizona’s electric utilities along with regulatory agencies, policymakers, automakers, third-party charging service providers, and other stakeholders must work together to support EV adoption while also integrating this new load into the existing electricity system.
Arizona’s Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan is intended to provide a roadmap for TE in our state, focused on realizing the associated air quality and economic development benefits for all residents along with understanding the impact of EV charging on the grid. In 2020, Arizona utilities – Arizona Public Service (APS), Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Salt River Project (SRP) – and other stakeholders will discuss proposed TE programs and initiatives with the ultimate goal of drafting a plan to implement TE in Arizona.
The final Phase II Plan was filed with the ACC on April 1, 2021.