Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposed to create a commercial electric vehicle charging rate class, which would include two new rate schedules – EV-Small and EV-Large – to accelerate EV deployment and support for commercial customers, according to a Nov. 6 filing with the California Public Utilities Commission. The charges would feature a monthly subscription charge based on maximum charging capacity, and a time-of-use volumetric rate intended to encourage charging during times of higher renewable generation and lower marginal cost. The utility said that the proposal would replace demand charges with subscription pricing, allowing customers to select the required amount of power for their charging stations. This charge would be much lower than current demand charges and provide customers with simpler, more consistent monthly costs. The new rates are expected encourage investments in clean transportation by improving ownership costs for EV drivers, fleets, and charging infrastructure developers.