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Potomac Edison Expands Public EV Charging Network in Maryland

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has joined forces with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort in Flintstone, Allegany County. The initiative is part of Potomac Edison's EV Driven pilot program, which aims to make EV ownership more accessible and convenient throughout Maryland. As of now, Potomac Edison has successfully installed over three-fourths of the 59 committed charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, under the EV Driven program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project is part of Potomac Edison's EV Driven pilot program, approved by the Public Service Commission of Maryland in 2019, to make EV ownership easier and more accessible throughout Maryland.
  • Potomac Edison has installed over three-fourths of the 59 committed charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, under the EV Driven program.
  • The two DC fast chargers were installed on Rocky Gap State Park property, and customers pay for the electricity they use while charging their vehicle.
  • Most EVs can get an 80% charge in approximately an hour using DC fast chargers.
  • The EV Driven program is designed to benefit the state's environment by reducing auto emissions and supporting Maryland's goal to reach 300,000 zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025.
  • Potomac Edison offers incentives such as residential rebates for purchasing and installing a qualified smart Level 2 EV charging station, and a 2-cent per kWh hour discount for charging during off-peak hours.
  • Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
  • The company's commitment to making EV adoption more accessible, affordable, and convenient aligns with Maryland's electrification goals.
  • As part of the partnership, customers can enjoy the lake and casino while charging their vehicles, making the location an ideal stop between Hagerstown and Morgantown.

Statistics:

  • 59 charging stations committed under the EV Driven program
  • 20 fast-charging stations installed as part of the program
  • 285,000 customers served by Potomac Edison in seven counties in Maryland
  • 155,000 customers served by Potomac Edison in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
  • 2-cent per kWh hour discount for charging during off-peak hours
  • 80% charge time for most EVs using DC fast chargers in approximately an hour

Sources:

  • [1] www.evdrivenpe.com (Potomac Edison's EV Driven program website)
  • [2] Public Service Commission of Maryland (approval of EV Driven pilot program in 2019)
  • [3] Rocky Gap Casino and Resort (press release on EV charging station installation)
  • [4] Maryland Department of Natural Resources (statement by Sarah Milbourne, acting western region manager)
  • [5] Potomac Edison (press release on EV Driven program and charging station installation)

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