\nHave you ever wondered why you pay for EV charging based on time, rather than energy, here in Canada?

It is because of a federal agency, Measurement Canada, which currently prohibits charging providers from billing customers for the energy (kWh) they consume. To enable energy-based billing, the Agency must establish new metering rules for EV charging. Until then, customers must be billed using time. Imagine a consumer paying for gasoline based on how long they use a gas pump – rather than for the litres of gasoline they fill.

\nWhy do Tesla customers always ask for energy-based billing?

Energy-based billing provides accountability for charging operators, and fair and transparent billing for consumers because they would pay for the actual energy delivered. Billing per minute can lead to confusion and inconsistent customer experiences because some customers effectively pay more than others for the same amount of energy because their bill is based on how long their car was charging.

\nWhat can be done to fix this problem?

In support of our customers, Tesla filed a request with Measurement Canada seeking “temporary dispensation” – a power granted to the Agency to provide exemptions on a temporary basis – so that customers could be billed on an energy basis until new rules are written. In its response, Measurement Canada swiftly dismissed our request.

There is good news. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, has the power to intervene to allow energy-based billing at EV chargers today, and until such time as Measurement Canada finalizes its metering rules and a reasonable retrofit period can be provided. Given Minister Champagne’s ongoing support for good EV policy – along with the Minister of Natural Resources, the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, who has created leading EV infrastructure programs that are also impacted – we are optimistic that the government will step in and do the right thing for EV drivers. Tell us why you think he should!

Tesla wants to hear from you about why you think Measurement Canada should immediately enable per-kWh billing by granting a temporary dispensation for Superchargers. Send us a video or written message so we can share your views with the Government of Canada. Help us fix Supercharger billing.

\nWhat you need to know:

Public EV charging operators in Canada currently bill EV drivers on a time-basis (per-minute or per-hour), because Canadian metering rules were not designed with EV charging in mind. Therefore, the existing rules are not suited for Measurement Canada to review and approve the metering devices that would be embedded in EV charging equipment.

In the fall of 2020, after hearing from EV drivers and enthusiasts like you from across the country, Measurement Canada launched a stakeholder consultation to develop metering rules to allow EV charging to be priced on the amount of energy received (kilowatt-hour). Tesla has been participating actively in the consultation process alongside other EV equipment manufacturers and operators, as well as representatives of EV owners' associations.

Tesla recognizes that developing metering specifications that are adapted for new and evolving technologies takes time. In the meantime, EV drivers should be able to pay on a per-kWh basis for charging services. Measurement Canada has the power to provide a temporary dispensation from metering rules for Superchargers, until rules for DC charging equipment are established – and for a limited time afterward to mitigate the impact of any retrofits that may become necessary.

\nUnfortunately, Measurement Canada swiftly dismissed Tesla’s request for such a dispensation.

Most other jurisdictions, including many in the United States, allow energy-based billing while metering guidance and rules are being developed. But, not in Canada.

Measurement Canada has failed to develop a plan and timeline to enable kWh-billing on DC fast charging, such as Superchargers, but we’re confident that, once fully briefed – and with your support – the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, will step in to solve this issue. The Minister has the power to intervene and to allow energy-based billing at EV chargers now, until such time as Measurement Canada finalizes its metering rules and a reasonable retrofit period can be provided.

Make your voice heard today, and let us know what a switch from per-minute billing to per-kWh billing would mean to you. Record a video above, or submit a written comment below.

Enabling kWh-billing for EV charging will provide more transparent pricing and ensure that EV drivers are not penalized for slower charging sessions.

Time is a bad measure to charge customers for EV charging services. This is because EVs charge at different speeds for a variety of reasons:

Different cars charge at different rates on the same charging station

Different vehicle models are equipped with different onboard chargers and have different charging capabilities.
DC-fast charging speeds also depend on the vehicle’s capabilities and other factors.

Identical cars on different charging stations may charge at different rates

Two stations with identical per-minute billing but different power ratings will result in the same bill, for a different amount of energy delivered.

Two identical cars, on two identical charging stations may charge at different rates

DC charging speeds depend on a battery’s state of charge, battery temperature and ambient temperature.
Some charging technologies use power management technology to reduce the flow of power to a vehicle in order to optimize for efficient use of the utility service connection. While this can be useful for charging operators, drivers often have no knowledge of power limiting or power-sharing capabilities. Such technologies are likely to become more commonplace, which is why per kWh billing is more appropriate.

Measurement Canada’s role is to protect consumers by ensuring that they pay for what they’re getting. However, the practice of time-based billing, which EV charging operators have had to adopt, does just the opposite. It lacks transparency, it undermines the principles of consumer protection, and it is unfair for EV drivers like you. The fairest and most transparent way to bill EV charging is based on the amount of energy received, measured in dollars per kilowatt hour ($/kWh). 

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\nHave you ever wondered why you pay for EV charging based on time, rather than energy, here in Canada?

\nWhy do Tesla customers always ask for energy-based billing?

\nWhat can be done to fix this problem?

\nWhat you need to know:

\nUnfortunately, Measurement Canada swiftly dismissed Tesla’s request for such a dispensation.

Most other jurisdictions, including many in the United States, allow energy-based billing while metering guidance and rules are being developed. But, not in Canada.

Make your voice heard today, and let us know what a switch from per-minute billing to per-kWh billing would mean to you. Record a video above, or submit a written comment below.

Enabling kWh-billing for EV charging will provide more transparent pricing and ensure that EV drivers are not penalized for slower charging sessions.

Time is a bad measure to charge customers for EV charging services. This is because EVs charge at different speeds for a variety of reasons:

Different cars charge at different rates on the same charging station

Different vehicle models are equipped with different onboard chargers and have different charging capabilities.
DC-fast charging speeds also depend on the vehicle’s capabilities and other factors.

Identical cars on different charging stations may charge at different rates

Two stations with identical per-minute billing but different power ratings will result in the same bill, for a different amount of energy delivered.

Two identical cars, on two identical charging stations may charge at different rates

DC charging speeds depend on a battery’s state of charge, battery temperature and ambient temperature.
Some charging technologies use power management technology to reduce the flow of power to a vehicle in order to optimize for efficient use of the utility service connection. While this can be useful for charging operators, drivers often have no knowledge of power limiting or power-sharing capabilities. Such technologies are likely to become more commonplace, which is why per kWh billing is more appropriate.

Disclaimer

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Pourquoi vous pensez que la facturation aux Superchargeurs devrait être basée sur l'énergie plutôt que sur le temps
Pourquoi vous pensez que cela doit être corrigé aujourd'hui - maintenant

\nVous êtes-vous déjà demandé pourquoi, au Canada, vous payez la recharge des véhicules électriques (VE) en fonction du temps et non de l'énergie ?

C’est à cause d’un organisme du gouvernement fédéral, Mesures Canada, qui interdit actuellement aux fournisseurs de services de recharge de facturer aux clients les kilowattheures (kWh) d'électricité fournis pendant une session de recharge. Pour permettre la facturation basée sur l'énergie, l'organisme doit établir de nouvelles règles de comptage pour la recharge des VE ou fournir une exemption. D'ici là, les clients doivent être facturés en fonction du temps. Imaginez un consommateur qui paie son essence en fonction de la durée d'utilisation d'une pompe à essence - plutôt qu'en fonction des litres d'essence qu'il remplit.

\nPourquoi les clients de Tesla demandent-ils toujours une facturation basée sur l'énergie ?

La facturation basée sur l'énergie permet de responsabiliser les opérateurs de réseaux de recharge et d'assurer une facturation équitable et transparente pour les consommateurs, car ils paieront pour l'énergie réellement fournie. La facturation à la minute peut être source de confusion et d'incohérence pour les clients, car certains paient effectivement plus que d'autres pour la même quantité d'énergie, leur facture étant basée sur la durée de recharge de leur voiture.

\nQue peut-on faire pour résoudre ce problème ?

Pour soutenir nos clients, Tesla a déposé une demande auprès de Mesures Canada pour obtenir une « dispense temporaire » (un pouvoir accordé à l'organisme pour fournir des exemptions sur une base temporaire) afin que les clients puissent être facturés sur une base énergétique jusqu'à ce que de nouvelles règles soient écrites. Dans sa réponse, Mesures Canada a rapidement rejeté notre demande.

La bonne nouvelle, c’est que le ministre de l'Innovation, des Sciences et de l'Industrie, l'honorable François-Philippe Champagne, a le pouvoir d'intervenir pour permettre la facturation basée sur l'énergie aux chargeurs de VE dès aujourd'hui, et jusqu'à ce que Mesures Canada finalise ses règles de comptage et qu'une période raisonnable de mise à niveau puisse être fournie. Compte tenu du soutien continu du ministre Champagne à l'égard de bonnes politiques en matière de VE, ainsi que du ministre des Ressources naturelles, l'honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, qui a créé d’excellents programmes d'infrastructure pour les VE qui sont également affectés, nous avons bon espoir que le gouvernement interviendra et fera ce qu'il faut pour les conducteurs de VE. Dites-nous pourquoi vous pensez qu'il devrait le faire !

Tesla souhaite connaître votre opinion sur les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez que Mesures Canada devrait immédiatement permettre la facturation au kWh en accordant une dispense temporaire aux Superchargeurs. Envoyez-nous une vidéo ou un message écrit pour que nous puissions partager votre point de vue avec le gouvernement du Canada. Aidez-nous à régler le problème de la facturation des Superchargeurs.

\nCe que vous devez savoir :

Les opérateurs de systèmes publics de recharge de VE au Canada facturent actuellement les conducteurs de VE sur une base horaire (à la minute ou à l'heure), car les règles de comptage canadiennes désuètes n'ont pas été conçues pour la recharge des VE. Par conséquent, les règles existantes ne permettent pas à Mesures Canada d'examiner et d'approuver les appareils de comptage qui seraient intégrés aux équipements de recharge des VE.

À l'automne 2020, après avoir entendu les conducteurs et les amateurs de VE de partout au pays, comme vous, Mesures Canada a lancé une consultation des parties prenantes afin d'élaborer des règles de comptage pour permettre la tarification de la recharge des VE en fonction de la quantité d'énergie reçue (kilowattheure). Tesla a participé activement au processus de consultation aux côtés d'autres fabricants et opérateurs de bornes de recharge pour VE, ainsi que de représentants d'associations de propriétaires de VE.

Tesla reconnaît que le développement de normes de comptage adaptées aux technologies nouvelles et évolutives prend du temps. En attendant, les conducteurs de VE devraient pouvoir payer les services de recharge au kilowattheure. Mesures Canada a le pouvoir de fournir une dispense temporaire des règles de comptage pour les Superchargeurs, jusqu'à ce que les normes pour les bornes de recharge à courant continu soient établies – et pour une période limitée par la suite afin d'atténuer l'impact de toute mise à niveau qui pourrait devenir nécessaire.

\nMalheureusement, Mesures Canada a rejeté la demande de Tesla pour une telle dispense.

La plupart des autres juridictions, y compris dans plusieurs états aux États-Unis, autorisent la facturation basée sur l'énergie pendant que des directives et des règles sur le comptage sont en cours d'élaboration. Mais pas au Canada.

Mesures Canada n'a pas réussi à élaborer un plan et un échéancier pour permettre la facturation au kWh pour les bornes de recharge à courant continu, comme les Superchargeurs, mais nous sommes confiants qu'une fois qu'il aura été informé et avec votre soutien, le ministre de l'Innovation, des Sciences et de l'Industrie, l'honorable François-Philippe Champagne, interviendra pour résoudre ce problème. Le ministre a le pouvoir d'intervenir et de permettre la facturation basée sur l'énergie aux chargeurs de VE dès maintenant, jusqu'à ce que Mesures Canada finalise ses règles de comptage et qu'une période raisonnable de mise à niveau puisse être fournie.

Exprimez-vous aujourd'hui et dites-nous ce que signifierait pour vous le passage d'une facturation à la minute à une facturation au kWh. Enregistrez une vidéo ci-dessus, ou soumettez un commentaire écrit ci-dessous.

La facturation au kWh pour la recharge des VE permettra une tarification plus transparente et garantira que les conducteurs de VE ne sont pas pénalisés par des sessions de recharge plus lentes.

Le temps n’est pas une bonne mesure pour la facturation de la recharge car les VE se rechargent à des vitesses différentes pour diverses raisons :

Des voitures différentes se rechargent à des vitesses différentes sur la même borne

Les différents modèles de véhicules sont équipés de différents chargeurs embarqués et ont des capacités de charge différentes.
Les vitesses de recharge rapide à courant continu dépendent également des capacités du véhicule et d'autres facteurs.

Des voitures identiques sur des bornes de recharge différentes peuvent se charger à des vitesses différentes

Deux bornes ayant une facturation à la minute identique mais des puissances différentes peuvent produire la même facture, pour une quantité d'énergie fournie différente.

Deux voitures identiques, sur deux bornes de recharge identiques, peuvent se recharger à des vitesses différentes

Les vitesses de recharge à courant continu dépendent de l'état de charge de la batterie, de sa température et de la température ambiante.
Certaines bornes de recharge utilisent une technologie de gestion de l'énergie pour réduire le flux d'énergie vers un véhicule afin d'optimiser l'utilisation efficace du raccordement au réseau électrique. Bien que cela puisse être utile pour les exploitants de réseaux de recharge, les conducteurs n'ont souvent aucune connaissance des capacités de limitation ou de partage de la puissance. Ces technologies sont susceptibles de devenir plus courantes, c'est pourquoi la facturation au kWh est plus appropriée.

Le rôle de Mesures Canada est de protéger les consommateurs en s'assurant qu'ils paient pour ce qu'ils obtiennent. Cependant, la pratique de la facturation basée sur le temps, que les exploitants de réseaux de recharge de VE ont dû adopter, fait exactement le contraire. Elle manque de transparence, elle sape les principes de protection des consommateurs et elle est injuste pour les conducteurs de VE comme vous. La façon la plus équitable et la plus transparente de facturer la recharge des VE est de se baser sur la quantité d'énergie reçue, mesurée en dollars par kilowattheure ($/kWh).

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Click here for instructions on how to give public comment and tips for making your comment effective.

UPDATE – February 15, 2022:

Thanks in large part to Californians speaking out against the solar tax proposal, the CPUC has taken a step back and delayed its planned vote indefinitely.

In addition, momentum appears to be moving toward a more reasonable plan, as Governor Newsom has publicly stated that he thinks the proposal needs to change. In addition, former Governor Schwarzenegger wrote an op-ed in the New York Times sharply criticizing the proposal, and Senator Feinstein has sent the CPUC a letter urging them to reject the solar tax. Meanwhile, a survey conducted by the L.A. Times found that 86% of respondents oppose the CPUC plan.

None of this means the solar tax proposal is dead, however. PG&E and the other big utilities are lobbying hard for the CPUC to approve it, and getting the five PUC Commissioners to reject or significantly modify it is still an uphill battle. The single most important action members of the public can take at this point is to voice opposition to the solar tax by speaking directly to the CPUC Commissioners during one of the upcoming CPUC voting meetings.

What you need to know:

This month, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will consider adopting a proposal that impacts customers of PG&E, SCE or SDG&E who have installed solar or plan to do so in the future.

Bowing to pressure from the California utilities, the CPUC is proposing new net metering rules (NEM 3.0) that includes a “grid access” fee of $8/kW of installed solar per month – in addition to other fees – that could add between $50-$80/month to the electric bill of a home solar customer. If adopted, this would be the highest solar fee anywhere in the country, including states hostile to renewable energy. In addition, the proposal would reduce the value of bill credits for solar energy sent to the grid by about 80 percent.

Unbelievably, the California utilities and CPUC also proposed to change the rules for customers who have already signed contracts and purchased a solar system, which violates basic principles of fairness. Under the CPUC’s proposal, customers who installed solar under the NEM 1.0 and NEM 2.0 rules – which were guaranteed to be in place for 20 years when customers enrolled – would see their “grandfathering period” reduced to 15 years from the date they installed their system, after which they would go on NEM 3.0.

For customers currently considering installing solar, the NEM 3.0 rules would go into effect upon submission of an interconnection agreement after May 28, 2022.

Support distributed solar and storage in California by making your voice heard. Please consider contacting the Public Utilities Commission today and encourage them to reject the solar fee and changes to grandfathering rules.

The CPUC is still taking feedback from the public, and there are several ways you can participate:

\nProvide a written comment or email the CPUC (public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov)
\nTweet at the Public Utilities Commission (@californiapuc) using the hashtag #SaveSolar
Visit the Solar Rights Alliance to find out other actions you can take on this issue

Take Action now and have your voice heard.

Tesla’s Position on Net Metering and the CPUC Proposal:

Consistent with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla supports net metering structures that allow customers to supply their own power using on-site renewable energy without penalty. We further support NEM reform that increases the climate and grid benefits of customer-sited clean generation through rate structures that encourage the dispatch of solar-paired batteries during times of the day when the electric grid is strained and fossil power plants are most polluting. For example, Tesla supported the NEM reform recently adopted by the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District that encourages customers to store their daytime solar energy in batteries for use in the evening hours to help the grid during times of high energy demand to offset high grid greenhouse gas emissions.

However, we oppose the CPUC Proposal for several reasons.

First, imposing fixed charges only on those customers who choose to install solar impinges on customers’ right to self-generate their own clean energy. It violates every tenant of regulatory fairness and is likely illegal under federal law. The fixed charges cannot be avoided by adding a battery and would need to be paid regardless of whether the solar customer exports energy to the electric grid. Every solar customer should be asking why they are discriminated against, but not those customers who have rarely used vacation homes, invest in energy efficiency, have small homes, or otherwise have pay lower utility bills. Why would the PUC not add fixed charges to all customers fairly and with documented justification, rather than only solar customers?

Second, the dramatic change from the current NEM policy will reduce customer adoption of clean energy in California at a time when more is needed to meet the state’s climate goals and to provide more energy resiliency in the face of unprecedented wildfires and grid outages.

Finally, reducing the length of the grandfathering period short-changes customers who made an investment in solar under rules that promised consistent policy over the life of their system. Changing the rules in the middle of the game will make it less likely for customers to trust that other CPUC Decisions won’t later be reversed.

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Click here for instructions on how to give public comment and tips for making your comment effective.

UPDATE – February 15, 2022:

Thanks in large part to Californians speaking out against the solar tax proposal, the CPUC has taken a step back and delayed its planned vote indefinitely.

What you need to know:

This month, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will consider adopting a proposal that impacts customers of PG&E, SCE or SDG&E who have installed solar or plan to do so in the future.

For customers currently considering installing solar, the NEM 3.0 rules would go into effect upon submission of an interconnection agreement after May 28, 2022.

The CPUC is still taking feedback from the public, and there are several ways you can participate:

\nProvide a written comment or email the CPUC (public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov)
\nTweet at the Public Utilities Commission (@californiapuc) using the hashtag #SaveSolar
Visit the Solar Rights Alliance to find out other actions you can take on this issue

Take Action now and have your voice heard.

Tesla’s Position on Net Metering and the CPUC Proposal:

However, we oppose the CPUC Proposal for several reasons.

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Instructions for Speaking at the CPUC Public Meeting:

1) Visit the CPUC web page with information on how to speak at one of the upcoming CPUC Voting Meetings.

2) Dial in 15-45 min before 10:00 AM (PDT) to get into the queue for speaking. Public comments is the first thing on the agenda.

3) To make a public comment during the public comment period, call:

1-800-857-1917, passcode: 9899501# (English speakers)
1-800-857-1917, passcode: 3799627# (Spanish speakers)

4) You will then be prompted to press *1 (star one) when you wish to speak and be placed in a queue by the operator.

Once you press *1 you will be prompted to state your name and/or organization.
After that, you will not hear from the operator until it is your turn to speak.
Wait times may be lengthy depending on the number of speakers.
Participants will be placed on mute in “listen-only” mode until the public comment portion of the meeting.

5) To watch while you are on hold: www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc

To make a formal comment, you must join via the phone line.
For captions, after clicking on the name of the meeting, click the green button below the video for captions. Then select captions by clicking on the white icon next to the word “live” at the bottom of the video.

Comments must not exceed 1 minute. We also suggest that you write it out, practice it out loud a few times, and time yourself to make sure it is 1 minute.

If you experience difficulty calling into the Public Comment line, please send an email to VotingMeetingHelp@cpuc.ca.gov or call (415) 703-5263.

When giving Public Comment:

1. Be polite and respectful

The Commissioners you’re speaking to did not write the solar tax proposal, it was written by a staffer at the agency. They are still deciding whether to adopt it.

2. State your name and where you live

3. Tell the Commissioners why the issue is important to you, in your own words

4. Request that they do not adopt the proposal for a solar tax

5. Keep your comment to 1 minute or less

You can find more information here.

UPDATE – February 15, 2022:

Thanks in large part to Californians speaking out against the solar tax proposal, the CPUC has taken a step back and delayed its planned vote indefinitely.

See above for instructions on how to give public comment and tips for making your comment effective.

\nWhat you need to know:

This month, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will consider adopting a proposal that impacts customers of PG&E, SCE or SDG&E who have installed solar or plan to do so in the future.

For customers currently considering installing solar, the NEM 3.0 rules would go into effect upon submission of an interconnection agreement after May 28, 2022.

The CPUC is still taking feedback from the public, and there are several ways you can participate:

\nProvide a written comment or email the CPUC (public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov)
\nTweet at the Public Utilities Commission (@californiapuc) using the hashtag #SaveSolar
Visit the Solar Rights Alliance to find out other actions you can take on this issue

Take Action now and have your voice heard.

\nTesla’s Position on Net Metering and the CPUC Proposal:

However, we oppose the CPUC Proposal for several reasons.

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Instructions for Speaking at the CPUC Public Meeting:

1) Visit the CPUC web page with information on how to speak at one of the upcoming CPUC Voting Meetings.

2) Dial in 15-45 min before 10:00 AM (PDT) to get into the queue for speaking. Public comments is the first thing on the agenda.

3) To make a public comment during the public comment period, call:

1-800-857-1917, passcode: 9899501# (English speakers)
1-800-857-1917, passcode: 3799627# (Spanish speakers)

4) You will then be prompted to press *1 (star one) when you wish to speak and be placed in a queue by the operator.

Once you press *1 you will be prompted to state your name and/or organization.
After that, you will not hear from the operator until it is your turn to speak.
Wait times may be lengthy depending on the number of speakers.
Participants will be placed on mute in “listen-only” mode until the public comment portion of the meeting.

5) To watch while you are on hold: www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc

To make a formal comment, you must join via the phone line.
For captions, after clicking on the name of the meeting, click the green button below the video for captions. Then select captions by clicking on the white icon next to the word “live” at the bottom of the video.

Comments must not exceed 1 minute. We also suggest that you write it out, practice it out loud a few times, and time yourself to make sure it is 1 minute.

If you experience difficulty calling into the Public Comment line, please send an email to VotingMeetingHelp@cpuc.ca.gov or call (415) 703-5263.

When giving Public Comment:

1. Be polite and respectful

The Commissioners you’re speaking to did not write the solar tax proposal, it was written by a staffer at the agency. They are still deciding whether to adopt it.

2. State your name and where you live

3. Tell the Commissioners why the issue is important to you, in your own words

4. Request that they do not adopt the proposal for a solar tax

5. Keep your comment to 1 minute or less

You can find more information here.

UPDATE – February 15, 2022:

Thanks in large part to Californians speaking out against the solar tax proposal, the CPUC has taken a step back and delayed its planned vote indefinitely.

See above for instructions on how to give public comment and tips for making your comment effective.

\nWhat you need to know:

This month, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will consider adopting a proposal that impacts customers of PG&E, SCE or SDG&E who have installed solar or plan to do so in the future.

For customers currently considering installing solar, the NEM 3.0 rules would go into effect upon submission of an interconnection agreement after May 28, 2022.

The CPUC is still taking feedback from the public, and there are several ways you can participate:

\nProvide a written comment or email the CPUC (public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov)
\nTweet at the Public Utilities Commission (@californiapuc) using the hashtag #SaveSolar
Visit the Solar Rights Alliance to find out other actions you can take on this issue

Take Action now and have your voice heard.

\nTesla’s Position on Net Metering and the CPUC Proposal:

However, we oppose the CPUC Proposal for several reasons.

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Encourage the Governor and legislative leaders to find a solution that allows Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in New York without artificial caps and restrictions.

What you need to know:

Under a law passed in 2014 to protect car dealers, Tesla is limited to 5 stores in all of New York State. As a result, many New Yorkers are forced to travel long distances or to go out-of-state to buy the country’s best-selling electric vehicles.

New York State has adopted the strongest climate law in the country, yet it is 23rd in electric vehicle adoption per capita and lags far behind states like California, Colorado, Florida, and Massachusetts that are leading in EV adoption. Florida allows direct sales without restriction and has over 50% more electric vehicle registrations per capita than New York simply because it is easier to buy an electric vehicle there. This has to change.

Allowing Tesla to grow and other manufactures of electric vehicles to sell directly to consumers in the state will give New Yorkers the freedom to purchase whichever electric vehicle they choose without having to leave the state or travel hundreds of miles. It will also encourage these innovative EV companies to bring jobs and revenue to New York, which is greatly needed in times like these.

Send a message to Governor Hochul and NY Senate and Assembly leadership thanking them for considering support of direct sales in New York. Let them know what this bill would mean to you as an EV owner and a New Yorker.

Support direct sales in New York by making your voice heard. Please consider contacting Governor Hochul and NY Leadership today, and encourage them to support direct sales for electric vehicle manufacturers.

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Wherever you're located, there's probably a Tesla Owners Club nearby, and one of the best things about this community is that they're always finding new ways to engage with Tesla Owners and Club members throughout their local communities. Please see the below for the Upcoming Tesla Owners Club Events around the world.

Note: All events are shown in local time.

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Où que vous soyez, il y a probablement un Club de propriétaires de Tesla à proximité, et l'une des meilleures choses à propos de cette communauté est qu'elle trouve toujours de nouvelles façons de s'impliquer avec les propriétaires de Tesla et les membres du Club dans leurs communautés. Veuillez consulter le tableau ci-dessous pour connaître les prochains événements du Club de propriétaires de Tesla dans le monde.

Note : Tous les événements sont indiqués à l’heure locale.

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AN INTRODUCTION

Engage Tesla is a new platform for both Tesla's public policy team and Tesla Owner's Clubs. Its goal is to create a digital home base for all of our work, and make it easier for Tesla community members to learn what's top of mind for us, take meaningful action, and stay in the loop. We hope you'll join us in getting involved.

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AN INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

« Engage Tesla » est une nouvelle plateforme destinée à la fois à l'équipe chargée des politiques publiques de Tesla et aux clubs de propriétaires de Tesla. Son objectif est de créer une base numérique pour l'ensemble de notre travail, et de permettre aux membres de la communauté Tesla de savoir ce qui nous préoccupe le plus, de prendre des mesures significatives et de rester informés. Nous espérons que vous vous impliquerez avec nous.

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Dare to Summon!

Virginia Tesla Owners are a brave bunch!

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