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Equitable Clean Energy in 2021: Part 2, How Regulation Can Help Ensure Equitable Access to Electric Transport

18m · Spark by T&D World · 23 Jun 13:00

The state of Illinois is rapidly updating its state infrastructure and policy to support electrification for EV growth. Jeff Postelwait, Managing Editor of T&D World, talks with Maria Bocanegra, Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission, on the role that regulators can play in making sure that all customers, regardless of income, have access to conditions that make it easier to make the switch to electric transportation.

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