Energy (Electric Vehicles)

HB 1195 prohibits retail electric suppliers (like utility companies) from passing the costs of owning or operating public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to electricity customers (ratepayers). It requires suppliers to file specific tariffs for selling electricity to EV charging station operators, banning demand charges and requiring billing based on kilowatt-hours. The bill also mandates that suppliers operate public EV charging stations through separate subsidiaries on non-discriminatory terms. These requirements would have applied to all rate-regulated suppliers by October 1, 2025, but the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.

SB 2229 prohibits Mississippi electric utilities from charging customers for costs related to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including investments in ownership or operation. It requires utilities operating public EV charging stations to use a separate, unregulated subsidiary and charge the same fees as private providers. The bill mandates that utilities set commercial rates based solely on kilowatt-hours (not demand charges) for EV charging station operators, with tariffs due by October 2025. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not advance to become law.

Mississippi HB 214 creates income tax credits for businesses and homeowners who install clean fuel infrastructure for motor vehicles. It provides a 50% credit (capped at $2,500) for residential natural gas fueling systems or vehicle modifications, and a 75% credit for commercial fueling stations (per location). Unused credits can be carried forward to offset future tax bills for up to five years. The bill specifically covers natural gas, propane, and electric vehicle fueling equipment meeting defined safety and installation standards.