That technology would allow the energy company to take control of a home charger and switch it off or down in peak periods. It could also switch it back on or increase power if there’s a surplus of electricity.
“We are concerned the proposed changes to EVSE [electric vehicle supply equipment] installation may deter consumers from investing in EVs,” the CEC said. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Chris Lehmann, the national advocacy manager at Master Electricians Australia, said Energy Queensland was “conservative” and understandably worried about grid stability, as the growth in EVs drives peak power demand.“We do believe there’s a better way that they could do it,” he said.