Atlas modeling suggests that reducing utility energization timelines for public DC fast charging could unlock hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in economic value per station, depending on station size and use case. Faster timelines allow charging providers to begin earning money at the station earlier and reduce deployment costs. This accelerates cash flow, enabling additional investment in charging. Faster energization of heavy-duty vehicle charging can also deliver substantial public health benefits by displacing diesel.
Policy and process interventions that can help realize these savings include standardized energization deadlines, streamlined permitting, improved grid data transparency, and bridge-to-wires solutions.
