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MAKING YOUR COMMUNITY PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY

UC Davis SeminarNovember 1, 2012

www.PEVCollaborative.org

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Outline• PEV Readiness Programs

• Why is PEV Readiness urgent?

• What is PEV Readiness: Five Community Actions 1. Update zoning and parking rules

2. Update building codes

3. Streamline permitting and inspection

4. Participate in training and education

5. Outreach to local residents and businesses

• The PEV Community – Resources? What’s Next?

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PEV Readiness Programs and Measuring SuccessPEV Readiness Programs and Measuring Success

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DOE CA PEV Readiness Program

U.S. DOE – California PEV Readiness Project ($1M)

• 1 year project (Oct 1, 2011 – Sept 30, 2012)• Focus on local codes, policies, and practices• This workshop is part of U.S. DOE grant• Supported by state and regional governments, autos,

utilities and others

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CEC PEV Readiness Programs

• CEC Regional Readiness Projects ($200k/region)•2 year projects – launched in early 2012•Form stakeholder PEV Coordinating Councils•Focus on regional infrastructure planning; strategies for difficult building approaches

• PEVC and CEC staff working to maximize synergies of projects’ scope

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Governor’s ZEV Action Plan

• Executive Order signed in March 2012. Includes:•By 2015, California communities will be “ZEV Ready”

• Action Plan released September 2012. Includes:•Caltrans sign adoption

•OPR guidelines to help cities

•CEC statewide charging

infrastructure plan guidance

•Address state-level codes and

standards

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PEV Readiness Regions for DOE and CEC

Bay Area Region (BAAQMD)

Sacramento Region (SACOG)

San Diego Region(CA Center for

Sustainable Energy)

South Coast Region (SCAQMD)

San Joaquin Valley Region(SJV APCD)

Central Coast Region (Central Coast Clean

Cities Coalition)

Northern Coast (Redwood Coast

Energy Authority)

Coachella Valley (CV COG)

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What is Success?

• Measurable - Communities take tangible steps towards incorporating the five top PEV readiness actions

• Governor’s award for Community PEV Readiness. • GEELA – “Governor’s Environ. &

Economic Leadership Awards”• Criteria: 5 core actions + 2• Several awards – Northern, Central, Southern CA

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What are PEVs and EVSEs, andWhy are they important to you?What are PEVs and EVSEs, andWhy are they important to you?

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Plug-in Electric Vehicles available 2012

2012 Tesla Model S2012 Ford Focus

2012 Honda Fit EV

Released: March 2012

Released: Dec 2010

Released: January 2012

Released: Dec 2010

Release: Mid-2012Release: Spring 2012

Released: January 2012 Release: 2012

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Source: HybridCars.com

PEV Sales in the U.S. (2011-2012)

~20,000 PEV cumulative sales in California to date (~40% of national total)

12 month HEV sales in 2000

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Electric Vehicle Service Equipment

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Why PEVs are important for your community

• State policy goals require PEVs in large numbers

• PEV owners want to be in PEV friendly communities

• Many incentives are available TODAY

• PEVs address SB 375 (Sustainable Communities)

• 10 cents/kwh = $1.00/gallon; Stable-priced clean fuel

• Model for other communities statewide

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Top Five Community Actions to Become PEV ReadyTop Five Community Actions to Become PEV Ready

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Core Actions to Become Ready

1. Update Zoning and Parking Policies

2. Update Building Codes

3. Streamline Permitting and Inspection Processes

4. Participate in Training and Education Programs

5. Create Outreach Programs

Resources:

• “Community Toolkit for PEV Readiness”

• Additional reports and guides on flash drive

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#1: Update Zoning and Parking Policies

Ensure public infrastructure meets accessibility requirements and number/location of chargers is appropriate for parking facility

Source: ECOtality

• Policies should distinguish between open access vs. restricted facilities

• PEV charging station provides a “charging service” (fuel) not a “parking service”

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#1: Update Zoning and Parking Policies

Adopt and implement PEV signage policies for directional instructions and restriction rules•Highway and surface street signage provide directions and also create an outreach message•Parking lot signage communicate rules and restrictions (time limits, electricity rates, etc)

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PEV Collaborative Guidance Report

www.pevcollaborative.org/policy-makers

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#2: Update Building Codes

Update building codes with specifications for PEV infrastructure•Specific electric service requirements•Guidance on # circuits per building type•Charging installation types (L1, L2, etc)•Provide physical installation recommendations•Guidance on methods to estimate load calculations for varying building types

•Option: Require pre-wiring in new construction

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#2: Update Building Codes

Source: Aerovironment

Source: Coulomb

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#3: Streamline Permitting / Inspection

Develop a convenient permit application specific to PEV infrastructure. Various approaches exist, with varying costs and time impacts

•Contractor self permit (not recommended)

•Permit - simply on-line system (e.g. www.permitla.org)

•Permit - over the counter w/ scope of work only

•Permit - over the counter w/ plan check requirement

•Permit - full plan check

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#3: Streamline Permitting / Inspection

Implement a permit-inspection-approval process for PEV infrastructure•Template based forms for permit application•One on-site inspection (instead of multiple visits)•Establish an inspection checklist•Include pilot periods to revise process as needed

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PEV Collaborative Guidance Report

www.pevcollaborative.org/policy-makers

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#4: Participate in Training Programs

Participate in local official training and/or workshops

•Become familiar with PEV infrastructure and install•Learn best practices for inspection and permitting•Answer questions on safety•Learn how to best serve local residents and clients•Resources include:

• U.S. Dept of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities Coalitions

• CA Employment Training Panel (ETP)

• CA Energy Commission (grant funding)

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#4: Participate in Training Programs

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP)•1-day educational workshop for local officials and stakeholders

• Can be hosted in any CA community for nominal instructor fee

•Multi-day certification program for electricians• $750,000 from ETP to train 1,100 public or privately-

employed electricians throughout California• http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/51228.pdf

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#5: Create Outreach Programs

Implement outreach programs in local communities•Point to existing resources for general questions about PEVs, infrastructure, benefits, costs, and more•Provide community-specific information, such as

• Local permit process, • List of local contractors, • Locations of public charging infrastructure• Local incentives and stakeholder resources

•“Walk the Talk” – Local leaders driving PEVs•“Driver to Driver” – Word of mouth from owners

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#5: Create Outreach Programs• www.DriveClean.ca.gov/PEV

• www.PEVcollaborative.org

• www.GoElectricDrive.com

www.pluginamerica.org

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PEV Collaborative Resources

www.pevcollaborative.org/policy-makers

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Additional Community Actions

6. Regional Public Charger Site Selection

7. Encourage Workplace Charging

8. Support Electric Utility Needs for Grid Impacts

9. Implement Solutions for Multi-Unit Dwellings

10. Incorporate PEVs into Local Fleets

11. Create Local Incentives

12. Encourage Renewable Energy

BACKGROUND SLIDESBACKGROUND SLIDES

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Plug-in Electric Vehicle Basics

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* Assumes 1.6 million CA LDV market sales in 2020

PEV Sales Expected to Grow

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#2: Update Building Codes

Voluntary measures in CALGreen (Jan 2011)•A5.106.5.3: EVSE wiring for each space: Provide one 120VAC 20A and one 208/240V 40A outlet•A5.106.5: Designated Parking Tier 1: Provide 10% of total parking spaces for qualifying vehicles

Effective July 2012 (residential)•A4.106.6.1: EV circuit in new construction•A4.106.6.2: 3% parking in multi-family dwellings

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#4: Participate in Training Programs

Outline of EVITP 1-day educational workshop:

•Codes and standards•Site assessment•Load standards and calculations•Permit process•Electric utility notification and integration

6 Key Goals for a PEV Market• Consumer experiences with PEVs are

overwhelmingly positive

• Ownership costs of PEVs are competitive with conventional vehicles

• PEV charging integrates smoothly into an increasingly clean, efficient, reliable, and safe electricity grid

• PEVs advance energy security, air quality, climate change, and public health goals

• Early strategic action creates jobs and economic benefits in California

• The PEV market moves beyond early adopters to mainstream consumers

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2012 MembershipState Government

• ARB

• CEC

• CPUC

• Legislature members

• Governor’s office

Automakers

• BMW

• CODA

• Ford

• GM

• Honda

• Nissan

• Tesla

• Toyota

Regional Government

• CAPCOA, Sonoma

• BAAQMD

• SCAQMD

Utilities

• LADWP

• PG&E

• SCE

• SDG&E

• SMUD

Consulting / Research

• CALSTART

• EPRI

• ICCT

• UC Davis

Advocacy Organizations

• American Lung A.

• CalETC

• CEERT

• NRDC

• Plug In America

• UCS

Network Providers

• Better Place

• Clean Fuel Connection

• Coulomb

• ECOtality

• Greenlots

• NRG

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U.S. DOE Project Partners