workplace charging best practices (calstart) pasadena workshop 10-25-133
TRANSCRIPT
1
Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric Vehicle Charging Workshop – Pasadena
October 25, 2013
2
Agenda
3
Introduction
Why EV Charging?
4
Los Angeles Tops ‘Dirty Air’ List for 13th Time in 14 Years
“Car-obsessed Los Angeles once again tops the list for the worst ozone pollution in the country for the 13th time in the 14 years the report has been issued. Californians, in general, tend to inhale the dirtiest air: seven of the top-10 most air polluted cities on the list are in that state.” ABC News, April, 2013http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/04/24/los-angeles-tops-dirty-air-list-for-13th-time-in-14-years/
5
Los Angeles County GHG Emission Sources
Building Energy Use35%
Cogeneration Facilities16%Vehicle Fleet
10%
Other Sources*4%
Employee Commute33%
Street Lights, Traffic Signals, and Outdoor
Lighting2%
* Other sources include Owned Landf ills, Refrigerants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Pumps, Miscellaneous (Ammunition, Ethylene Oxide, CO2, and Acetylene), Waste Generation, and Water Consumption.
6
Cars - Big Contributor to Air Pollution
7
Growing Number of PEV Models
8
Monthly Sales
9
PHEVs vs Hybrids
10
Commuters Can Charge at Work
60% of vehicles on road are commuter vehicles
We need to focus on workplace charging
Fills a critical gap in PEV Infrastructure needs
Extends the range of PEVs and builds the market
Allows for more electric only miles for PHEV’s
Creates local ‘PEV showrooms’ for info sharing on vehicles
EV’s can act as ‘employee pool cars’ for day trips
Importance of Workplace Charging
12
Funding and Program Parameters
» Site Eligibility» Funding Amount and Purpose» Accessing the funding» SB 454: New Regulations on EV Charging
and Billing
13
Site Eligibility
» Mixed-use sites with min of 25k square feet of non-residential gross floor area or more
» Multifamily residential sites with 25 units or more
» Commercial sites with minimum of 25k square feet of gross floor area
14
Funding Amount» $10,000 maximum per property owner, on a first
come-first served basis » Property owners can use funding for multiple
sites subject to proximity to other planned EV sites
» Sites must be located in the City of Pasadena» The total program has a cap of 50
new/replacement charging stations.» Federal tax credits may also be available
(expiring soon, check with your tax advisor.)
15
Funding Purpose» For costs of hardware (Level 2, and/or fast charging EVSE) and/or the cost of
installation.» 2 to 3 charging stations per site, with "district" caps to ensure equitable
distribution of new chargers» Property owner is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the charging
stations. » Charging stations need not have "intelligent charging" options, but must be
upgradeable to include such options as data monitoring, communications, and demand control capability (to facilitate possible future demand response program).
» Only commercial retail/entertainment/hospitality/residentialsites that are served by PWP electric are eligible.
» Property owners should consult with their Account Managers at PWP regarding potential demand costs associated with EV charging.
» Charging stations must be accessible to the public during normal business hours. » Time limit EV parking should be implemented and enforced during mid-day hours
(i.e. 10 am to 3 pm) to ensure turn over.
16
Accessing the Funding» Submit 3 bids from approved vendors list to the City of Pasadena to start
the process.
» Submit bids to:Mike BagheriCity of PasadenaTransportation [email protected](626) 744-7208
» The cut-off date for submitting bids is January 15, 2015. All installation must be completed by June 30, 2014. July 07, 2014 is the deadline for submitting invoices.
» A MOU will be executed between the City of Pasadena and grant recipient.
» The City of Pasadena will issue Purchase Orders for payment to contractors.
17
New Regulations on EV Charging and Billing
SB 454: The Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open Access Act
» Requires that all public charging stations which require payment accept a simple credit card transaction or provide access with a phone call.
» Requires pricing transparency so that drivers know costs associated with particular charging stations.
» Goal is to ensure that the entire public charge infrastructure—much of which is funded at least in part by public money—is available to anyone in need of a charge.
18
Best Practices for Workplace and MUD Charging
» How Best Practices were developed» Elements of the Best Practices
» Gain Internal Support – Survey – What to Install - Charging Equipment Options and Costs - Establish Internal Procedures – Monitor and Evaluate
» Employer Policies Supportive of EVs» Taxes and Incentives» Examples of Workplace Charging
19
How Best Practices for Workplace Charging Were Developed
Workshop I (July 2012 – Google)
Survey of companie
s
7 Interactive Monthly
Web Meetings
Interviews with
Pioneering and
Interested Companies
Review of Relevant Reports
and Literature
EEVI – Employer EV Initiative
20
Elements of Best Practices for Workplace Charging
Gain Internal Support
Employee Survey & Site Electrical System Evaluation
Choose Appropriate System
Install System
Establish Internal Procedure
Monitor and Evaluate
21
Gain Internal Support
Company Management
Interested Employees
22
Employee Survey
• No. of vehicles leased or purchased
• Commuting distances• Interest to charge at work
Electrical System Evaluation
• Electrical Panel• Circuit Breakers• Wiring
Employee Survey & Site Electrical System Evaluation
23
EVSE Options & Hardware Costs•Level 1•Level 2•Fast Charging ?•How many EVSEs?
Installation Cost
•Siting•Power requirements•Permits
Operational Costs
•Electricity Cost•Facility/Demand Charge•Network costs
Choose Appropriate System
24
How Many Chargers?
25
Costs» Hardware costs
» Level 1… just the cord to ~$1,000» Level 2: $500 - $5,000» DC Fast charging: $15,000
» Installation costs» Can vary greatly depending on site conditions» Few $100 to $5,000 per EVSE
» Operating costs» Commercial el rates in US $ 0.8 -0.15/kWh» Network costs – site host, monthly charge $30/EVSE, membership
for user» Demand charges – can be avoided if managed, cost $10-30/kW
26
Install System
Determine recharging site(s) Closer to existing electric utility equipment is cheaper, adding new circuits and conduit can increase capital costs significantly
Review traffic, pedestrian flow, parking requirements, and ADA compliance issues
Consider such safety, proper and sufficient lighting, potential shelter from weather, general personal/ property security, and
signage
Determine additional retrofit needs, including landscaping
Estimate electrical load at site(s) Determine whether to use Level 1 or 2 charging or other
Obtain charger requirements from vehicle and charger suppliers
Determine the appropriate number of EVSE units
Consider expectations for future expansion now, taking into account the facility’s electrical capacity
Contact EVSE suppliers Confirm charging needs, types, and costs. A listing of suppliers www.pluginamerica.org/accessories.
Buy equipment that takes advantage of the total time employees are parked to minimize your equipment and utility costs
Contact Utility Assess existing electricity supply - is it adequate?
If no, determine necessary electrical service upgrades
Review metering requirements and elective options
Consider using load management equipment.
Check with utility if they offer special daytime EV charging rates
Contact pertinent permitting agencies and obtain all pertinent building and use permits.
Identify special local fire, construction, environmental, or building requirements Obtain all applications Determine additional permitting costs Determine site plan requirements
Hire the prime contractor and verify contractor subcontractor credentials.
27
Establish Internal Procedures
Level of Access
Public or Private Access
Combine with fleet use
Priority
EVs vs PHEVs
Employees and Guest
Fleet vehicles
System Optimization
Integrate DG
Consider total building load
Vehicle - Building – Grid
(V2G)
Payment options
$/h, $kWh
Flat monthly rate
Free
28
Monitor & Evaluate
Number of vehiclesFrequency & duration of
chargingElectricity use kWh
OperatingMaintenanceManagement
ExpansionBilling
System Optimization
29
Employee Policies Supportive of PEVs
» Cash incentives up to $4,000 for purchasing or leasing a qualified PEV
» Company paid monthly lease – HOV access» Free charging at work
30
Incentives» Local and regional incentives – employee commute reduction
programs (large cities)» 13 states have pending incentives for EVs
» HOV lanes» Tax exemption or credits
» December 31, 2013, can deduct cost of the equipment and installation, up to $30,000, under the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit Act. www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8911.pdf
» Up to 3 LEED credits
31
MUD Charging(Multi-Unit Dwelling)
Other Tools and Resources CALSTART
Website to share resources across regions and showcase case studies www.evworkplace.org
» California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative» Case Studies Report
» AMPING UP CALIFORNIA'S WORKPLACES: 20 case studies on plug-in electric vehicle charging at work (November, 2013)
» Decision Guides» Why Employers Should Install Workplace Charging for Plug-in Electric
Vehicles (November, 2013)» Employer's Guide to Installing Workplace Charging for Plug-in Electric
Vehicles (November, 2013)» How Can I Get Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging at My Workplace
(November, 2013)» Workplace Charging How and Why? (2012)» See more at: http://www.pevcollaborative.org/Workplace-Charging
Headers, Blue, Bold, Calibri 44
Local Business Actions with EV Charging
34
Grant Dawdy » Manager, Environment and Conservation,
TDM » The Walt Disney Company
Caltech Electric Charging Stations
Where are they now?
Kristina ValenzuelaCalifornia Institute of [email protected]
Are you buying an EV this year? Do you already own an EV? Do you have a charging station installed at
home? Do you have an outlet higher than 120 volts? Do you currently use the existing stations on
Campus? If charging stations are updated or new ones
installed would you use them on Campus? If there was a charge for the use of charging
stations would you pay to use them?
Do survey to show interest
Call surrounding locations Caltech charges $1.25 per hour, $1.00 min.
and 4 hour limit. The public is charged $2.00 per hour, $1.00
min. and a 4 hour limit.
Compare with your competition
2 charging stations in the South Wilson Parking Structure/1 in Holliston Parking Structure
Staff and Students were already used to these locations.
What output specs will be needed? Schedule a walk through with the company
Where do we put them?
Is this coming from your budget? Do you have the budget to take this on? Can other departments help? Caltech went through the ChargePoint
America Program (Free Charging Stations) still had expenses.
Who should pay?
Use your research on the surrounding companies and what they are charging.
Staff/Students are charged $1.25 per hour Public is charged $2.00 per hour Online membership Registration of all Caltech ChargePoint
Cards online before registering and distributing to Caltech Community
Should we charge for the electricity? Should rate be the same for everyone?
Very easy online programming Had to call customer services once Have good relationship with installing
company
Programming Rates
Decide ahead if you will be keeping the old charging stations or removing them from your location
If you remove and the decide to re-install can cost you more.
Will you charge for the use of the old charging stations?
In with the New…What should we do with the old?
Make sure you have signage explaining rules
Signage
Instructions posted and laminated by machine.
Just a Thought!!! Liability Clause in case of injury
From the ChargePass account you can set up SMS and email alerts for:
Vehicle Fully Charged Plug out DetectionThe ChargePass account will collect all usage
history for your public charging with: Start and end times Energy used Greenhouse gases saved Occupied time Location
Programming Features
Go to mychargepoint.net and click find stations, or download the ChargePoint apps for your smart phone.
Available Charging Stations
Timeline Some people still charging with 110 outlet
from their office buildings to charge or not to charge.
Stick to your rules
Lessons Learned
47
EVSE Panel
» Joe Cannon – EV Connect» Joseph Shinn– Clean Fuel Connection » Dexter Turner – OpConnect» Jordan Vannini – Construction Business
Consulting
48
Questions?
Please indicate your level of interest on Sign-Up Sheet before leaving today.
Thank you!
