HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 6, 2020 C-08AGENDA ITEM G.O8
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MEETING DATE
PREPARED BY:
Adopt Resolution Amending the lmplementation of the Electric Vehicle Strategy
by Authorizing Staff to lncrease Commercial Rebate Amounts, and Reallocate
Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event Funds to Other PromotionalActivities, As
Necessary
May 6,2020
Business Development Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt resolution amending the implementation of the electric
vehicle strategy by authorizing staff to increase commercial
rebate amounts, and reallocate electric vehicle ride and drive
event funds to other promotional activities, as necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On September 18, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution
implementing an electric vehicle strategy to promote the
purchase of electric vehicles in Lodi by offering residential and
commercial rebates towards the purchase of chargers and installation. The resolution also approved
the expenditure of funds for an EV Ride and Drive Event, and other educational activities.
This agenda item seeks City Council approval to increase the commercial rebates from $1,000 per
charger, and $1,000 for installation to $3,000 per charger, and $3,000 per installation. To date, one
commercial account has been provided a rebate. The reason for this low participation rate cannot be
readily determined. However, a review of the commercial rebates offered by other NCPA members
reveals a higher incentive for commercial customers. The recommended increase to $6,000 per
commercial customer is the median incentive across NCPA members who offer electric vehicle
incentives.
Additionally, in the current social distancing environment created by COVID19, staff recommends the
EV Ride and Drive Event previously approved by City Council not take place. lnstead, staff
recommends City Council give the City Manager the authority to reallocate these funds for additional
EV rebates and an increased public information campaign, as necessary. Should social distancing
protocols be revised later in the year, an EV Ride and Drive Event could be planned and implemented.
The EV strategy approved by City Council on September 18, 2019 is reiterated below. The
recommendation by staff to increase EV and charger deployment incentives is reflected in activity #2
1. Short-term incentives to reduce the financial barriers to EV implementation;
2. Setting targets for EV and charger deployment in later years based on experience;
3. Education and outreach;
4, Coordination with key partners; and
5. Long-term planning for EV charging and fleet initiatives.
AppRovEo. Steve Schwabauer
Adopt Resolution Amending the lmplementation of the Electric Vehicle Strategy by Authorizing Staff to lncrease Commercial
Rebate Amounts, and Reallocate Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event Funds to Other Promotional Activities, As Necessary
May 6, 2019
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The chart below compares original EV data w¡th recommended changes
Year 1 Adiustments
Residential Rebates for Level 2 Chargers $500 $500
Residential Permit and lnstallation Rebates $500 $500
Commercial Rebates for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers $1,000 $3,000
Commercial Permit and lnstallation Rebates $1.000 $3,000
Total lncentives $50,000 $50.000
EV Ride and Drive EvenUAdditional lncentives/Promotion*$25.000 $25.000
TotalStrateqv $75.000 s75.000
* Reallocate as needed
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding not to exceed $75,000 in Year One. Funding for the incentives
($50,000) is derived from Greenhouse Gas Funds (GHG) and is approved
in the FY19l20 electric operating budget. Funding for outreach and
education, including the EV Ride and Drive Event ($25,000), will also be derived from GHG Funds.
Should the marketing efforts extend to disadvantaged income groups, a portion of the Public Benefits
Fund is available in the FY20 electric operating budget for customer programs.
The FY 20121 electric operating budget request includes this funding request.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Public Benefits Account 50465001-72303 and Greenhouse Gas Account
50862500-72450.
And rew Keys
Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/lnternal Services Director
Steve Schwabauer
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager