HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-97RESOLUTION NO. 2022-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE STRATEGY BY
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ESTABLISH A PILOT ELECTRIC VEHICLE
REBATE PROGRAM FOR NEW AND USED ZERO EMISSION AND LOW
EMISSION VEHICLES FOR LODI ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi recognizes that an electric vehicle strategy is a key
component for advancing the deployment of zero emission and low emission vehicles and
achieving adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council authorized the initial Electric Vehicle Strategy in 2019,
which established EV charger rebates in the amount of $500 and $1,000 for Lodi Electric Utility
residential and commercial customers, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the EV strategy encouraged staff to conduct both short-term and long-term
planning to continue to reduce financial barriers to EV implementation, and to advance other EV
initiatives for City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the EV strategy was amended in 2020 to increase EV Level 2 charger rebates
for up to $3,000 for commercial customers, and to extend an additional $3,000 rebate to offset
installation costs; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this pilot rebate program is intended to provide data
necessary to determine if a rebate program advances the purchase of electric vehicles and EV
chargers in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, approximately 350 electric vehicles are registered in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, the number of EV registrations increased by approximately 60 vehicle
registration per year over recent years; and
WHEREAS, the pilot rebate program includes a $1,000 standard rebate and a $3,500
income restricted rebate to determine if a higher incentive for lower income buyers serves to
promote greater EV adoption among the lower income population; and
WHEREAS, staff has interviewed car dealerships in Lodi and Stockton to gain information
on local demand for electric vehicles, interest in their participation as an authorized dealership in
a point of sale or lease rebate program, and recommendations on how to achieve a successful
rebate program; and
WHEREAS, the LEU rebate will require a rebate program terms and conditions describing
the roles and responsibilities of the customer and Lodi Electric Utility; and
WHEREAS, the recommended rebate is based upon rebates offered by other municipal
electric utilities, GHG budget available, and an estimated number of customers who may use the
rebate program; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council will be asked to approve a budget appropriation to
implement the rebate program during the FY 2023 operating budget process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize
amending the implementation of the City's EV strategy to include an EV rebate program for new
and used zero emission and low emission vehicles for Lodi Electric Utility customers in the amount
of $1,000 for standard rebates and $3,500 for income -restricted rebates.
Dated: April 20, 2022
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-97 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 20, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-97