Alternative Fuel Vehicles

(1-2 points)

Intent

To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to fossil fuel vehicles.

Requirements

Option 1. Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities (1 point)
Provide electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in 2% of all public parking spaces or at least two spaces, whichever is greater. Clearly identify and reserve these spaces for the sole use by plug-in electric vehicles. All EVSE must meet the following requirements:

• Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208 – 240 volts) or greater.
• Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or IEC 62196 of the International Electrotechnical Commission for cities or communities outside the U.S.
• Be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). Cities or communities pursuing EN Credit: Smart Energy Systems should incorporate EVSE into any demand response program or load flexibility and management strategies.

Demonstrate that the number of private and public electric vehicle charging stations exceed 1.07 per 10,000 residents, or comply with local or national equivalent.

AND/OR

Option 2. Alternative Fuel Stations (1 point) 

Demonstrate that the total number of government and privately owned alternative fuel stations meet or exceed 1.52 per 10,000 residents, or comply with local or national equivalent.

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