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SMUD’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs

Ravi Patel

Agenda – Residential Drive Electric Program – Workplace & Multifamily EV Charger Incentive Program – DC Fast Charger Incentive Program – Program Process – Resources – Q&A

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Residential Drive Electric Program • Customers who purchase or lease a new plug-in electric vehicle can select

one of the following options: – Charge Free for 2 Years - $599 rebate, OR – Free Level 2 Charger

• Online Application Process

• April-Dec. 2016: ~430 applications • Q1 of 2017: ~285 applications (enhanced rebate, TV commercial)

• SMUD’s EV Estimator

– Compare costs to buy and drive an EV versus a gas engine vehicle – Environmental impact – Discover rebates and tax credits

• EV Rate – 1.5 cents per kWh credit for charging between midnight and 6 a.m.

• Enhanced Outreach & Training (e.g. Ride & Drive Events)

• Other program concepts being considered (e.g. dealer engagement, group

buy, etc.)

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Workplace & Multifamily EV Charger Incentive Program • Benefits:

– Reduces range anxiety – Added convenience – Green image for business – Corporate sustainability goals – Recruit and retain employees/tenants or customers

• $1500 per EV charger port

• Maximum of 20 incentives per property

• Charger(s) must be:

– Level 2 (240V/208V) – Hardwired wall or pedestal mounted – Installed for employees of the workplace or tenants of a multifamily property – Sub-metered – Installed by a qualified and licensed contractor in accordance with local codes, permitting, and inspection

requirements

• Goal for 2017 – 175 chargers for workplace – 25 for multifamily

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DC Fast Charger Incentive Program • Up to $100k incentive per project

– Incentive payments based on completion of project milestones

• Goal: 6 per year over next 5 years

– Incentive amount may change

• Recipient of incentive must sign a contract agreement with SMUD – 5 year term – Recipient develops, owns and operates the

charging station – Easily accessible location – Co-branding – SMUD reviews project plan, site location, etc.

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DCFC Project: Typical Site Layout

• Layout plans need to include two DCFC’s and one level 2 EVSE • All appropriate signs and markings including price and parking limits • Current locations: Airport, Amtrak, Elk Grove Nugget Market, Sac Food

Coop, Raleys Citrus Heights, SMUD solar parking lot

SMUD High Need Low Need

Program Steps:

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Step 1

•Contractor works with Commercial Customer to determine which SMUD EV Incentive Charger Program is the best fit.

•Contractor performs a walk through: inspects service wiring for adequate capacity to supply the charging station, and confirms the panel size and meter socket requirements.

Step 2

•Contractor notifies Program Staff of the project. For DC Fast Chargers, the project must be approved by SMUD (agreement must be signed).

•Contractor submits drawings thru SMUD’s online portal.

•SMUD architect comes to the site to review the project and electrical needs BEFORE the project begins.

Step 3 •Contractor pulls a permit, completes the installation, and calls for inspection.

Step 4

•Building Inspector approves the installation, SMUD is automatically notified.

•Contractor requests sub-meter installation (note: must clearly state that only a sub-meter for statistical purposes is needed – NOT a new service meter)

Step 5 •SMUD crew is dispatched to install the sub-meter, and notifies Program Staff that the work is completed.

Step 6 • Contractor helps customer submit the rebate application. For DC Fast Chargers, incentive payments are based on completing specific milestones.

Resources Program Staff • Residential – Drive Electric Program – John Grindrod (john.grindrod@smud.org, 916-732-5279) • Workplace & MF EV Charging – Ravi Patel (ravi.patel@smud.org, 916-732-6263) • DC Fast Charging – Ralph Trout (ralph.troute@smud.org, 916-732-5907) • DC Fast Charger incentive agreement – Bill Westerfield (william.westerfield@smud.org, 916-732-7107) Program Information • Residential program website: www.smud.org/DriveElectric • Commercial program website: www.smud.org/DriveElectricBusiness • Program fact sheets and rebate application can be found online

Technical Information & Services • https://www.smud.org/en/business/customer-service/support-and-services/design-construction-services.htm

– Meter socket requirements: SMUD’s Electric Service Requirements- Engineering Specifications T015 – Online Portal – submit drawings, request inspection – Request meter installation – Email: dissched@smud.org, Telephone: 916-732-5700

• Rule 16 application • ADA parking space requirements – Division of the State Architect: 916-445-8100

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