Colorado’s Vision for Electrification Local Government Energy Academy Christian Williss, Director, Transportation Fuels and Technology August 30, 2018
Transportation Fuels and Technology CEO’s Transportation Fuels and Technology Team works to accelerate adoption of alternative fuel vehicles through: 1. Policy and Planning – make Colorado an attractive place to own and operate an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) and make investments in AFV fueling and charging infrastructure. 2. Program Management – administer grant programs that reduce the upfront cost of installing fueling and charging infrastructure. 3. Outreach and Education – provide information and technical support to fleets and consumers on the costs and benefits of owning and operating AFVs and investing in infrastructure.
Benefits of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Executive Order D 2017-015 Supporting Colorado’s Clean Energy Transition 1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions statewide by more than 26% by 2025, as compared to 2005 levels. 2. A 25 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector by 2025, as compared to 2012 levels. 3. A 35 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector by 2030, as compared to 2012 levels. 4. Achieve electricity savings of 2% of total electricity sales per year by 2020 through cost-effective energy efficiency.
Executive Order D 2017-015 Supporting Colorado’s Clean Energy Transition The Colorado Energy Office, the Regional Air Quality Council, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment are directed to develop, in coordination with other state agencies and in alignment with the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust, a statewide Electric Vehicle plan by January 1, 2018 to build out key charging corridors that will facilitate economic development and boost tourism across the state while reducing harmful air pollution.
Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan • Build out key charging corridors that facilitate economic development, boost tourism, and reduce harmful air pollution. “…a network of EV fast-charging stations along major transportation corridors that provides quick, convenient, and reliable charging and allows a driver in an EV to travel from one side of the state to the other without experiencing range anxiety.”
Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan • Accelerate adoption of EVs and ensure Colorado remains a leader in the EV market. “Increase adoption of EVs in the light duty sector by taking steps to achieve the high growth scenario of approximately 940,000 EVs in Colorado by 2030, as projected in the Colorado EV Market Implementation Study.”
Regional Electric Vehicle West • REV West MOU signed by 8 Western Governors • Establishes a framework for collaboration on an Intermountain West Electric Corridor. • Develop best practices/voluntary minimum standards for stations, expand access to new EVs, and create consistent charging experience.
Colorado Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Eligible Project Types • Airport ground support • Class 8 (large) local freight equipment and port drayage trucks • Railroad freight switchers • Class 4-7 (medium) local freight trucks • Heavy forklifts • Class 4-8 school, shuttle, or • Certain boats & port equipment transit buses • Diesel emission reduction act • Up to 15% for light duty (DERA) option ZEV supply equipment • Admin costs up to 15%
Colorado Beneficiary Mitigation Plan • Proposes 15%, maximum allowed, for Zero Emission Supply Equipment Program – $10.3 million. • Distributed through existing grant programs – Charge Ahead Colorado and ALT Fuels Colorado. • $3.5 million for community- based Level II and DC fast- charging stations. • $6.8 million for DC fast- charging stations along Colorado’s major transportation corridors.
Barriers to Electric Vehicle Adoption The State of Colorado focuses on 3 primary barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption: 1. High upfront cost (and availability/assignability of grants and other incentives). 2. Lack of (publicly-accessible) Level II and DC Fast-Charging infrastructure. 3. Lack of information on the costs, benefits, and availability of EVs (and infrastructure).
Innovative Motor Vehicle Credits • Available for purchase, lease, and conversion of light, medium, and heavy duty AFVs including electric, CNG, LNG, propane, and hydrogen • Assignable at Tax year beginning on or after: 1/1/2017 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 But prior to: 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 1/1/2022 point of sale Classification GVWR Tax Credit Tax Credit Tax Credit to a financing Light Duty Passenger N/A $5,000 $4,000 $2,500 entity Vehicle Light Duty Electric ≤10,000 lbs. $7,000 $5,500 $3,500 Truck Light Duty Truck ≤14,000 lbs. $7,000 $5,500 $3,500 Medium Duty Electric >10 , 000 lbs. and ≤26 , 000 $10,000 $8,000 $5,000 Truck lbs. Medium Duty Truck >14,000 lbs. and ≤26,000 $10,000 $8,000 $5,000 lbs. Heavy Duty Truck >26,000 lbs. $20,000 $16,000 $10,000
ALT Fuels Colorado (AFC) • Partnership between CEO and Regional Air Quality Council. • Grants for AFV fueling and charging stations across the state. • Grants for AFVs in non-attainment, CO maintenance areas; now statewide as part of VW settlement.
AFC – Vehicle Replacement • Fuels: CNG, propane, and electric • Equipment: medium and heavy duty • Equipment: light duty – CMAQ only; freight switchers, ground support equipment, heavy duty forklifts, charging stations – VW only RAQC ALT Fuels Colorado Vehicle Replacement Program Front Range Program Statewide Program Funding Source Federal Highway Administration - CMAQ Volkswagen settlement Funding Available $2.7 million remaining $18 million Geographic Area 11 County Front Range Area Statewide Scrappage No Yes Vehicle Size > 6,001 lbs. GVWR > 14,001 lbs. GVWR Funding Level 80% of incremental cost up to cap 25% - 40% of total vehicle cost up to cap For more information, contact Kaylyn Bopp at kbopp@raqc.org or 303-629-5450, ext. 290
Charging Levels S ource: US DOE
Charge Ahead Colorado • Partnership between CEO and Regional Air Quality Council. • Grants for community-based Level II and DC fast-charging stations across the state. • Grants for EVs in 7-county metro area (public/non-profit fleet owners). • More than 650 stations awarded to date.
Charge Ahead Colorado • Eligible applicants include local governments, school districts, State agencies, and non-profits. • Apartment/condo complexes and private businesses are also eligible. Charge Ahead Colorado RAQC CEO Funding Source Federal Highway Administration - CMAQ EV Fund and Volkswagen settlement and Volkswagen settlement Geographic Area 7 County Denver Metro Area Outside the 7 County Denver Metro Area Eligible Equipment Level 2, DC fast-chargers, Electric Vehicles Level 2 and DC fast-chargers Funding Level Level 2 DC Fast- EV Level 2 DC Fast-Chargers Chargers 80% up to: $9,000 $30,000 $8,260 $9,000 $30,000 Zach Owens (CEO): zachary.owens@state.co.us or 303-866-3279 Matt Mines (RAQC): mmines@raqc.org or 303-629-5450, ext. 210
AFC – EV Fast-Charging Corridors
Charging Requirements • Stations on Tier 1 corridors shall include four DC Fast Chargers capable of providing at least 150 kW simultaneous charging for two vehicles and at least 50 kW simultaneous charging for four vehicles. • Stations on Tier 2 corridors shall include two DC Fast Chargers capable of providing at least 150 kW charging for a single vehicle and at least 50 kW simultaneous charging for two vehicles.
Refuel Colorado For more information, contact Maria Eisemann at maria.eisemann@state.co.us or 303.866.2204
S tate of Colorado John W. Hickenlooper, Governor 1580 Logan S treet, S uite OL1 Denver, Colorado 80203 The Colorado Energy Office @coenergyoffice
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