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State of Maryland Goal The State of Maryland has set a goal of having 60,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations installed by the year 2020 Number of EV Charging Stations in St. Mary’s County at start of project: 0 Number of EV Registered Car Owners in St. Mary’s County as of March 2016: 74 Note: St. Mary’s County is the only county in the tri-county area that does not have any public EV Charging Stations.
Project Summary Project Goals & Objectives: Investigate the feasibility of installing public EV Charging Stations in St. Mary’s County Research types of charging stations & availability of EV in Southern Maryland Investigate tax incentives related to installation of EV Charging Stations Present information to St. Mary’s County Government for future consideration
Project Summary – cont. Plan of Action Research Advantages and availability EV Vehicles EV Charging Stations types and installation process Financial incentives for EV Charging Station installation Discuss project with St. Mary’s County Government
EV Advantages vs. Disadvantages Disadvantages Advantages Cost Savings Range Anxiety No Gas Required Fear you will run out of Savings on average of $ 2- “juice” when you are not $4k / year near a charging station Maintenance Savings Installation of EV Charging No oil changes Station at home – if other Fewer brake replacements charging stations not easily Tax credits accessible (e.g. at work, No emissions & reduced parking garages, etc.) noise pollution
Electric Car Availability – Southern Maryland Toyota of Southern Maryland Maintain Prius in stock and on lot Able to easily “search and swap” with other Toyota dealerships (for specific colors, styles) Average cost: $ 28-30 K Average a few inquiries per month for electric vehicles Ford – Lexington Park & Leonardtown Have a few electric cars in stock Focus, Fusion Hybrid, C-Max Energi Relatively few inquiries Able to be special ordered or “search and swap” with other Ford dealerships
EV Charging Station Installation Types Level 1 Charging Station - Essentially an extension cord that can be run from building to car, not an ideal for community-based project Level 2 Charging Station - Independent station with a 240V charger that can be either wall mounted or pedestal mounted. Average recharge can be 2 – 3.5 hours Level 3 Charging Station - Independent station with a 480V charger which can recharge an EV in 30 minutes. Most cars currently available do not have the adaptor for the 480V charger. Installation ChargePoint – currently control 70% of market share in country and provide full service solution for EV communities. Businesses can control cost for usage of charging stations
Financial Incentives Federal: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit – tax credit towards cost of EV charging station installation. Can be used at multiple site of same company. Federal Income Tax Break for purchase of new plug-in electric vehicles – can range from $2,500 - $7,500 based on model Maryland: State Income Tax Break for purchase and installation of EV charging stations One-time excise tax credit for purchase of qualifying new plug-in electric vehicle Drivers can use HOV lanes, regardless of number of passengers
MD Funding Assistance – EV Charging Stations Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program – available if purchased & installed between 1/1/2014 & 6/30/2017. Amount may range from $500 to $7,500 Parking Lot Solar PV Canopy with EV Charger Grant Program – available to businesses, government agencies and MD non-profits. Amount is $300 per kW (DC), up to $ 150,000 per project
St. Mary’s County Government Met with Commissioner Jarboe (LSM Founding Member) to gauge interest and to discuss potential locations Met with George Erichsen, Director - St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation
Exploring Local Options in St. Mary’s County Post Construction Additions Pre-Construction Locations New Leonardtown Library St. Mary’s Airport Harris Teeter Lexington Exchange Movie Theater Soccer Complex in Leonardtown MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Southern Maryland Higher College of Southern Education Center, Building 3 Maryland St. Mary’s County Public Schools St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Exploring Local Options in St. Mary’s County First Proposed Locations New Construction: New Leonardtown Library Construction slated for 2018 Still in planning & development stages - EV Charging Stations can be included in site plan Post Construction: St. Mary’s County Airport Steve Bildman – Airport Manager – has shown interest in possibility of providing an EV Charging Station
Given that St. Mary’s County citizens have an extraordinary strength in the technological fields, it is only appropriate that we establish sources to provide fuel for these alternative energy vehicles. If St. Mary’s County supports the installation of EV Charging Stations, we will unwittingly encourage EV Car usage and in turn contribute to a green environment.
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