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PLUG-IN READY WEST MICHIGAN JUNE 15, 2011 // KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Event sponsored by: Clean Energy Coalition Who We Are Sean Reed, Executive Director 501(c)3 nonprofit 15 staff members More than $55M in projects Projects and Services Alternative fuel infrastructure development Alternative fuel vehicle deployment Municipal energy consulting Commercial & residential audits Renewable energy assessments Clean Energy Coalition Divisions Building public and private partnerships to help communities become healthier more energy independent. Helping home and business owners assess critical needs and craft practical, affordable, and sustainable energy strategies. Moving fleets forward with clean vehicle technologies to reduce the use of petroleum. Mobility Division Clean Cities Alternative Fuels Portfolio Alternative Fuels • Biodiesel (B100, B20) • Electricity • Ethanol (E85) • Hydrogen • Methanol • Natural gas • Propane Blended Fuels • Biodiesel/diesel blends (B2, B5) • Ethanol/gasoline blends (E10) • Hydrogen/natural gas blends (HCNG) Michigan’s Clean Cities Ann Arbor (1999) Detroit (1996) Lansing (2003) West Michigan Already Over $55M of Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Investments in the State PEV Community Readiness U.S. Dept. of Energy Clean Cities Workshop: July 2010 “Plug-In Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Community Readiness” • Included speakers and panelists from OEMs, policy makers, local governments, technology providers, academics, etc. • Collected lessons learned and real experiences from PEV efforts in communities • Summary of actions communities can take to prepare for wide-scale deployment of PEVs Consumer Experience Early PEV adoption •Drivers’ freedom may be limited •Confusion, complexity, uncertainty, and cost Successful preparedness ensures consumers have: •Convenience •Confidence •Clarity •Choice PEV Community Preparation DOE: Communities Take Action Now Issues to be addressed: •Planning •Permitting •Charging •Emergency Response Work in tandem with: •Utilities •Auto Dealers •Charging Manufacturers •Independent System Installers •State Agencies (public service commissions) Challenges & Barriers •Charging duration and intervals •Charging infrastructure •Permitting •Technician training •Emergency response •Ownership and repair costs Charging Needs: Location •Residential •Non-Residential –Commercial depot charging –Workplace charging –Public charging Charging Needs: Equipment • Consumers may need to wait for equipment and installation of equipment after vehicles are purchased •Intervals are lengthy –Level I (120 volt): 8-20 hours; standard three pronged household plug –Level II (240 volt): 3-8 hours; requires installation of special equipment •Permitting will be required for level II equipment installation •Confidence with installation requires trained professionals •Emergency response professionals will need training •Utilities will need to track and prepare for high volume areas •Cities may need to make revisions to regulations, codes, and standards Local Action To-Do List •Partnerships •Planning •Permitting •Incentives •Role of the Dealer/Automakers •Utility Preparation •Local/City Infrastructure Preparation Partnerships Designate a forum, entity or other mechanism to bring parties together: •Community preparation takes time •Many agencies and entities need to be involved in the process •Face to face meetings and reason for buy-in Contact Matt Sandstrom [email protected] 734.585.5720 x 27 Division Manager Detroit Area Clean Cities Coordinator Interim West Michigan Clean Cities Coordinator Lisa Warshaw [email protected] 734.585.5720 x 23 Project Manager Ann Arbor Clean Cities Coordinator