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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Guidebook Planning for Installation and Operation

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The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) has established goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector and increase the energy efficiency of Vermont’s motor vehicle fleet. This is an important factor in realizing energy efficiency improvements and greenhouse gas reductions detailed in the 2013 Chittenden County ECOS Plan1 and the draft Chittenden County Climate Action guide; as well as climate action and energy plans across all levels of government in Vermont. The draft Chittenden County Climate Action guide prioritizes the promotion of electric vehicle infrastructure for electric vehicle charging as a key action to meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets established by the State legislature. Electric vehicle (EV) technology supports these goals by providing low carbon, highly efficient and cost effective transportation.
The technology, data and costs documented in this guide reflect the most current information available at the time of publication. However, potential owners and installers of charging equipment should expect the information and recommendations in this guide will change as the EV industry matures.
As of April 2014, there were 630 plug-in passenger cars in the state, a small but quickly growing fraction of the overall fleet. Approximately 1/3 of these are registered in Chittenden County. Most EV owners are able to charge their vehicles at home during overnight hours, but charging opportunities away from home are needed to allow longer trips and increase the confidence of potential car buyers considering EV purchases. CCRPC has developed this guidebook to detail the process for installing charging equipment for property owners, businesses and EV owners as part of a broad effort to promote the benefits of EVs and increase availability of public charging.
Priority locations for publicly available EV charging equipment (often referred to as electric vehicle supply equipment, or EVSE) include areas with concentrations of retail, recreation, and public services. These destinations commonly have parking durations long enough to create opportunities for charging. CCRPC’s EV Charging Equipment Location Prioritization Technical Report has additional information on criteria for siting EV charging2.
Businesses should consider providing charging suitable for both employees and customers. Current research indicates the presence of charging stations at a commercial business will bring in new customers and drive repeat traffic. Providing charging opportunities for employees provides a valuable amenity and demonstrates environmental leadership. In some cases, municipalities or state permitting may require the addition of EV charging to development proposals under their jurisdiction.

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EJ2083

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Chittenden County RPC : Burlington., 2014

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75 p.

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online resource

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CCRPC EV Charging Installation Guide June 2014

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