Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to accept the award of an EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant in the amount of $169,762.00 from American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to establish a rebate program refunding the DOP residential and multi-unit dwelling customers up to $500 per electric vehicle charging station installed on their property. The EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant program was instituted by AMP to return unused funds to participating members. Sustainability Grants are thus intended to recognize EcoSmart Choice participating communities that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through the promotion of environmentally focused, community based grant projects.
The Division of Power (DOP) will use the grant funding to install equipment for two (2) sites that could charge up to 10 electric vehicles. The goal of the program is to make charging accessible to anybody that owns an electric car, and also to explore innovative technology utilizing LED smart lights. With the remaining funds, after the installation of the two Light and Charge stations, DOP will establish a rebate program refunding residential and multi-unit dwelling customers up to $500 per electric vehicle charging station installed at their property. This program will be granted to DOP customers only. Each recipient will be required to obtain an electrical permit, and be responsible for any and all expenses related to completing the electrical work necessary to accommodate the chargers at their homes and properties, including City permit and inspection fees.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no matching requirement for this grant. Up to $169,762.00 will be spent to install two electric vehicle Light and Charge stations and to establish an electric vehicle charge station rebate program.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the award of an EcoSmart Choice Sustainabilit...
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