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ENERGY UPDATE

Motivation for Community Charging Plan

Position for Federal Funding

$7.5 billion for EV charging and >$30 billion for EV and charging technologies

Prepare for Virginia Clean Cars

100% of new vehicle sales zero emission by 2035 statewide

Economic Development

Create new jobs, ensure equitable charger access and enhance tourism

City Planning

Understand city role in public charging, prepare for transition of city fleet and identify emergency response needs

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Support widespread adoption of vehicle electrification

How do we increase access to charging?

Goal 1

Ensure charging is convenient and affordable

How to make charging easier?

Goal 2

Catalyze public engagement around EV charging

How do we increase awareness and participation?

Goal 3

Establish municipal EVs programs

How can the city lead the way?

Goal 4

Identify sources of funding for EVs and charging

What federal, state, and private resources can the city utilize?

Goal 5

Prepare for the future

What issues need to be considered for the long term?

Goal 6

EV Deployment Plan Goals

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Community Charging:

RFP – released in Spring of 2024:

Third try!
We included approximately 60 City-owned parking locations (garages & lots)
Final selection of vendor underway

City Attorney’s Office – reviewing parking enforcement options

City website improvements drafted with the goal of helping the public with permitting and other FAQ’s

Fleet EV Charging:

Charging plan included recommendations to help with Fleet EV conversion:

Last year, CIP request for design and construction was unfunded
This year, 2 CIP requests are pending; (1) design of all recommended Fleet charging sites (2) EV Charging Pilot

EV Deployment Plan Goals

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Regional Application - HRPDC’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant:

Transportation Focused: Trails, LED Streetlights & EV charging
Unfunded

City - CFI EV Charging Grant:

Round 1 – “Qualified” but unfunded
PENDING Round 2 – $3 Million request for 14 Low-income Sites & Workforce Development Planning

City - EECBG – Formula Grant:

$189,550 for EV Design Work

$125,000 to P & R for Bike Share study

$77,000 to P & R for Bike Racks and repair stations

$27,000 to Libraries for energy conservation education

- Pending DOE’s review and approval

Grant Applications

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ENERGY UPDATE

Upcoming Rooftop Solar Projects

Kempsville Recreation Center

Approximately 300 kW (DC)

Williams Farm Recreation Center

Approximately 300 kW (DC)

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Performance Contracting – Wrapping up!

Seatack Recreation Center, Fire Station 21, Dam Neck Operations/Traffic Management, Bldgs. 18 & 29

Interior Lighting Conversions to LED

Great Neck Library – Complete

Kempsville Library – Complete

Bayside Library – Pending

Oceanfront – Pending

Exterior Lighting Conversions to LED

Dominion Energy conversion of City-owned parking lots

Phase I of the Convention Center

Other Initiatives

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