Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.14 on EV Charging Stations. ADDED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.14 and direct that staff:
1) Proceed with completion of the referral based on description in this report; or,
2) Remove from consent and:
i. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to the Board with a more comprehensive analysis of the referral and the anticipated effort for completion; or,
iii. Rescind referral.
b. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Referral Summary & Background:
On August 24th, 2021, Supervisor Alejo introduced a referral requesting that the Sustainability Program Manager assess the existing EV Charging stations (EVCS) in the County and provide a County-wide map of those EVCS accessible via the county website. The program would also assess the need for charging station infrastructure in the County with a focus on underserved areas and disadvantaged communities. A similar effort was conducted in Contra Costa County (see Attachment D). The program would require the County to investigate potential partners and grant programs. It would also lead to a recommendation for the County's role in facilitating the public transition to EVs. It is important for the County to ensure an equitable transition to EVs through mapping exercises and policy measures that increase EV charging infrastructure while ensuring that the benefits of EVs, including healthy air and lower costs, reach all County residents.
Proposed Project Description:
EV Charging stations are necessary infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles. However, they also represent both a new challenges and a question for the County. As both a large and rural County, the County residents face range anxiety, and a general lack of...
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