Presentation for the Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference on March 29, 2019 in Cambridge, MA

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Formerly known as People’s Power & Light/Mass Energy
Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
2019 Massachusetts Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference
March 29, 2019

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Harness the power of energy consumers to speed the
transition to a low-carbon future
Today’s Speaker:
Anna Vanderspek, Energy Programs Manager
anna@greenenergyconsumers.org
(617) 524-3950 ext. 152

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Why electric vehicles?

4. PLUG-IN
HYBRID
181 BATTERY
ELECTRIC
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BATTERY
ELECTRIC
running on Green
Powered 100%
NO EMISSIONS
GAS
381
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists EV Emissions Tool
Grams of C02 emissions per mile in New England

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Public Health
• No (or less) tailpipe emissions
• Cleaner even if you take
electricity generation into
account
• Climate change itself is a
public health threat
• ALA estimate of $37 billion of
health and climate costs in 10
states studies in 2015
(=$1.55/gallon)

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Lower Fuel Costs
Our math:
● Average driver will save ~3.4
cents/mile
● Equivalent to $402/year
● (Methodology on our website)
● Compares well to Union of
Concerned Scientists’ estimate
of $770/year
Dept. of Energy’s eGallon, 3.28.19

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Maintenance Savings
● Battery, motor, and electronics require little maintenance
● Fewer fluids
● Regenerative braking protects brakes
● Far fewer moving parts
“No more stops at the gas station, oil changes, rusted out mufflers and
radiators, etc. Why would anyone choose to drive anything else?”
~Gerard, smart fortwo

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Range Anxiety: A Thing of the Past!
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100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Range(Miles) Electric Gas

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Purchase & Lease Incentives
1. Federal tax credit
• Up to $7,500
• Depends on battery size of vehicle and tax liability
• 200,000 limit: Tesla and GM credit declining
2. State MOR-EV rebate
• $1,500 for all-electric vehicles only
• Sale price under $50,000
• Until June 30, 2019
3. Drive Green discounts
• Vary by car, dealer, and month
• In addition to federal tax credit and state rebate
• See greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen

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So, for example: Chevrolet Bolt
MSRP $37,495
Largest Drive Green dealer discount* - $9,500
Federal tax credit* - $7,500
State MOR-EV rebate - $1,500
Final cost after incentives $18,995
* Change April 1, 2019

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Charging Basics

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Charging isn’t hard
Three basic levels
Level I: 110 volts, 2 - 6 miles of range per hour
Level II: 240 volts, 10 - 25 miles of range per hour
DC Fast Charging, 90 miles in 30 minutes on Chevy Bolt
Plug types
Level I and Level II: J1772
DC Fast Charging: SAE Combo vs. CHAdeMO
(Tesla)

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You can charge on the go
There are currently 595 public Level II and DCFC stations with 1,724 charging outlets in Massachusetts.
Important details:
- Network
- Payment
- Parking
restrictions

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Opportunities to Build Out Infrastructure

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“Make Ready” Model

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Eversource
$45 million over 5 years
3,500 Level II and DCFC ports at ~450 sites
To participate:
Visit this link, or
Email evmakeready@eversource.com
National Grid
$25 million over 3 years
1,200 Level II and DCFC ports at ~140 sites
To participate:
Visit this link, or
Email EVNationalGrid@nationalgrid.com
Reminder: Currently 595 public Level II and DCFC stations with 1,724 charging outlets!!!

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Volkswagen “Dieselgate”
Electrify America installing Level II and DCFC stations in Metro Boston area
Three DCFC sites currently live: Chicopee, Braintree, Plymouth
Several coming soon: Auburn, Burlington
Even more after that!
Massachusetts: Awarded $75 million total, Phase 1 = $23.5 million
$11 million → electric buses in Pioneer Valley and Martha’s Vineyard
$5 million → electric vehicle charging infrastructure (workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, public sites)
$7.5 million → MassDEP open solicitation (deadline passed)
Stay tuned for Phase 2!

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Charging Funding Opportunities
MassEVIP Workplace Charging
Program
MassEVIP Multi-Unit Dwelling
Charging Program
Open enrollment. To provide 60% of
cost of hardware of Level I or Level II
charging station to eligible
employees with 15 or more
employees in non-residential place
of business.
Open enrollment. To provide 60% of
cost of hardware of Level I or Level II
charging station to eligible property
owners with 10 or more residential
units at the location

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Beyond Charging Infrastructure

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Mass EVIP Fleets Incentive
Open enrollment grant that will provide public entities $750 to
$7,500 per electric vehicle, depending on the type of vehicle, and up
to $7,500 for associated charging infrastructure.

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Heavy Duty

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Buses!
● MBTA: 2.8 million gallons of diesel, 28,000 tons CO2
● BPS: 1.4 million gallons diesel, 14,000 tons CO2
Cambridge, MA
Photo credit: Gina Coplon-Newfield
Martha’s Vineyard
Photo credit: Vineyard Transit

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Join us!
If you don’t yet have an EV, sign up to test drive today:
www.greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen
If you do have an EV, sign up to be an EV ambassador:
info.greenenergyconsumers.org/evambassador

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Questions?
Anna Vanderspek
Energy Programs Manager
anna@greenenergyconsumers.org
(617) 524-3950 ext. 152