1. Plug-In Electric Vehicles:
Innovation, Incentives and Infrastructure
Riverside City Hall | March 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Introduction Colin Santulli, California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
Introduce the topics, speakers and describe the format of the workshop
Opening Remarks Ronald O. Loveridge, Mayor of Riverside
PEV 101 and Benefits Colin Santulli, CCSE
PEV basics including environmental, public health and economic benefits
PEVs and Riverside Public Utilities Ryan Bullard, Riverside Public Utilities
PEV home charging effect on utility bills, public infrastructure and steps for home charging equipment installation
PEV Incentives Colin Santulli, CCSE
Emphasis on the state rebate application process with additional information on federal and local incentives
PEV Drivers Panel
Hear about the PEV experience from your neighbors who have already made the switch to a cleaner fueled vehicle
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2. Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Transportation
Green Building
Climate Change
Creating a Sustainable Energy Future

3. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
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4. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness
4 Planning (DOE & CEC) www.energycenter.org/cvrp
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5. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Battery Research
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6. CALIFORNIA GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
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Source: California Air Resources Board

7. PUBLIC HEALTH Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in US
OZONE: 8 out of 10 in CA
PM: 6 out of 10 in CA
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Source: American Lung Association

8. ECONOMIC
• Volatile Gas Prices
Reduce dependence on the pump
• Lower Fueling Costs
Off peak charging Time-Of-Use rates
• Lower Maintenance Costs
No more oil changes, reduced tune
ups
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9. Plug-In Electric Vehicle 101
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine
with a battery and electric motor.
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10. Plug-In Electric Vehicle 101
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Hybrid vehicles that can plug in to the grid so they can
operate on electricity as well as an internal combustion
engine.
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13. Plug-In Electric Vehicle 101
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
A vehicle that runs on electricity stored in batteries and
has an electric motor rather than an internal combustion
engine.
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18. Plug-In Electric Vehicle
Incentives
Colin Santulli
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19. Outline
• State Rebate - Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)
• Program Funding
• Program Eligibility
• Application Process
• Additional Vehicle Incentives
• Tax Credits
• HOV Stickers
• City of Riverside Rebate
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20. • Funded through the California Air Resources Board
(ARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC)
through 2015
• Funded by vessel registration, vehicle registration and
smog abatement fees
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21.  FY 2009-2010 16
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• $4.1 million from ARB
Funding in $ (Millions)
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• $5 million from ARB
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• $2 million from CEC 4
 FY 2011-2012 2
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• $15 million FY '09-'10 FY '10-'11 FY '11-'12
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24. Program Eligibility – Who and How
Individual, business, nonprofit or government entity
based in California or has a California based affiliate
Purchase or Lease a NEW eligible vehicle
Vehicle must be 2010 model or NEWER
MUST own/lease for a MINIMUM of 36 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS
MUST be registered with the California DMV for a MINIMUM of 36
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25. Program Eligibility – Vehicles
Variation
Light-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles based on
$1,500-$2,500 vehicle
range
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
$1,500
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
$900
Zero Emissions Motorcycles
$900
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26. How do I apply?
• Go to www.energycenter.org/cvrp
• Select vehicle and complete online
Step 1 application
• Mail in signed application and supporting
documents within 14 calendar days
Step 2
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30. Email Address
Personal Information
Mailing Address
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31. Vehicle Owners Name
Date of Purchase/Lease
Vehicle Information
Dealer Information
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32. Supporting Documents
Proof of temporary or permanent vehicle registration
Copy of the sales or lease contract signed by all parties
Itemized list of credits, discounts and incentives received
Individuals: Proof of California Residency - Utility or cable bill from
within the last 3 months or a notarized rental agreement.
• NOTE: California driver license is not an acceptable proof of residency
Business/Nonprofits: Copy of formation document filed with the CA
Secretary of State. Sole proprietors may submit a copy of a utility or
cable bill from within the last 3 months, or a current vehicle DMV
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33. Supporting Documents
Proof of temporary or permanent vehicle registration
Copy of the sales or lease contract signed by all parties
Itemized list of credits, discounts and incentives received
Individuals: Proof of California Residency - Utility or cable bill from
within the last 3 months or a notarized rental agreement.
• NOTE: California driver license is not an acceptable proof of residency
Business/Nonprofits: Copy of formation document filed with the CA
Secretary of State. Sole proprietors may submit a copy of a utility or
cable bill from within the last 3 months, or a current vehicle DMV
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34. Other Incentives – Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
• BEV/PHEV tax credits range from $2,500 to $7,500
• Based on battery capacity:
• Minimum of 4 kWh ($2,500)
• In excess of 5 kWh additional $417 per kWh
• Nissan LEAF 24 kWh battery capacity ($7,500)
• Chevrolet Volt 16 kWh battery capacity ($7,500)
• Toyota Plug-In Prius 4.4kWh battery capacity ($2,500)
• Phase out per manufacturer after 200K EV/PHEV
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35. Other Incentives – HOV Stickers
• White Clean Air Vehicle Stickers are
available to an unlimited number of
qualifying Federal Inherently Low Emission
Vehicles (ILEVs). Expires Jan 2015.
• Green Clean Air Vehicle Stickers available to
first 40,000 applicants that purchase or lease
cars that meet CA enhanced advanced
technology partial zero emission vehicle (AT
PZEV) requirements. Expires Jan 2015.
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36. Other Incentives – City of Riverside Alternative
Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
• City of Riverside Resident or Employee
• All CVRP-eligible vehicles are eligible for Riverside rebate
• Up to $2,000 for new, $1,000 for used
• Submit application in person to the City of Riverside
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program representative within
30 days of vehicle purchase
• Details contact Public Works Administration at (951) 351-6140
http://www.riversideca.gov/air/alternativefuel.asp
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37. Questions?
Colin Santulli
Colin.Santulli@energycenter.org
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38. Environmental
• Plug-in electric vehicles
Zero Tail Pipe Emissions
• CA grid cleanest in nation
33% renewable by 2020
• Off peak charging
Lower carbon intensity generation
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39. Public Health
In 2007, pollution from diesel and
gasoline vehicles resulted in:
 8,800 premature deaths
 7,700 hospitalizations
 1,400,000 lost workdays
 4,700,000 school absences
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