How cities & utilities work together for EV electrification
3 ways cities & utilities work together to meet Electric Vehicle demand:
- Distribution system upgrades. City codes and laws must be navigated by customers. Utilities are working with customers to meet their electrification needs.
- Sacramento is working to utilize EV chargers as a grid resource
- City Fleets.
- 60% of cities have green vehicle purchasing policies
- 26% of cities are considering green vehicle policies
- Utilities are offering grants to cities for transportation electrification
- City Policy Changes. Report shows “strong collaborative relationships with utilities in particular appear to be key components of successful climate efforts”
- 58% of cities are or are considering partnering for energy efficient building codes
- 57% of cities are or are considering partnering for advanced climate solutions in transportation
- 55% of cities are or are considering partnering for renewable energy standards
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