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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-06; City Council; 15300; Alternative Fuel Vehicles By SDG&E. g .li 4J z z” . . p 2 d 5 8 AB# ktJo$ MTG. 3-6* 7 DEPT. CM - CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGEMA BILL TITLE: Request to Give Presentation on the Benefits of Alternative Fuel Vehicles by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation from Frank Urtasun, Regional Public Affairs Manager for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, on the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles for the City of Carlsbad. ITEM EXPLANATION: The City Council provides an opportunity for citizens and organizations to have an item placed on a City Council Agenda by submitting a letter to the City Manager. Attached is a letter (Exhibit 1) from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company requesting to provide an informational update on the use of alternative fuel vehicles. The presentation will also examine potential partnership opportunities and funding sources available to the City. FISCAL IMPACT: None EXHIBITS: 1. Letter to Mayor Lewis from Frank Urtasun, Regional Public Affairs Manager for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company dated April 7, 1999 - San Diego Gas Br EIecfric April 7,1999 Mayor Bud Lewis City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mayor Lewis: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) recently met with Councilmember Julie Nygaard to discuss Alternative Fuel Vehicles and how the City of Carlsbad could benefit from this alternative form of transportation. Our discussion also focused in on funding sources and partnership opportunities. In an effort to explore this partnership further, SDG&E along with the San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition (Coalition) requests the opportunity to provide a brief informational presentation to the City Council at an upcoming meeting. The item would be informational only and would provide details to the Council about Alternative Fuel Vehicles and projects that are being planned to assist local governments. The City of Carlsbad was a Charter member of the Coalition back in 1996. Due to the support of the City of Carlsbad, the San Diego Region was able to obtain the Clean Cities designation from the Department of Energy. I have enclosed additional information about SDG&E and the San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition. I look forward to the opportunity to introduce this program to you and the City Council. If you have any questions please contact me at (619) 654-6330. Sincerely, rank J. Urtasun Regional Public Affairs Manager L Enclosures Wean Vehicles for Clean Air” Presented to City of Carlsbad Risa Baron San Diego Gas & Electric SDGdE - conruma HtiWng Cities Clean Vehicle Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) -- uses anything other than gasoline or diesel n Electricity n Natural Gas n Methanol n Ethanol n Propane n Biodiesel I SDGIE - Conrmw UukolJng I h AFVs Help Clean the Air and Promote Energy Security n Current status of EVs and NGVs in the Region n Products available from manufacturers n Funding Opportunities w Benefits to the City of Carlsbad 1 SDS&E - ComwnW Mtiebog SD.E GI Current Number of AFVs in San Diego Region n EVs-- 125 n NGVs -- 2,150 - Passenger -- 1,956 - School buses - 60 - Transit buses -- 134 n Many AFVs are being used in the N. County - City of Carlsbad, North County Transit District, and San Dieguito and Oceanside School Districts Ford; Crown Victoria SDGbE - Com”rn.9, Marna’!“g Toyota: Camty I / I SDGlE - coorwnm hwa.(my .@” -cd ” 1 can Cities General Motors: Sierra %x&E - Coor”merMark*t,“g @gan Cities SOG6E - Con5”rnW MBI”Wng School Bus ‘S SDGIE- Conrumsr PAar*awg .c?r f CiE &if Transit Bus ScGdl - cc4,Ymw MukelJ”g Trash Truck I SDGlE - Co”rumer Marfellng I NGV Infrastructure n 12 Public CNG fueling stations (7 are at gasoline stations) n 13 Private CNG fueling stations used by the military, postal service, school districts, transit agencies and utility fleets SDGbE - cwwmer Uwkhq7 , General Motors: EVI Chevrolet: S-70 @La* Cities Toyota: RAV4-EV Glean Cilia Honda: EV Plus ! :mc= - c:M.,rmu UmT.2”“” I e ?,a, Cities Chryslec Epic @L, - Cities #gIf Ford: Ranger EV c? :*f;an Cities Nissan: Altra SDG&E- Canr”“*,Ma,xe”o* a&,, Cities Neighborhood EVs EV Infrastructure n 54 public EV charging stations in San Diego County at 18 different locations - Costco - Carlsbad - Count Administration Center - Hyatt egency - La Jolla k - Mercy Hospital, Mission Valley Center - SD Wild Animal Park - Saturn Retailers - Scri - UC&i s Green and Scripps Memorial Hospitals n EV Solar Chargeport at County n Close to 60 stations expected by year end 1 SoG6E - CwIS”,nV Hu*eang ,@if&n Cities I SDG&E I n Assists fleets in obtaining AFVs and related infrastructure w Provides information on vehicles and infrastructure via workshops and presentations - EV Education Program for school teachers n Provides assistance in obtaining funding - Administers AB2766 Incentives Funding Program for the SD APCD - Assists in preparing proposals KG&E - ConWrnW ur*wop - h an Cities SD Regional AFV Coalition H A partnership of public, private agencies, businesses and interested citizens. In the greater San Diego region H Designated San Diego Clean Cities Region n City of Carlsbad was a founding stakeholder SomE- Conr”JJlw Mefkti”p @ ,a ~< CiFiZ ggj; SD Regional A FV Coalition N Provides information on AFVs - Quarterly meetings - Newsletters /Web Page: www.sdrafvc.org - Technical Resource Guide H Assists members in obtaining funding - Proposals - Clean Cities Incentives Program n Arranges special events for members - Proposal Writing Seminar - San Diego is host city for the 2000 National Clean Cities Conference C”ClE - r-.,,...” Yui-D”,, Clean Cities Conference 2000 n San Diego County will be host site - Downtown San Diego - City Concourse H Great opportunity to showcase your city n Identifying areas in the region to showcase - Workshops - Field Trips n Identifying locations for receptions SW&E - c.a”wmu F.iarCsbng incentives for AFVs APCD AB2766 Vehicle Registration Funds w Natural Gas Vehicles - $3,000 max. for NGV purchases or conversions - Up to $25,000 per single entity n Electric Vehicles - $5,000 per vehicle for EV purchase or lease - Up to $25,000 per single entity Clean Cities Incentives - $1,000 for AFV purchases or conversions - Limit of $2,000 per single entity h Incentives for A FV Stations APCD AB2766 Vehicle Registration Funds n CNG Fueling Appliances - Up to $5,000 for CNG fueling appliances - Up to $50,000 per single entity w CNG Fueling Stations - Up to $100,000, not to exceed 50% of the cost - Up to $100,000 per single entity n EV Public Charging Stations - Up to $15,000, not to exceed 50% of the cost - Up to $30,000 per single entity SDGbE - CO”S”rnsr Maelebq cxarl Cities g$f Incentives for AFV Stations Clean Cities AFV Incentives w CNG Fueling Appliances - Up to $500 for CNG fueling appliances - Up to $1,000 per single entity w EV Public or Workplace Charging Stations - Up to $500 for EV charging units - Up to $1,000 per single entity I I B diEti% Benefits to the City of Carlsbad n Environmental Leadership - Coronado, Chula Vista w Public/Private Partnership Opportunities - Shuttle service to visitor designations and commuter stations n Cost savings to the City for AFVs and stations - Government sponsored programs L SDGdE - Consum*, h4ahlmg AFVs Can Make a Difference! n Reduced air pollution w Reduced use of imported petroleum w Supports local businesses and programs SDG&.E - cc,u.nnw U.*&ng - 4 David L Modisette Executive Director 4 Cecile M. Martin Deputy Director Julee Malinowsld-Ball Legislative Analyst 4 925 L S&et Suite 1490 SaaamentoCA95814 916-552-1077 FAX!%-7075 C8IEIT#x.nctwm.com A mm-profit -iatioo pmmdag ckaacr. halthicr air t4uughthedcvckQmatanduscof c?emdssiaa elcwic vchiclcs, hybidekwicvchick, ckckcmsstmsitbuseandnil. Funding Opportunity! January 15, 1999 To: Local Government Officials and Clean Cities Stakeholders From: David L. Modisette, Executive Director Re: Funding Opportunity for Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure! 1999 brings another opportunity for local governments to receive funding from the State of California to offset a portion of the cost to purchase or lease zero- emission electric vehicles and related recharging infrastructure. Funding would come from the Legislature’s annual appropriation of Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (WEA) funds. Up to $10 million in PVEA funding was appropriated in 1997 for electric vehicles and in&tstructure in Senate Bill 368 (Peace, D-El Cajon). This vear there is $15 million dollars in PVEA funds available for anpromiation, following negotiations between the Assemblv. Senate and the Governor’s office on which uroiects and programs to tid. PVEA funds come from federal court judgments and settlements against major oil companies for consumer overcharges during years when there were price controls on petroleum. As a result these funds can only be used for projects which help reduce our dependence on petroleum and save energy. Electric vehicles are ideal candidates for this funding. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEJYING A PORTION OF THESE FUNDS YOU SHOULD WRITE YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TODAY! Your request could be for funds to buy-down the cost of electric vehicles and i&?astmcture for vour own fleets, or for local programs which buy-down the cost of these vehicles and in&structure for individual consumers and businesses. This latter use is patterned after a program now being administered by the California Energy Commission, in which grants were provided to five participating local air districts (San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and San Francisco). The South Coast Air Quality Management District administers a similar program of their own. I have attached a suggested draft letter which may assist you in preparing a request. Your request will have a better chance of being included in the legislative appropriation if it is relatively small. CalETC is recommending that each local government request in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. You should also send a copy of your letter to CalETC. Please feel free to call me, or Julee Malinowski-Ball, at (916) 552-7077 if you would like any additional information or assistance. Sample DRAFT Letter for Local Governments Interested in Receiving PVEA Funding for Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Please feel free to modifv this to suit your own writing stvle. The Honorable 4) State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear (Senator / Assemblvmember) : I kindly request that you seek an appropriation on behalf of the (name of local governmentj as part of this year’s legislative appropriation of federal Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) funding. The (name of local povernment) is interested in receiving between $lOO,OO - 250,000 in PVEA funds to buy-down the cost of electric vehicles and re-charging irdiastructure. I understand there is $15 million available for legislative appropriation this year. I also understand that decisions on how to allocate these funds have traditionally taken place through a process in which individual legislators submit specific funding requests through their caucus, with final decisions made as part of a negotiation between the Assembly, Senate, and Governor’s Office. I’m sure that competition for these funds must be fierce. I hope you will submit this request on behalf of your district, and push to have it included in the final negotiation. Our local community is very interested in encouraging the use of electric vehicles - not only as a way to reduce air pollution and decrease our dependence on foreign oil - but also because electric vehicle technologies can help create new industries and jobs in California. Thank you for your attention to this request. Please call me if I can provide any additional information or assistance. Sincerely, xxxxxxxxxx bee: California Electric Transportation Coalition (CalETC) A Ca~WCl;?i Transportation Coalition l David L. Modisette ExmAive Director l Cecile M. Martin Deputy Director l Julee Yalinowski-Ball Legislative Analyst l 925 L Street Suite 1490 Z3acmmmtoCA95814 916-552-7077 FAX 552-7075 CdETC@x.netcam.com A mo-pcofit essociation plxmlhg clam. lbedfbier air thmq#lthcdcve~malMdlticof 7,eKxmsi ckctric vehicles, hylnid elecbic vehicles. ~kcdc mass tmsit buses and nil. - What is CalETC? The California Electric Transportation Coalition (CalETC) is a nonprofit, tax exempt business association formed in 199 1 to support California’s leadership role in the development and commercialization of electric vehicles and other forms of electric transportation. The members of CalETC are: the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, A-Z Bus Sales, Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium, Alan&a Bureau of Electricity, CALSTART, Edison EV, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Toyota Motor Sales, USA. CalETC acts as an information link and resource on electric transportation issues between the California legislature, State Agencies, targeted local governments and air districts, and the members of CalETC. This communication link also includes private-sector organizations, including auto makers, environmental groups, business and labor organizations, and early market pioneers. CalETC also advocates on behalf of existing and future pro-ZEV policies, programs, and funding. Equally important is the role CalETC plays in serving as a communication link and resource among CalETC members themselves. It ensures coordination and consistency, and takes maximum advantage of mutually beneficial activities. CalETC has recently expanded to include a General Member category available to companies and organizations that have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to electric transportation. For more information, call or write us at the address listed. Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program l Natural Gas Vehicles Contact SDG&E (619)654-1103 $1,000 per vehicle for NGV purchases or conversion (Up to $25,000 per single entity) l Electric Vehicles $5,000 per vehicle for EV purchase or lease (Up to $25,000 per single entity) l CNG Fueling Appliances Up to $5,000 for CNG fueling appliances (Up to $50,000 per single entity) l CNG Fueling Stations Up to $100,000, not to exceed 50% of the cost (Up to $100,000 per single entity) l E VPubfic Stations Up to $15,000, not to exceed 50% of the cost (Up to $30,000 per single entity) State and Federal Grant Programs Contact SDG&E (619) 654-1103 l CA Energy Commission (CEC) Program Opportunity Notices (PONS) l CEC Transportation Energy Technologies Advancement Program (TETAP) l Dept. of Energy (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) Grants l Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Funds l Carl Moyer Fund - Heavy Duty Vehicles (San Diego APCD administrator) l TEA-2 1 / CMAQ (SANDAG administrator) SD Rehonal AFV Coalition (DOE Grant) Contact Kim Cresencia (619) 654-1107 l AFVs: up to $1,000 per vehicle (limit of $2,000 per Coalition member) l E V ChargersKNGfueling appliances: up to $500 (limit of $1,000 per Coalition member) Federal Tax Credits for EVs (Ends January 1,2004) l 10% of cost, up to $4,000 until 2002 . 7.5% of cost, up to $3,000 in 2002 l 5% of cost, up to $2,000 in 2003 l 2.5% of cost. up to $1 .OOO in 2004 . IRS Forms 8834 Federal Tax Deductions (Ends January 1.2005) l Up to $2,000 for clean fuel AFVs based on the incremental cost of the vehicle l $5.000 for AFV trucks/vans weighing between 10.000 and 26,000 pounds l $50,000 for AFV trucks/vans weighing more than 26,000 pounds 9 $50,000 for AFV buses (minimum seating 20) l Up to $100,000 for AFV refueling/charging sites Original Equiument Manufacturer (OEM) Incentives l Ford AFV incentives range from $1,500 to $2,000 depending upon the vehicle l Check with your local OEM dealer for AFV incentives - .c 1’ .q “;,;;+ ..;;z;;:,.; : ;. : 1,: ;gan SAN DIEGO REGIONAL Cities ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COALITION MEMBERSHIP LIST (updated as of December 16,1998) PLATINUM SPONSORS Ford Motor Company Toyota Motor Ccnporation Air Polhltion ControI District ($1,000~ 5 DtXSOllS: GOLD SPONSORS ($750) 4 DtXS0Il.S: Pacific Honda SDG&E SILVER SPONSORS City Chevrolet ($500) 3 DWXMl!Z: BRONZE SPONSORS Mutual Liquid Gas & Propane Pearson Ford Regional Transportation Center Sunroad Keamy Mesa Ford ($250) 3 DfXSOllS: GENERAL SPONSORS CA, Dept. of General Services CA State Univ., San Marcos Centre City Towing City of Coronado City of De1 Mar City of El tijon City of Encinitas City of Lemon Grove City of Oceanside City of Poway City of San Diego City of Vista Dion International Trucks MPCO Technologies Lemon Grove School District Miramar College North County Tmnsit District ($100) 2 DeTsollS: Oceanside Unified School District Pickens Fuel Corp. Poway Unified School District SD Air Pollution Control District SD County Office of Education SD County Water Authority SANDAG San Diego Transit SD Unified Port District Sea World Stanley Steemer Steering Specialists of San Diego UCSD USMC Camp Pendleton USN Public Works Center Vista Unified School District P.O. Box 81283, San Diego, CA 92138-1283 (619) 654-l 108 - - Cities SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COALITION Mission Statement: The San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition (Coalition) is a balanced partnership of public, private agencies, businesses and interested citizens. In the greater San Diego region, the Coalition is dedicated to improving the air quality and to developing economic growth by promoting the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Goals and Objectives: The Coalition is dedicated to implementing its goals and objectives which are to l Provide a forum for members to network and exchange ideas; l Educate its members and the general public on alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and the federal, state and local regulations which govern them; l Support Coalition-approved programs and projects; l Advocate through legislation the promotion of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles; and l Network, interface and coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions on issues of mutual concern. Overview: The San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition will be an important resource of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) related technical, financial and legislative information. In this process, the Coalition shall study and evaluate all commercial vehicle fuel options in an effort to overcome AR/-user problems and to identify AN-market opportunities to pursue. The Coalition shall establish plans and goals which are designed to accelerate the use of AFVs in a cost-effective manner, thereby, improving air quality and the economy in the greater San Diego area. The Coalition in this pursuit will educate, communicate, network, promote and otherwise encourage the use of AFVs as a critical element of a larger, long range program to correct the air quality in the San Diego area. Lastly, as a major resource of knowledge on AFVs, the Coalition shall continuously renew, correct and improve the overall process by measuring the progress of AFVs against the goals of the Coalition and the level of satisfaction of AN users. P.O. Box 81283, San Diego, CA 92138-1283 Y Cdl ean Cities . . - SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE FUl -VEHICLE COALITION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM COMPANY NAME: CITY: DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE/TITLE: PHONE: ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE/TITLE: STATE: FAX: ZIP CODE: PHONE: FAX: PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSORS GENERAL SPONSORS ANNUAL DUES: $1,ooo.00 $750.00 , $500.00 s250.00 :: ORGANIZATION/AGENCY/INSTITUTION s100.00 INDIVIDUAL/INTERESTED CITIZEN S25.00 ?I BENEFITS PLATINUM SPONSORS I. Recognition at all General Meetings. 2. Placement of Company information on display table at all General Meetings. 3. Ten Minute Presentation at a designated General Meeting. 4. Placement of name on Coalition letterhead. 5. Plaque to hang in office. GOLD SPONSORS I. Recognition at all General Meetings. 2. Placement of Company information on display table at all General Meetings. 3. Ten Minute Presentation at a designated General Meeting. 4. Placement of name on Coalition letterhead. SILVER SPONSORS I. Recognition at all General Meetings. 2. Placement of Company information on display table at all General Meetings. 3. Ten Minute Presentation at a designated General Meeting. BRONZE SPONSORS I. Recognition at all General Meetings. 2. Placement of Company information on display table at all General Meetings. In addition to the benefits already listed, each sponsor is allowed the following number of persons to attend Coalition events at the Sponsor rates: Platinum Sponsors: 5 persons Silver Sponsors: 3 persons Gold Sponsors: 4 persons Bronze Sponsors: 3 persons General Sponsors: 2 persons Individual/Interested Citizen: I person I hereby apply for membership in the San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition. If accepted. 1 will abide by its Bylaws, support its Mission Statement and Goals and Objectives, and pay the established dues, Signature: Date: Note: hlake Checks payable to San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition (The Coalition is a 501(c)(3).) Mail to: San Diego Regional Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition P.O. Box 81283, San Diego, CA 92138-1283; Phone: (619) 654-1108 MORE Es7 a p 8 c