Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Assistance

EV Services for Local Governments

Adopting electric vehicle infrastructure at the municipal level has many benefits. Investing in the technology now puts your municipality on track for a sustainable future as more consumers adopt EVs. In addition, EV technology and infrastructure are a top priority at the federal and state level offering incentives and grant funding to invest in charging stations and EV fleet vehicles.
Governor Murphy, set ambitious goals for a clean energy future in NJ. Many of the targets and goals include an increase in EV infrastructure. Some of the goals for our state include:
  • 100% clean energy by 2050
  • 330,000 registered EVs by 2025
  • establishing greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting programs; monitor the progress of emissions reductions to reach the target of 80% below 2006 emission levels by 2030
  • reforming land use regulations to incorporate climate change considerations into permitting decisions
These goals are laid out in the State’s Energy Master Plan and Executive Order No. 100. To help reach these goals, there are several EV adoption incentive programs available.

Cross County Connection EV Services

Cross County Connection can assist municipalities to become more EV friendly. We offer several services related to EV Planning, including:
  • EV ordinance research, planning and development
  • Information on the expanding list of funding sources for EVs and EV infrastructure in New Jersey
  • Connecting your municipalities to local experts on installing and operating EV charging infrastructure
  • Guidance on charging station locations
Contact Patrick Farley, CCCTMA’s Program Director, at farley@driveless.com to learn more!

Charging Stations

Not all EV chargers are created equal. Some charge faster, while others are better suited for overnight charging. Here is an overview of charger types.
  • Level 1 – Refers to simply plugging into a normal 120 volt outlet found at home. Adds 2-5 miles of range per hour. Best for home use
  • Level 2 – Adds 10-20 miles of range per hour. Good for use at offices, hotels, malls and places an EV will be parked for a few hours.
  • DC Fast Charger (Level 3) – Adds 60-80 miles of range per 20 minutes of charging time. These include Tesla stations, however Tesla stations are only compatible with their vehicles, although a Tesla can charge at any Level 3 charging station. These are great for locations where people spend 20 - 30 minutes, such as the supermarket or gyms.

Planning Strategies

Siting of Charging Station

The placement of charging stations depends on usage and proximity to proper wiring and electrical hookups. Some considerations when determining where to locate charging stations include:
  • Visibility to EV users
  • Type of chargers. Level II may be better for a main street while DC fast charger is more appropriate along highways or at a gym or supermarket
  • Proximity to proper electrical panels. Locating stations near the proper infrastructure can save money in the long term, especially where installation expenses could significantly increase costs.

Ordinance and Policy Development

Passing ordinances that require preparation for EV chargers is a key step towards preparing your municipality for the larger EV market share coming in the next decade.
Ordinances can require the following to incentive EV infrastructure:
  • Allocate a certain percentage of spaces with EV ready and EV installed technology
  • Require a percentage of municipal vehicles to transition to EVs
Requiring EV infrastructure through ordinance can provide long-term cost savings to your municipality because it installs proper EV wiring at the time of development rather than retrofitting a property later on.

Grant programs

It Pay$ to Plug In

It Pay$ to Plug In offers grants to help cover the cost of purchasing and installing EV charging stations. The program is designed to help expand New Jersey’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly DC fast chargers. Reimbursement amounts by charging station type are as follows:
  • $750 per level I charging port
  • $4,000 per level II charging port
  • $200,000 per DC Fast Charger location, with a 2 port minimum

New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP)

Funded through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP) will provide vouchers of up to $100,000 to businesses and organizations in the greater Newark and Camden area to purchase new zero-emission medium and heavy duty vehicles (MHDV). NJZIP is the state’s first effort to support zero-emission MHDVs. The pilot program sets aside $15 million for vouchers, with $5 million allocated for micro and small businesses. The size of the voucher will vary depending on the class of vehicle being purchased.

New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP)

Funded through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP) will provide vouchers of up to $100,000 to businesses and organizations in the greater Newark and Camden area to purchase new zero-emission medium and heavy duty vehicles (MHDV). NJZIP is the state’s first effort to support zero-emission MHDVs. The pilot program sets aside $15 million for vouchers, with $5 million allocated for micro and small businesses. The size of the voucher will vary depending on the class of vehicle being purchased.

New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP)

Funded through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP) will provide vouchers of up to $100,000 to businesses and organizations in the greater Newark and Camden area to purchase new zero-emission medium and heavy duty vehicles (MHDV). NJZIP is the state’s first effort to support zero-emission MHDVs. The pilot program sets aside $15 million for vouchers, with $5 million allocated for micro and small businesses. The size of the voucher will vary depending on the class of vehicle being purchased.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a multi-state cap and trade program regulating carbon emissions. New Jersey RGGI projects are guided by the RGGI Strategic Funding Program. The program deploys funding into the following categories:
  • Catalyze clean, equitable transportation
  • Promote blue carbon in coastal habitats
  • Enhance forests and urban forests
  • Create a New Jersey green bank
Programs from the first initiative, including NJZIP, will help promote EV adoption and infrastructure.
The programs listed below are a sample of incentives and grants available at the state and local level. Grants and programs are constantly evolving as new funding sources become available for EV technology. Cross County Connection staff keep up to date on the latest funding sources for EV infrastructure. Check back at driverless.com or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new sources of grant funding for EV technology!

Resources

For more details on all things EV, check out our EV Primer! and also our EV Resource Guide!
Other state and regional organizations provide useful resources on EVs. This includes:

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