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State of Illinois EV Policy Development & DCEO Programs. Prairie State Network Call Kate Tomford October 16, 2013 Illinois Energy Office DCEO. Where did Illinois’ EV p olicy vision b egin ?. EVs benefit Illinois consumers and businesses. Consumer benefits. EVs. Economic
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State of IllinoisEV Policy Development & DCEO Programs Prairie State Network Call Kate Tomford October 16, 2013 Illinois Energy Office DCEO
EVs benefit Illinois consumers and businesses. Consumer benefits EVs Economic development benefits Environmental benefits
EVs leverage Illinois’ strengths and competitive advantages. Strong manufacturing base National hub for the transportation industry Leading-edge battery research Low electricity prices vs. gas prices Commuting distances well-suited to EV range
Governor Quinn’s EV vision for Illinois drove two policy initiatives. www.illinoisenergy.gov/ev www.icc.illinois.gov/electricity/pev.aspx
DCEO Rebate Numbers – Fall 2012 • Projects and stations • 55 funded projects; 79 funded stations (16 dual, so 95 plugs) • 2/3 of funded stations are non-residential • Average project costs per station • Non-residential: $11,854 (up $7,650 from Spring 2012) • Residential: $1,722 (down $150 from Spring 2012) • Average rebate amounts • Non-residential rebate per station: $4,694 • Residential rebate per station: $873 • Total rebates awarded: $271,481.80 • 91.6% non-residential; 8.4% residential
Resources – Clean Cities www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities
Resources – EV Readiness Scorecard www.afdc.energy.gov/pev-readiness
More programs and initiatives Federal tax credits for charging stations and EVs DCEO grants for EV industry and infrastructure IEPA rebate for EVs ICC rulemaking on EVSE installer certification Secretary of State registration discount for EVs IDOT EV signage
Federal EV Incentives www.fueleconomy.gov www.afdc.energy.gov • Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit • Tax credit for 30% of the cost, not to exceed $30,000 • Fueling equipment for NG, propane, electricity, E85, or B20+ • Installation from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2013 • Tax credit up to $1,000 for consumers • Federal Tax Credit for EVs • Tax credit up to $7,500 per EV • Amount varies based on battery capacity
IEPA Alternate Fuel Rebates www.illinoisgreenfleets.org Eligible vehicles/fuels: natural gas, propane, electric, E85, and diesel vehicles using B20+ Rebate for EVs is 10% of the listed base MSRP, before all options and fees, up to $4,000 Must purchase (not lease) new (not pre-owned) vehicle from IL dealership or do conversion in IL Must register, plate, and operate the vehicle in IL
ICC rulemaking –Certification of station installers • Objectives: • Safe and proper installation, maintenance and repair of EV charging stations • Compliance with applicable building and electrical codes and industry standards • Draft certification requirements: • Businesses must pay $50 to apply and must list qualified employees with proof of qualification • Employees must complete DOL-approved apprenticeship or 8,000 hours + EVSE training • Certification requirement effective date is 1/1/2014
IL Secretary of State Discount IL SOS Special Plates Division (217) 782-7758
IDOT EV Signage Approved for use in Illinois by the USDOT Federal Highway Administration
www.IllinoisEnergy.org/EV Kate Tomford kate.tomford@illinois.gov (312) 814-1985