Item 5: Electric Vehicle/Electric Ready Presentation — original pdf

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Electric Vehicle/Electric Ready Plans for Moving Forward After Survey A briefing for the Resource Management Commission Kurt Stogdill Interim Director- Energy Efficiency Services November 15, 2022 © 2020 Austin Energy Surveys/Feedback Looked at 3 Areas • Policy- to include codes, ordinances, City incentives • Education- through Austin Energy programs • Austin Energy Programs- rebates and incentives 2 Policy • • • The overwhelming choice for driving policy to emerge from the survey and discussions is building code It appears the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will include provisions for EV and Electric Ready The City is currently under the ‘21 IECC The City (through the Development Services Department) intends to adopt the 2024 body of International Building Codes • Austin Energy Proposes to adopt EV/Electric Ready code through adoption of the 2024 IECC as part of the broader City adoption of the 2024 body of International Building Codes 3 Education Shortcomings identified ranged from a lack of definitions for EV & Electric Ready to awareness of the benefits and costs associated with these energy transition concepts • Austin Energy will promote furthering education and information available to customers in a variety of areas regarding EV and Electric Ready 4 Programs Output from public engagement indicated significant demand for expanded programming to support adoption of electric appliances for both new and existing construction • Availability and affordability of electric ready options were pointed to as barriers to adoption • Surveys indicated interest in broader technology options to include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, smart electric panels and hybrid (fuel) climate control systems • Austin Energy will pursue expanded program offerings and budget in in support of electric ready technologies/adoption 5 Other Activities In Support There are a number of funding initiatives that allow an opportunity for leveraging federal dollars in support of EV/Electric Ready • Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) • • • • $161 Bn for clean energy credits $37 Bn for energy efficiency incentives $36 Bn for clean fuel and vehicle credits Significant funding, $386Bn nationwide, targeting energy and climate, and includes… • Funding will be coming through a number of channels to include state and federal grants • National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)- mostly corridor charging for Texas • Austin Energy is currently convening teams to evaluate and apply for these funding opportunities 6 Path Forward • Adopt EV/Electric Ready provisions through adoption of the 2024 IECC • Additional outreach and education about the benefits of EV/Electric Ready • Expand program offerings and incentives for EV/Electric Ready • Aggressively pursue IRA funding opportunities 7