Building a Future Where Everyone Can Ride and Drive Electric by Stephen Lommele and Bridget Gilmore
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Steve Lommele, Interim Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Lead and Bridget Gilmore, EV Charging Fellow at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation gave this presentation at Forth Roadmap Win Federal Funding for Electric Mobility in Your Community workshop on Monday, May 15, 2023.
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- 1. driveelectric.gov Building a Future Where Everyone Can Ride and Drive Electric Stephen Lommele and Bridget Gilmore Forth Roadmap Federal Funding Workshop 5/15/2023
- 2. Agenda • Joint Office Overview and Priorities • Program Updates National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grants Program • Joint Office Technical Assistance, Resources, and Funding Opportunities 2
- 3. Joint Office Overview and Priorities driveelectric.gov | 3
- 4. Joint Office Purpose driveelectric.gov | 4 Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address areas of joint interest to the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation $300M in Fiscal Year 2022 funds to DOT with transfer authority to DOE 9 major areas of emphasis Areas of emphasis: 1)Technical assistance for zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure 2)Data sharing 3)National and regionalized study vehicle of infrastructure needs 4)Training and certification programs 5)Program to promote renewable energy generation, storage, and grid integration 6)Transmission pilots in interstate rights-of- way 7)Research, strategies, and actions to mitigate effects of climate change 8)Develop streamlined utility accommodations policy for transmission in transportation right-of-way 9)Any other issues the Secretary of
- 5. Mission and Vision driveelectric.gov | 5 Mission To accelerate an electrified transportation system that is affordable, convenient, equitable, reliable, and safe. Vision A future where everyone can ride and drive electric.
- 6. driveelectric.gov | 6 Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs Supported by the Joint Office The Joint Office provides unifying guidance, technical assistance, and analysis to support the following programs: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (U.S. DOT) $5 billion for states to build a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network along corridors Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (U.S. DOT) $2.5 billion in community and corridor grants for EV charging, as well as hydrogen, natural gas, and propane fueling infrastructure Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (U.S. DOT) $5.6 billion in support of low- and no-emission transit bus deployments Clean School Bus Program (U.S. EPA)
- 7. Buy America EV Charging Minimum Standards Final Rule issued on Feb 15, 2023 (23 CFR 680) • The final rule applies to all federally funded electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including those funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grants Waiver of Buy America Requirements for EV Chargers issued on Feb 15, 2023 (FHWA Docket No. 2022-0023) • Effective immediately, all EV chargers funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law must be built in the United States. • By July 2024, at least 55 percent of the cost of all components will need to be manufactured domestically. $700 million from FY 22 and FY 23 funding is now available • Cities, towns, tribes, and states and more are eligible to apply for the first round of funding. Recent Updates driveelectric.gov | 7
- 8. NEVI “gap-filling” grants 10% of NEVI funds are set-aside annually to fund strate deployment of EV chargers. Designation of Freight Corridors Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will initiate the designation of freight EV corridors What’s Next for the Joint Office driveelectric.gov | 8 Round 7 – Request for Nominations (RFN) Solicit nominations from States for Round 7 of Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations Electric Vehicle Working Group Convene EV Working Group Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) per BIL, which will include members from across the public and private sectors in the EV industry
- 10. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Updates • All 50 state plans plus DC and Puerto Rico are approved by FHWA as of Sept 2022 – Unlocking $1.5 B in FY22 and FY23 funding • States have released or are getting ready to release Requests for Proposals
- 11. driveelectric.gov | 11 Power, Ports, and Connectors for Chargers Every 50 Miles Along Alternative Fuel Corridors At least 4 ports capable of providing at least 150kW to every vehicle CCS CCS CCS CCS NEVI Charging Station Design Minimum Requirements
- 12. Charging is a predictable and reliable experience, by ensuring that there are consistent plug types, power levels, and a minimum number of chargers capable chargers capable of supporting drivers’ fast charging needs; Chargers are working when drivers need them to, by requiring a 97 percent uptime reliability requirement; Drivers can easily find a charger when they need to, by providing publicly accessible data on locations, price, availability, and accessibility through mapping accessibility through mapping applications; Drivers do not have to use multiple apps and accounts to charge, by requiring that a single method of identification works across all chargers; and, chargers; and, Chargers will support drivers’ needs well into the future, by requiring compatibility with forward-looking capabilities like Plug and Charge. Charge. EV Charging Minimum Standards
- 14. Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure – Applications are now open! $700M in FY22 and FY23 funding now available! • Application period will close May 30th Program is divided into two distinct $1.25 billion grant programs: – Corridor Grant Program – Community Grant Program
- 15. Key Requirements of the Corridor Program Total Funding: $350 Million Minimum Award: $1 Million Maximum Award: No maximum Located along a designated AFC; EV charging within 1 mile and other alternative fuels within 5 miles of the AFC. Must be publicly accessible. Must use funds to contract with a private entity. Must address environmental justice. Must be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. driveelectric.gov | 15
- 16. FHWA is interested in corridor charging and fueling deployment projects in several focus areas. As applicable, applicants are encouraged to indicate which focus area(s) their proposed project address(es) and how the project contributes to the build-out of a national corridor network. • Demonstrate Build-Out of Alternative Fueling Corridors • Zero Emission Corridors for Medium- and Heavy- Duty Vehicles • Resiliency driveelectric.gov | 16 Corridor Program - Additional Project Narrative See Pages 31-33 of the CFI NOFO https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/ https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=346798
- 17. Key Requirements of the Community Program Total Funding: $350 Million Minimum Award: $500,000 Maximum Award: $15 Million Located on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations i.e. parking facilities at public buildings, public schools, and public parks, or in publicly accessible parking facilities owned or managed by a private entity. Must be publicly accessible. May use funds to contract with a private entity. Must address environmental justice. Expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to expand or fill gaps in access to publicly accessible infrastructure. Must be accessible to and usable by individuals with driveelectric.gov | 17
- 18. FHWA is interested in community projects in several focus areas. As applicable, applicants are encouraged to indicate which focus area(s) their proposed project address(es). • Multi-Modal Hubs and Shared-Use Fleets and Services • Urban/Suburban Area Charging and Fueling Solutions • Rural Area Charging and Fueling Solutions • Fleet Vehicles that Serve and Operate in Communities driveelectric.gov | 18 Community Program - Additional Project Narrative See Pages 26-28 of the CFI NOFO https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/ https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=346798
- 19. • States or political subdivision of States • Metropolitan planning organizations • Unit of local governments • Special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function, including port authorities • Indian tribes • U.S. Territories • Authorities, agencies, or instrumentalities or entities owned by one or more entities listed above • Group of entities listed above • State or local authorities with ownership of publicly accessible transportation facilities (applies to Community Program only) driveelectric.gov | 19 Eligible Entities
- 20. Questions for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program should be submitted to CFIgrants@dot.gov driveelectric.gov | 20
- 21. Joint Office Technical Assistance, Resources, and Funding Opportunities driveelectric.gov | 21
- 22. • Specialized assistance for states, communities, Tribal Nations, transit agencies, and school districts • One-on-one meetings with states to address questions and concerns related to NEVI Formula Program • Concierge service (phone, email, web form) to efficiently route technical assistance requests for NEVI, electric school buses, and transit buses • Technical assistance support team has 50 staff members across 10 organizations. driveelectric.gov | 22 Technical Assistance Strategies Concierge Service Contact Methods: 833-600-2751 | doe-dot.jo.ta@nrel.gov | driveelectric.gov/contact/ driveelectric.gov/technical-assistance
- 23. Funding Opportunity Announcements driveelectric.gov | 23 Driveelectric.gov/funding-opportunities/
- 24. Joint Office Notice of Intent Areas of Interest: 1. Enhancing EV Charging Resiliency 2. Equitable Access and Opportunity in Electrification 2a: Community-Driven Models for Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment 2b: Workforce Development 3. Improving EV Charging Performance and Reliability 3a – Increasing Commercial Capacity for Testing and Certification of High-Power EV Chargers 3b – Validating High-Power EV Charger Real-World Performance and Reliability https://driveelectric.gov/funding-opportunit
- 25. Rural EV Toolkit Version 2.0 Now Available! • Updated based on stakeholder feedback • Expanded content on: o Transit vehicles o School buses o Micromobility o Accessible design • New funding programs, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) U.S. DOT’s Rural and Urban EV Infrastructure Toolkits Urban Toolkit • Reframed for urban (e.g., benefits/challenges, success stories, resources, funding programs) • Multifamily, building codes, curbside charging, fleet charging (micromobility, ride-hailing, taxi) • Relevant funding opportunities
- 26. DriveElectric.gov Website connects stakeholders to resources, including: • Infrastructure planning and implementation guidance • Data and tools • News and events • Technical assistance request form driveelectric.gov | 26
- 27. • Request assistance via online form • Initial response within 48 hours • General questions and feedback welcome! driveelectric.gov | 27 driveelectric.gov/conta ct
Editor's Notes
- “This session will outline how the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is working to support communities in the transition to electrified transportation. From deploying electric transit and school buses to building electric vehicle charging infrastructure and tapping into funding for multimodal hubs, Klein will discuss how states, cities, towns, and tribes can harness the energy of the transportation electrification movement to create the sustainable communities Americans want and need.”
- The purpose of the Joint Office is to address mutual areas of interest by the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation. In Fiscal Year 2022, $300 million in BIL funds were provided to the U.S. Department of Transportation with transfer authority to the U.S. Department of Energy. Theses funds were used to stand up the Joint Office in FY22. The Joint Office areas of emphasis were derived from the BIL: Tech assistance for zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure Sharing installation, maintenance, and utilization data to continue to help inform the network build out A national and regionalized study of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure needs and deployment factors, to support grants for community resilience and electric vehicle integration Development and deployment of training and certification programs Establishment and implementation of a program to promote renewable energy generation, storage, and grid integration, including microgrids, in transportation rights-of-way Studying, planning, and funding for constructing high-voltage and/or medium-voltage transmission pilots in the rights-of-way of the Interstate System Research, strategies, and actions to reduce transportation-related emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change Development of a streamlined utility accommodations policy for high-voltage and medium-voltage transmission in the transportation right-of-way Allowing the Energy and Transportation Secretaries the ability to identify other issues of joint interest. ACTUAL BIL TEXT FOR REFERENCE text (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text): “That there is established a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (referred to in this paragraph in this Act as the ``Joint Office'') in the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy to study, plan, coordinate, and implement issues of joint concern between the two agencies, which shall include: (1) technical assistance related to the deployment, operation, and maintenance of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure, renewable energy generation, vehicle-to-grid integration, including microgrids, and related programs and policies; (2) data sharing of installation, maintenance, and utilization in order to continue to inform the network build out of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure; (3) performance of a national and regionalized study of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure needs and deployment factors, to support grants for community resilience and electric vehicle integration; (4) development and deployment of training and certification programs; (5) establishment and implementation of a program to promote renewable energy generation, storage, and grid integration, including microgrids, in transportation rights-of-way; (6) studying, planning, and funding for high-voltage distributed current infrastructure in the rights-of way of the Interstate System and for constructing high-voltage and or medium-voltage transmission pilots in the rights-of-way of the Interstate System; (7) research, strategies, and actions under the Departments' statutory authorities to reduce transportation-related emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change; (8) development of a streamlined utility accommodations policy for high-voltage and medium-voltage transmission in the transportation right-of-way; and (9) any other issues that the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Energy identify as issues of joint interest…”
- The Joint Office mission is to accelerate an electrified transportation system that is affordable, convenient, equitable, reliable, and safe. And our vision is a future where everyone can ride and drive electric.
- The Joint Office supports several programs that were established in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law including: The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, also known as “NEVI,” Formula Program. This program provides $5 billion in funding to states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. This is designed to inspire confidence of EV drivers in a national charging network that will allow anyone to ride or drive electric. On September 27, 2022 the Joint Office announced that the Biden-Harris administration has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the NEVI Formula Program. There is also the NEVI Discretionary Program which provides $2.5 billion in community grants for EV charging, as well as hydrogen, natural gas, and propane fueling infrastructure. The Low-No Emissions Grants Program for Transit provides $5.6 billion in support of low- and no-emission transit bus deployments. Finally, the Clean School Bus Program distributes $5 billion in support of electric school bus deployments.
- Final Rule Establishes regulations setting minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the NEVI Formula Program and Projects for the construction of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers under certain statutory authorities, including any EV charging infrastructure project funded with Federal funds that is treated as a project on a Federal-aid highway. The standards and requirements apply to the installation, operation, or maintenance of EV charging infrastructure; the interoperability of EV charging infrastructure; traffic control device or on-premises signage acquired, installed, or operated in concert with EV charging infrastructure; data, including the format and schedule for the submission of such data; network connectivity of EV charging infrastructure; and information on publicly available EV charging infrastructure locations, pricing, real-time availability, and accessibility through mapping applications. Buy America: Establishes a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. This short-term, temporary waiver enables EV charger acquisition and installation to immediately proceed while also ensuring the application of Buy America to EV chargers by the phasing out of the waiver over time. On the effective date of this waiver, it will apply to all EV chargers manufactured by July 1, 2024, whose final assembly occurs in the United States, and whose installation has begun by October 1, 2024. Beginning with EV chargers manufactured on July 1, 2024, FHWA will phase out coverage under this waiver for those previously covered EV chargers where the cost of components manufactured in the United States does not exceed 55 percent of the cost of all components. This second phase will therefore apply to all EV chargers that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2024, whose final assembly occurs in the United States, and for which the cost of components manufactured in the United States is at least 55 percent of the cost of all components. For all phases, EV charger housing components that are predominantly steel and iron are excluded from the waiver and must meet current FHWA Buy America requirements.
- 10% of NEVI funds are set-aside annually to fund strategic deployment of EV chargers. Grants to States and local governments that require additional assistance to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure, as determined by the DOT Secretary Designate Freight Corridors Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiates designation of freight EV corridors Round 7 EV Working Group The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) was formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) into the U.S. transportation and energy systems (Section 25006 of the BIL). The activities of the EVWG include: Provide recommendations regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs into the transportation and energy systems of the United States Coordinate and consult with any existing federal interagency working groups on fleet conversion or other similar matters relating to EVs Report to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation; the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Senate Appropriations Committee; the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; and the House Appropriations Committee.
- Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Utah. You can visit our webpage to find all the NEVI state plans collated into one place
- Here is what the NEVI charging stations will look like – as defined by the EV Charging Minimum Standards Final Rule, which applies to all Title 23 projects. This rule defines the minimum number of charging ports, power level, acceptable connector types, and other attributes.
- FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Standards and Major Progress for a Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers - The White House
- EV charging, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure 80/20 Federal Cost Share Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, on May 30, 2023
- Pages 31-33 of the NOFO Demonstrate Build-Out of Alternative Fueling Corridors: Expand deployment of public DC fast charge EV charging infrastructure or hydrogen, propane or natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated AFCs. Infrastructure projects of interest can expand existing or add new charging and fueling infrastructure for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. Zero Emission Corridors for Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles: The EV charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure that will enable zero emission movement of goods, connecting distribution hubs and population centers. Projects may also seek to connect national freight corridors with local delivery providers and fleets, such as urban depot charging for light- and medium-duty vehicles. Projects may also leverage other funding for alternative fuel infrastructure at ports or depots along corridors. Medium- and heavy-duty infrastructure applications should include explicit fleet commitments to utilize the infrastructure. Resiliency: Promote reliability and resiliency to intermittent or sustained power outages, disruptive and increasingly severe weather(snowstorms, fire, hurricanes, etc.), high-demand events that can strain the electric grid, or otherwise provide charging services in emergency situations. Projects should accommodate the safe movement of vehicles during these extreme weather events or power outages. These solutions may require complementary technologies (e.g., on-site battery storage, distributed energy resources, microgrids, bi-directional power). 32
- Pages 26-28 of the NOFO Multi-Modal Hubs and Shared-Use Fleets and Services: Seek to connect or promote rental vehicle, taxi, carshare, ride-share, ride-hail, bicycle, micromobility, microtransit, and other electrified or alternative fuel multi-passenger or active mobility options that provide alternatives to individual vehicle ownership. Projects may also seek to connect national freight corridors with local delivery providers and fleets, such as urban depot charging for light- and medium-duty vehicles. Urban/Suburban Area Charging and Fueling Solutions: Provide convenient, affordable access to charging and alternative fuel infrastructure in applications such as multi-unit dwellings and homes without driveways or garages. Projects should seek to advance lower cost and highest return charging solutions with light construction when possible (e.g., pole-based charging). Intersectional charging/mobility hubs that serve both inner-ring suburban and urban needs are also of interest. The EV charging projects should carefully articulate power levels required and demonstrate consideration of gaps to fill among existing charging and fueling infrastructure in order to provide an appropriate power delivery mix (e.g., avoid providing only high-power charging stations as the sole solution). Projects should address innovative ways to address challenges such as curb side access, reservation/convenient availability, reliability, and management of limited spaces. The DOT encourages collaboration between applicants and owners of the ROW during the application, installation, and maintenance of charging and fueling infrastructure. Rural Area Charging and Fueling Solutions: Support multi-purpose use including single occupancy vehicles, medium-duty vehicles and fleets, shared vehicles, and taxi or other service vehicles in the community. Rural areas can present unique challenges and opportunities to provide transportation solutions. Projects should identify and address unique rural challenges and provide affordable solutions for vehicle charging or fueling infrastructure. Fleet Vehicles that Serve and Operate in Communities: Enable local medium-and heavy-duty electrification and alternative fuel use for the following vehicle types: (1) Class 3, 4, 5 vans & step vans, class 6 box trucks, class 8 terminal tractors class regional haul tractors; (2) Municipal vehicles (e.g., shuttles, school buses, street sweepers, refuse, pickup trucks and vans); (3)Delivery trucks; or (4) Long haul vehicles.
- Next is what is coming in 2023 for the Joint Office
- The Joint Office technical assistance strategies are designed to help states, communities, and other stakeholders with their requests for corridor and community charging and fueling infrastructure deployment, electric school bus funding through the EPA, and transit bus funding through the FTA. We are set-up to provide one-on-one meetings with states to address questions related to the NEVI Formula Program. Our technical assistance concierge service provides three ways to contact the Joint Office technical assistance team, by phone, email, or web form. The concierge service contact methods are listed at the bottom of this slide. Finally, the technical assistance support team has 50 staff members across 10 organizations ready to answer your questions on topics such as: Corridor development Data analysis and tools Stakeholder engagement Infrastructure development
- We also have recently released a Notice of Intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement. Areas of interest include enhancing EV charging resiliency, equitable access and opportunity in electrification, workforce development, improving charging performance and reliability, increasing EV charging testing and certification capacity, and validating EV charging performance and reliability in a real-world setting
- This funding opportunity seeks to advance the mission and vision of the Joint Office by addressing discrete challenges to a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable electric vehicle (EV) charging network by enhancing institutional capacity, encouraging holistic approaches, fostering inclusive and equitable outcomes, and ensuring a world-class customer experience. Area of Interest 2a – Community-Driven Models for Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment Area of Interest 2b – Workforce Development Area of Interest 3a – Increasing Commercial Capacity for Testing and Certification of High-Power Electric Vehicle Chargers Area of Interest 3b – Validating High-Power EV Charger Real-World Performance and Reliability
- The Rural EV Toolkit is a great example of a resource available on DriveElectric.gov that can support charger deployment in rural communities. The Joint Office is working with its partners at DOT to develop a companion document focused on urban and suburban charging that will be available soon. Suburban & urban areas Curbside & Multi-unit dwelling issues and solutions Electrified transit & micromobility opportunities Equity Purpose Provide stakeholders with an easy-to-use guide to planning, funding, and implementing EV charging projects Audience Local government Regional planning organizations Business owners Transportation providers Property owners and developers
- DriveElectric.gov is the place to find us! This website connects stakeholders to important guidance, data and tools, as well as our contact form
- Please feel free to let your constituents know that they can reach out to us using our contact form on driveelectric.gov You can request assistance by filling out the online contact form at driveelectric.gov/contact Select either “Low-No Emissions Transit Vehicle Technical Assistance” or “Clean School Bus Technical Assistance” You will receive an initial response back from our technical assistance team within 48 hours (during regular business hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm eastern time). Depending on the type of assistance needed, either key resources will be provided, or other subject matter experts will be looped in to provide more in-depth technical assistance as appropriate While we are standing up the technical assistance, we also welcome any general questions you have or feedback via this contact form
- Thank you.