Amy Atchley, EV Equity Development Manager at Austin Energy, gave this presentation at the Forth & AESP Utility-driven Programs Expanding EV Access for Low and Medium-Income Households webinar on March 25, 2025.

1. 1
Net-Zero
Austin’s CO2 Emissions by 2040
= 40% Vehicle Miles Traveled
are electric by 2030

2. 2
Austin Energy 5 Pillar EV Strategy

3. • Public Transit Electrification – leading the movement by example. City
Buses and School Buses to be 100% electric
• EVs for Schools, EV charging stations combined with EV curriculum, pilot
prioritized with high population of economically disadvantaged students at
title-one schools and is offered in English and Spanish. Uniquely brings field
experiences to empower future leaders
• Expansion of charging at multifamily: 85+ multifamily communities have
charging including Affordable Housing properties. Over 27,000 multi-family
residents impacted. #3 City best equipped for EV charging in US
• Launched increased eBike rebate with added incentive of up to $1,300 for
Customer Assistance Program customers
• Ongoing e-bike access safety trainings and demos for underserved
community members.
Equity and Affordability
EVs are for EVeryone - provides electric vehicle outreach, program development and
deployment with a focus on marginalized communities
Goal - create a future of mobility that is equitable,
affordable, and accessible while helping the
environment.