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DATE: March 19, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Dan St. John, Director of Public Works & Itilities
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SUBJECT: Resolution Approving an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Related Agreements
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving an electric
vehicle charging pilot program and authorizes the City Manager to execute all related
agreements.
BACKGROUND
As part of the American Recovery.and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
released funding to establish development, demonstration, evaluation, and education projects to
accelerate the market introduction and penetration of electric vehicles. The federal funding
supports the President's goal to-Get One Million Plug-In Hybrid Cars on the Road by 2015, and
furthermore, allows manufacturers to meet increased fuel economy standards while reducing
vehicular emissions of greenhouse gases.
Two companies, Coulomb'Technologies and Ecotality, were awarded DOE funding to, in part,
install electric vehicle charging.,stations in metropolitan areas of the United States. Each
company has branded their program separately, Charge Point America and the EV Project
respectively, and developed internet based applications for electric vehicle drivers to subscribe to
the service and remotely check charging station availability. The program networks are named
ChargelPoint Network and the Blink Network.
The County of Sonoma has taken the lead in working-with Coulothb Technologies to place
eighteen (18) chargers within the Cities of Sebastopol, Rolmert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Sonoma,
and Windsor.The-DOE grant to Coulomb reimburses agencies for the cost of purchasing the
chargers;.an additional grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) will provide
funding to pay•the,installation costs for these chargers up to a limited amount for the program.
Based on cuirent estimates the entirety of the installations for the City will be covered by the
grant funds.
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Ecotality, a San Francisco based company, has received similar yet separate funding from the
Department of Energy (DOE) to purchase and place fast charging electric vehicle stations in
readily accessible public locations along commute corridors.
Since 2008, the County of Sonoma has been pursuing partnerships and opportunities to convert
fleet vehicles to electric, install the required charging stations, and develop a charging station
program and installation guidelines. The Charge Point America Program is just one of three
electric vehicle charging stations grant programs currently being managed by the County of
Sonoma. In northern Sonoma County, (Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Guerneville and at locations
along the coast), the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District is providing the
installation funding in conjunction with the Charge Point America Program. As part of the
Coulomb grant, the County expects to install two chargers at Infineon Raceway, four chargers at
the Charles Shultz Sonoma County Airport and additional electric vehicle charging stations at
County facilities.
The County is also managing another grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) to place thirty-one (31) chargers county-wide. In Petaluma, these chargers are tentatively
planned for installation at the Veterans Halls later in 2012. In total, the combined grant
programs will add another 66 chargers to the County's existing network further expanding the
"Sonoma County Electric Vehicle Charging Trail."
DISCUSSION
Staff has been working separately with County of Sonoma staff and Ecotality staff for the
placement of electric vehicle charging stations on centrally located public properties. The goal
was to identify a location on City owned property where the charging stations could be installed.
The physical characteristics that staff looked at were the location and topography of the lot, the
availability of existing electrical power to operate the charging stations, the ease of use for the
general motoring public and the surrounding amenities. City and County staff met at various
parking lots to determine which had the physical characteristics needed to accommodate
charging stations. Based on the aforementioned criteria, Staff is recommending the Keller Street
Garage as the location for three chargers under the County of Sonoma-led Coulomb grant and
the Petaluma Depot site as the location of one Ecotality charger to be paid for under a separate
grant.
Staff initially considered the Theater District parking structure for a charging station location,but
since it is privately owned it did not meet grant requirements. Staff also ruled out the
Community Center parking lot due to the trenching distance to the electrical panel which would
have added significant costs that could not be covered by the grant. The remaining City facilities
considered were determined to be too far from centralized areas of the City.
The three Coulomb chargers are Level 18:2 chargers which operate at standard household
voltage (1 1 Ov and 220v) and therefore take longer to re-charge a battery. For this reason the
central downtown location was selected assuming drivers will visit the downtown area while
their vehicles charge. The Ecotality charger is a Level 3 "fast charge" charger, so the Visitor's
Center was selected as a good place for electric vehicle drivers to stop for a shorter period.
Participating public entities in both grants are obligated to cover the costs for their staff,
permitting, and any electrical panel/system upgrades or other extensive installation requirements
to support the chargers. Under the Coulomb grant the County of Sonoma staff will complete the
design to describe the work necessary to ensure a consistent installation across the County,
including signage directing the public to the charging stations, trenching and/or surface conduit
for the electrical work, and ADA accessibility, and Ecotality is providing similar services for
their related installations. If council approves the attached resolution, installation is expected in
summer 2012. A memorandum of understanding will be executed with the County for the
installation of the Coulomb chargers and Ecotality will hire local, licensed contractors.
Under the Coulomb grant each City will execute a purchase agreement for the chargers and a
master services subscription agreement for the activation of the chargers in the Charge Point
America network. The subscription agreements will establish the annual service fees and
maintenance obligations that will be covered by the grant through December 2013. After
December 2013, the chargers will become the property of each city and each city will be
responsible for service fees and the maintenance of the chargers. The City can elect to continue
to operate the charging stations, in which case the City would need to pay the subscription fee to
Coulomb. Presently, those costs are roughly $1,900 per charging station for a five year
maintenance agreement and $900 per charging station for the five year subscription service
agreement. The City could also elect to terminate the subscription and dismantle the charging
stations at that time, as there are no further obligations under the grants.
The Ecotality grant will pay the maintenance and subscription service costs for the charging
station through April 2013. Subsequent to that, the City, as owner of the charging station and
subscriber to their Blink Network, will be responsible for maintenance and subscription service
costs. Ecotality has not yet provided an estimate of ongoing subscription or maintenance costs
and the City is not obligated to continue hosting the charging station after April 2013.
The master services subscription allows for the setting of a charging fee. If the City elects to set
a the to charge, it would be processed by the service provider and remitted to the City; however;
both granting entities and staff recommend free charging use through the initial term of the
individual agreements. The current DOE funding intends to establish, develop, demonstrate,
evaluate, and educate through region-wide projects to accelerate the market introduction and
penetration of electric vehicles and has made this advanced technology available to the City
through minimal effort, relatively low costs and little existing staff experience with electric
vehicle technology.
The agreements attached are in draft versions and staff will continue to negotiate the specific
terms until finalized. The approval of the attached resolution will allow staff to keep moving
forward with the program so the City can continue to be included in this grant opportunity. Staff
is not able to provide information about the terms of the future City-County MOU. at this time,
and the level of financial and liability risk accepted by the City will depend in part on provisions
to be negotiated in that agreement. However, once the City Council authorizes execution of the
Coloumb and Ecotality agreements and they are executed, it will be obligated to proceed with the
program. Therefore, staff will not forward any agreements for signature until all agreements,
including the MOU, are acceptable to staff, the City Manager, Risk Manager and City Attorney.
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There is currently a County working group addressing the charging fee topic, with the goal of
setting a uniform fee (if any) County-wide. The fee charged to users could be per an increment
of time, similar to how electrical use is measured, to cover the maintenance and service contracts
that the City executes with each service provider in addition to the electrical usage. Staff
recommends that the fee recommendations of the County-wide electric vehicle task force be
seriously considered or fees are set with the goal of recouping the City's actual costs to provide
the service as opposed to profiting from the service.
For the past few years the County has led the pursuit of opportunities to establish electric vehicle
infrastructure in Sonoma County and in the absence of any Statewide documentation has led the
development of a County of Sonoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation
Guideline and adopted the program guidelines on August 16, 2011. The attached guidelines.are
useful for City reference for future Electric Vehicle Charging stations on private or public
property within City limits.
In addition to the installation information presented above, it may be useful to understand more
about the charging units:
• The fast-charger that Ecotality proposes includes a television screen for which they
propose selling advertising time and to share the profits with the site host.
• The charging stations utilize cellular telephone technology in the operation of the stations
as users pay via an established subscription or a credit card. That is the standard for the
industry.
• Under both grants, the subscription service allows for potential customers to see the
status of the charging station from a web page, so they know if the units are functional
and can reserve the charging station before they leave their home to ensure it's available
when they anive in Petaluma.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Except for the cost of the electricity, the installation and operation of the four(4) electrical
vehicle chargers are expected to have little cost impacts to the City. The preliminary site
investigations that staff has completed with the grantors shows that the electrical panels appear to
have the power required to support the addition of the chargers. To keep grant expenses within
allowable limits for the Ecotality grant City staff may provide trench paving and minor concrete
work at our cost at the Petaluma Depot. This work is estimated to cost $6,000.
In the event that a charger is vandalized or is completely destroyed, it could cost $5,500 to
replace. The chargers would also be located in a highly visible location, which reduces the risk
of the chargers being vandalized.
Cost for repair of a damaged charging station would come from the Public Works Maintenance
and Operations operating budget. Otherwise, the only expected expense under the term of the
grant will be the additional electrical costs related to the operation of these charging stations.
Electrical costs for the Keller Street Garage and Petaluma Depot sites are paid by General Fund-
Public Facilities (16300). At the Petaluma Depot location, heavy use (nearly 24 hours a day,
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seven days a week) by electric vehicle owners would cost $1,587.60 in additional electric
kilowatt-hour charges per year. At the Keller Street Garage, with three chargers used heavily,
the additional electrical charges would.be$4,762.80 per year.
As mentioned previously, the City is only obligated to operate, repair, etc, the charging stations
until the end of the initial agreement. After that date the City has no further obligation to
maintain the stations. Staff will provide a recommendation to Council prior to the end of the
service period to determine rates charged to users and estimated cost to the city to maintain
electrical charging services.
The costs for continued operation after the grant term will be the electrical usage, staff
maintenance to periodically clean the exterior of the units, a service maintenance contract with
the manufacturer, and a subscription contract.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Chargepoint Master Services Subscription Agreement Draft
3. EV Project Charging Site Host Agreement Draft
4. Chargepoint California Station Award Agreement Draft
Z Items listed below are large in volume and are not attached to this report, but may be viewed in the
City Clerk's office.
1. County of Sonoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation Guideline
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PILOT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
RELATED AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, encouraging the use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through
installation of charging stations is consistent with the County and City goals to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, a County of Sonoma grant program, referred to as Charge Point America, is
being managed by the County of Sonoma for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations
throughout Sonoma County, including facilities both in the County and cities within the County;
and
WHEREAS, Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with the County of Sonoma, has
been awarded grants from the Department of Energy(DOE) and the California Energy
commission for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma intends to provide all design and construction
services for the installation of three (3) electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street
Garage, subject to the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the County and the
City, with terms to be determined at a future date; and
WHEREAS, Ecotality has been awarded a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE)
for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations; and
WHEREAS, Ecotality has proposed providing all design and construction services for
the installation of one (1) electric vehicle charging station at the Petaluma Depot; and
WHEREAS, after an initial grant term constituting a pilot program for said installations,
the City will have the option to continue the operation of the electric vehicle charging stations
and to set usage fees to recoup the cost of service, maintenance and electricity consumed by
electric vehicle charging; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma has convened a working group to provide a
consistent framework for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure documented as the
Sonoma County Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma adopted the Sonoma County Electric Vehicle
Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines on August 16, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Recognizes that the pilot program.has an inherent cost and directs staff to shift current
priorities of the Public Works operations account to cover these costs.
2. Approves the installation of three (3) electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street
Garage for a period extending to December 31, 2013.
3. Approves the installation of one (1) electric vehicle charging station at the Petaluma
Depot site, for a period extending to April 30, 2013.
4. Authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements on behalf of the City of
Petaluma with Coloumb Technologies for the acquisition of three electric vehicle
charging stations and with Ecotality for the acquisition and installation of one electric
vehicle charging station, all such agreements to contain terms satisfactory to the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Risk Manager.
5. Authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute an
agreement on behalf of the City of Petaluma with the County of Sonoma for the
installation of three electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street garage with
terms satisfactory to the City Manager, City Attorney and City Risk Manager.
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-CHARGEPOINT®
• MASTER SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT'
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MASTER SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT")
CAREFULLY.
THIS AGREEMENT GOVERNS REGISTRATION OF YOUR CHARGING STATION ON THE CHARGEPOINT
NETWORK AND ACTIVATION OF CHARGEPOINT NETWORK SERVICES. SUBSCRIBING FOR ' A
CHARGEPOINT NETWORK SERVICE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND IS BINDING ON YOU AND THE BUSINESS ENTITY YOU
REPRESENT (COLLECTIVELY, "SUBSCRIBER" OR "YOU"). IF YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE AUTHORITY
TO BIND SUCH COMPANY OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY AND ITS AFFILIATES TO THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS; IF NOT, YOU MAY NOT ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND MAY NOT USE THE
CHARGEPOINT SERVICES.
YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THE CHARGEPOINT SERVICES IF YOU ARE A DIRECT COMPETITOR OF CTI
EXCEPT WITH CTI'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. IN ADDITION, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THE
CHARGEPOINT SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF MONITORING THEIR AVAILABILITY, PERFORMANCE OR
FUNCTIONALITY, OR ANY OTHER BENCHMARKING OR COMPETITIVE PURPOSE.
1. DEFINITIONS. The following terms shall have the definitions.set forth below when used in this
Agreement:
11 "Affiliate" means any entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is
under common control with the subject entity. "Control", for purposes of this definition, means direct
or indirect ownership or control of fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting interests of the subject
entity.
1.2 "ChargePass'" RFID Card" means a CTI provisioned radio-frequency identification card
issued to a ChargePass Account Holder which permits a User of such card access to the ChargePoint
Network for the delivery Of Subscriber-provided services and the ChargePass Account Holder to use the
ChargePoint Network to manage their ChargePass Account.
1.3 "ChargePass Account' means an account registered with CTI that permits a User to
prepay for access to Networked Charging Stations utilizing a ChargePassRFID Card.
1,4 "ChargePass Account Holder" means a -User who has registered with the Network
Operator and created a ChargePass Account.
1.5 "ChargePoint Network' means the Network Operator provisioned software, firmware,
hardware (excluding Charging Stations owned and registered by Subscribers) and -services for
Subscribers and Users that, among other things, provision, manage, and allow access to Networked
Charging Stations by ChargePass Account Holders via the RFID Card and by other Users via the
utilization of contactiess RFID embedded credit cards, or authorized credit or electronic debit card
transactions and permit Subscribers to register, activate, monitor and operate Charging Stations . •
1.6 "ChargePoint Network Standard Service" means the bundled group of ChargePoint
Services that assist in the basic operation of the Networked Charging Stations. The ChargePoint
Network Standard Service is required to be subscribed to by Subscriber in order tc register and activate
a Charging Station on the ChargePoint Network.
1.7 "ChargePoint Services" means the ChargePoint Network support services and
ChargePoint software appiications, as such may be introduced and made available to Subscribers by the
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Network Operator from time to time, which provide network:support and functionalities for Users and
Subscribers and allow Subscribers, among other things; td monitor and control Networked Charging
Stations. ChargePoint Services, including;but not limited to; the ChargePoint Network Standard Service,
are made available for subscription by Subscribers pursuant to Purchase Orders entered into between
Subscriber and CTI.
1.8 "Charging Session"has the same definition as "Session" set forth below.
1.9 "Charging Station" means the electric vehicle charging station(s) installed by Subscriber
at the Subscriber Location(s), either manufactured by CTI or by another entity, which have embedded
within them CTI proprietary hardware and firmware, enabling Subscriber to register and activate such
charging stations on the ChargePoint Network. A charging station may-be designated by a Subscriber as
a Commercial Charging Station Or Free.Charging Station, a Public ChargingStation or a Private Charging
Station and such designations may be changed at any time with respect to any Networked Charging
Station(s) utilizing the ChargePoint Network Standard Service.
1.10 "Commercial Charging Station" means a Charging Station that is designated by the
Subscriber as one where Users.must pay a Session Fee for access to-the Charging Station.
1.11 "CT!" means Coulomb Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
1.12 "CTI Marks" means the various trademarks, service marks, names and designations
used in connection with the CTI manufactured Charging Stations and/or the ChargePoint Network,
including, without limitation, ChargePoint and ChargePass.
1.13 "CT! intellectual'Property" means all intellectual property of CTI relating to the CTI
Marks, the ChargePoint Network; the ChargePoint Services, ChargePass, ChargePass RFID Cards,
ChargePass Accounts and all other Intellectual Property Rights of CTI.
1.14 "Documentation" means written information (whether contained in user or technical
manuals, product materials, specifications or otherwise) pertaining to ChargePoint Services and/or the
ChargePoint Network and made available by the Network Operator to Subscribers and/or Users in any
manner(including on-line).
1.15 "Free Charging Station" means a Charging Station that is designated by the Subscriber
as one where Users do not pay a Session Fee for access to the Charging Station.
1.16 "Intellectual Property Rights" means all intellectual property rights, including, without
limitation, patents, patent applications, patent rights, trademarks, trademark applications, trade names,
service marks, service mark applications, copyrights, copyright applications, franchises, licenses,
inventories, know-how, trade secrets, Subscriber lists, proprietary processes and formulae, all source
and object code, algorithms, architecture, structure, display screens, layouts, inventions, development
tools and all documentation and media constituting, describing or relating to the above, including,
without limitation, manuals, memoranda and records.
1.17 "Malicious Code"means viruses, worms,time bombs,Trojan horses and other malicious
code, malware,spyware, files,scripts, agents or programs.
1.18 "Net Session Fees"means all Session Fees actually collected on behalf of the Subscriber
from Users by Network Operator for use of Networked Charging Stations less Session Authorization Fees
and Session Processing Fees, as well as any Taxes and Regulatory Charges, if any, required by law to be
collected by CTI from Users in connection with the use of Networked Charging Stations . Except as
required by law, Subscriber shall be responsible for the payment of all Taxes and Regulatory Charges
incurred in connection with the Networked Charging Stations.
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1.19 "Networked Charging Station" means a Charging Station for which a Subscriber has
subscribed for the ChargePoint Network Standard Service and registered and activated such Charging.
Station on the ChargePoint Network.
1.20 "Network Operator" means the entity responsible for provisioning, managing and
maintaining the ChargePoint Network and offering ChargePoint Services. CTI is the Network Operator in
North America but is permitted at any time to assign its rights and obligations as Network Operator
under this Agreement to another entity.
1.21 "Network Web Portal" means any of the secure Internet web portals established and
maintained by the Network Operator which will allow (i) Subscriber through its Subscriber Accounts to
access ChargePoint Services for the management and control of Subscriber's Networked Charging
Stations and (ii)ChargePass Account Holders through their respectiveChargePass•Accounts to track their
use of Networked Charging Stations, replenish ChargePass RFID Cards and otherwise manage their
ChargePass Account.
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1.22 "Party"means the Network Operator and Subscriber.
1.23 "Private Charging Station" means a Charging Station for which access by the general
• public is restricted (e.g., a Charging Station located in a private parking facility or restricted corporate
campus).
1.24 "Public Charging Station" means a Charging Station that is accessible by any User
subject only to stated hours of operation.
1.25 "Purchase Order" means the purchase order(s) orother documentation entered into
between Subscriber and the,Network Operator, its distributors or other authorized representatives for
the subscription of ChargePoint Services the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.
1.26 "Purchased ChargePoint Services" means those ChargeP.oint Services made available by
the Network Operator and for which a Subscription has been purchased by Subscriber with respect to
any of Subscriber's Networked Charging Stations or for which the:Subscription Term has automatically
been renewed pursuant to Section 8.3 (Automatic Renewal of Subscriptions).
1.27 "Regulatory Charges"is defined in Section 4.6 (Taxes and Regulatory Charges).
1.28 "Session"or "Charging Session"means a continuous period of time measuring not less
than five (5) minutes commencing when a User has accessed a Networked Charging Station and the
delivery of Subscriber provided services has been initiated and terminating upon the cessation by such
User of the Subscriber provided services.
129 "Session Authorization Fees"means the fees payable by the Subscriber to the Network
Operator to pre-authorize a Charging Session at a Commercial Networked Charging Station.
1.30 "Session Fees" means the fees set by the Subscriber for a Charging Session, including
any applicable Taxes and/or Regulatory Charges.
1.31 "Session Processing Fees" means the fees charged by the Network Operator for the
management, collection and processing of Session Fees on behalf of Subscriber and the remittance of
Net Session Fees to Subscribers.
1.32 "Session Transaction Fees" means the•complete set of fees, session authorization fees
and session processing fees, charged by the Network Operator to the Subscriber for collection of User
Session Fees on behalf of the Subscriber, as well as any applicable Taxes and Regulatory Charges.
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1.33 "Software Application" means computer_programs, includirig firmware, as provided or
otherwise made available to Subscriber by the Network;Operatof;grits distributors or other authorized
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representatives, as embedded in or downloaded by Subscriber to the Subscriber's Charging Stations,
related products and any Upgrades.
1.34 "Subscriber" is an owner of one or more Charging Stations for which Subscriber has
purchased Subscriptions for ChargePoint Services and registered with and activated on the ChargePoint
Network.
1.35 "Subscriber Account"means an account established by a Subscriber.
1.36 "Subscriber Location(s)" means the physical locations where Subscriber has installed
Networked Charging Stations registered with the ChargePoint Network.
1.37 "Subscription" means a subscription for ChargePoint Services purchased by a
Subscriber.
1.38 "Subscription Fees"means the fees payable by Subscriber to the Network Operator for
subscribing to any of the ChargePoint Services.
1.39 "Subscription Term"means the Term for which Subscriber has purchased a Subscription
for Purchased ChargePoint Services for a Networked Charging Station.
1.40 "Taxes"is defined in Section 4.6 (Taxes and Regulatory Charges).
1.41 "Upgrades"means any authorized upgrades, updates; bug:fixes or modified versions of •
Software Applications furnished by the Network Operator.
1.42 "Users" means any person using Networked Charging Stations including, without
• limitation, ChargePass Account Holders.
1.43 "You" or "Your" means the company or other legal entity for which you are accepting
this Agreement and the Affiliates of that company or entity.
2. Ci'I'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AGREEMENTS.
2.1 NETWORK OPERATION. The Network Operator shall be solely responsible for: (i)
Provisioning and Operating the ChargePoint Network — provisioning and operating, maintaining,
administration and support of the ChargePoint Network infrastructure (but excluding Subscribers'
Charging Stations and infrastructure for transmitting data from Networked Charging Stations to any
ChargePoint Network operations center); (ii) Provisioning and Operating Network Web Portals —
provisioning and operating, maintaining, administration and support of the Network Web Portals; (iii)
User Acquisition, Administration and Support--acquisition and registration of new ChargePass Account
Holders, administration and support of ChargePass Accounts and provisioning the support services for
Users embodied in the ChargePoint Services, and (iv) Data Protection—using commercially reasonable
efforts to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the United States of America and all other
governmental entities governing, restricting or otherwise pertaining to the use, distribution, export or
import of data, products, services and/or technical data whether such information or data relates to
either the Subscriber or Users in connection with the ChargePoint Network.
2.2 PURCHASED CHARGEPOINT SERVICES. The Network Operator shall make the
Purchased ChargePoint Services available to Subscriber pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable
Purchase Orders for each Networked Charging Station during the Subscription Term. The Network
Operator represents and warrants that: (i)Authority-- it has the power and authority to enter into and
be bound by this Agreement, (ii) Performance of ChargePoint Services-- the ChargePoint Services shall
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perform materially in accordance with the Documentation; (iii).Support for Purchased ChargePoint
Services — it will provide all support for Purchased ChargePoint Services and technical support and
maintenance for all Software Applications as set forth in the Documentation, including, without
limitation, Upgrades, (iv) Continuity of Purchased ChargePoint Services — It will use commercially
reasonable efforts to make the Purchased ChargePoint Services available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek,
365 days per year, except for planned downtime (of which Subscriber shall be given not less than eight
(8) hours prior notice via electronic messaging to the email address for notices specified in each
Subscriber Account), (v) No Decrease in Functionality of ChargePoint Services — subject to Section
2.3(vi), the functionality of the ChargePoint Services shall not materially decrease during the
Subscription Term, and (vi)Malicious Code—it will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that it
does not transmit to Subscriber any Malicious Code (excepting Malicious Code transmitted to CTI or the
Network Operator by Subscriber or its Affiliates). Subscriber's exclusive remedy for a breach of any of
the foregoing shall be as provided in Section 8.4 (Termination) and Section 8.5 (Refund or Payment
Upon Termination) as set forth below.
2.3 LIMITATIONS ON RESPONSIBLITY. Neither CTI, its distributors nor its other authorized
representatives nor the Network Operator shall be responsible for, or makes any representation or
warranty to Subscriber with respect to the following: (i) Competing Subscriber Locations -- specific
location(s) or number of Networked Charging Stations now, or in the future, owned, operated and/or
installed by Subscribers other than Subscriber, or the total number of Networked Charging Stations that
comprise the ChargePoint Network; (ii) Electrical Service Interruptions — continuous availability of
electrical service to any Networked Charging Stations; (iii) Cellular and Internet Service Interruptions—
continuous availability of any wireless or cellular communications'network or Internet service provider
network not operated by CTI or the Network Operator; (iv) Network Intrusions — availability of or
interruption of the ChargePoint Network attributable to unauthorized intrusions; (v) Unregistered
Charging Stations -- Charging Stations that are not registered and activated with the ChargePoint
Network, and (vi) Google'"Services—the continued availability of any Google services incorporated for
use with the ChargePoint Services; provided that, if Google ceases to make the Google Application
Programming Interface ("API") or any similar program available on reasonable terms for the ChargePoint
Services, the Network Operator shall make commercially reasonable efforts to replace the Google API or
such similar program with products providing similar functionalities if such products are available upon
terms which the Network Operator, in its reasonable discretion, believes are commercially reasonable;
and provided further that, if Google ceases to make the Google•API or similar program available, or
available on reasonable terms for the ChargePoint Services, the Network Operator may cease providing
such features without entitling Subscriber to any refund, credit or other compensation.
2.4 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS
SECTION 2, NEITHER CTI, THE NETWORK OPERATOR NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRIBUTORS OR
OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AS APPLICABLE, MAKES ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FOR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE,TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
3. SUBSCRIBER RESPONSIBILITIES AND AGREEMENTS
3.1 GENERAL. Subscriber shall be solely responsible for: (i) Installation of Charging
Stations andjor Related Electrical Vehicle Charging Products — the purchase and installation of
Subscriber's Charging Stations and other electrical vehicle charging products shall be at Subscriber's sole
cost and expense; (ii) Registration and Activation of Charging Stations with the ChargePoint Network—
registration with and activation of Subscriber's Charging Stations on the ChargePoint Network through a
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Network Web Portal, including, without limitation, keeping current Subscriber's contact information,
email address for the receipt of notices hereunder, billing address for invoices and payment of
Subscriber's Net Session Fees due under this Agreement (iii) 'Pricing and Access - setting the pricing
(including all applicable Taxes and Regulatory Charges) for any Subscriber provided services"accessed by
Users through Networked Charging Stations that are designated Commercial Charging Stations and any
conditions limiting access thereof, (iv) Update of Registration of Charging Stations -- if a Networked
Charging Station is moved from its registered location Subscriber shall update the registration location
of the Networked Charging Station on,the appropriate Network Web Portal within.five (5) business days
of making any change, in the Subscriber Location(s); (v) Identification of Charging Stations and
Subscriber Locations— provisioning and installation of appropriate signage that clearly and prominently
identifies and, where appropriate, provides directions to the Subscriber Locations so that they may be
easily located by Users; (vi) Public Access Level— designation of each Networked Charging Station as
either a Public Charging Station or a Private Charging Station; (vii) Commercialization —designation of
each Networked Charging Station as either a Commercial Charging Station or a Free Charging Station;
(viii) Appearance and Cleanliness - keeping Networked Charging Stations and Subscriber Locations(s)
clean and free of graffiti, unauthorized advertising, debris and other materials that would obscure, block
access or otherwise detract from or cast a negative light on the reputation of the ChargePoint'Network;
(ix) Maintenance, Service and Repair of Networked Charging Stations — the maintenance, service,
repair and/or replacement of Subscriber's Networked Charging Stations as needed, including
deactivation of Networked Charging Stations that are non-operational and not intended to be replaced
or repaired by Subscriber within ten (10) business days from the ChargePoint Network; (x) Location of
Charging Stations — assuring the accessibility, lighting and other factors pertaining to the safety of
Users while utilizing the Charging Stations not directly related to the design or manufacture of the
Charging Stations themselves; and (xi) Compliance with Laws — operating and maintaining the
Subscriber's Networked Charging Stations in a manner that complies with all applicable laws.
3.2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SUBSCRIBER. Subscriber represents and
warrants to CTI, the Network Operator, their respective its distributors and other authorized
representatives that: (i) Authority — Subscriber has the power and authority to enter into and be
bound by this Agreement and to install the Charging Stations and any other electrical vehicle charging
products to be registered and activated on the ChargePoint Network at the Subscriber Location(s); (ii)
No Violation With Subscriber's Electrical Supply or Other Agreements — Subscriber assumes all
responsibility that the electrical usage consumed by any of Subscriber's Networked Charging Station
does not violate or otherwise conflict with the terms and conditions of any applicable electrical
purchase or other agreement including; without limitation, any lease, to which Subscriber is a party; (iii)
Installation of Charging Stations Will Not Violate Any Other Agreements or Laws— Subscriber will not
install or attach Charging Stations on or to infrastructure not owned by Subscriber without proper
authority, or in a manner that will block any easement or right of way. Subscriber will observe all legal
requirements with respect to vehicle clearances from intersections, points of ingress or egress and
public infrastructure such as fire hydrants, lampposts, parking meters, and will otherwise observe all
applicable governmental restrictions or restrictions applicable to the Subscriber Locations under any
other agreements to which Subscriber is subject; and (iv) Compliance Lows -- Subscriber will comply
with all applicable laws.
3.3 FURTHER AGREEMENTS OF SUBSCRIBER MADE IN CONNECTION WITH REGISTRATION
OF CHARGING STATIONS'ON THE CHARGEPOINT NETWORK AND.USE OF CHARGEPOINT SERVICES,
Subscriber further acknowledges and agrees with the Network Operator, CTI, and their respective
distributors and authorized representatives, as applicable, as follows: (i) Display of CTI Marks —
Subscriber will not remove, conceal or cover the CTI Marks or any other markings, labels, legends,
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trademarks, or trade names installed or placed on the Networked Charging Stations or any peripheral
equipment for use in connection with the Networked'Charging Stations for so long as such.Charging
Stations are Networked Charging Stations; (ii) Use of Network Web Portals -- Subscriber shall comply
with, and shall have responsibility for and cause all other persons accessing or using Network Web
Portals to comply with, all of the rules, regulations and policies of the Network Operator, as well as
other networks and computer systems used to access Network Web Portals, whether operated by
Subscriber, its suppliers or others and Subscriber agrees to indemnify-and hold the Network Operator,
CTI, and their respective distributors and authorized representatives, directors, shareholders, officers,
agents, employees, permitted successors and assigns harmless from any third party-notices, allegations,
claims, suits or proceedings (each, a "Claim") resulting from Subscriber's use of Network Web Portals
and the ChargePoint Services in violation of the terms of this Section 3.3(ii) or of Section 3.3(iii); (iii) Use
of the ChargePoint Network and ChargePoint Services —Subscriber shall be responsible for use of the
ChargePoint Services in compliance with this Agreement, and in particular, shall: (A) use its
commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to Purchased ChargePoint Services, (B)
use the Purchased ChargePoint Services only in accordance with the Documentation and applicable laws
and government regulation, (C) shall not sell, resell, rent or lease the Purchased ChargePoint Services,
(D) shall not interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the ChargePoint Network, the ChargePoint Services
or any third party data contained therein, and (E) shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the
ChargePoint Network or the ChargePoint Services or their related systems or networks; (iv) Future
ChargePoint Services—Purchase Orders are not contingent on the delivery of any future functionality or
features, nor dependent on any oral or written comments anticipating future functionality or features;
(iv) Ownership of Data--All data collected by the Network Operator in connection with the operation of
the ChargePoint Network shall be owned by CTI and the Network Operator and Subscriber
acknowledges and agrees that Subscriber shall have no right of access or the use of such data for any
purpose other than the management of Subscriber's Networked Charging Stations while registered with
the ChargePoint Network.
4. FEES AND PAYMENT FOR PURCHASED CHARGEPOINT SERVICES.
4.1 SUBSCRIPTION FEES. Subscriber shall pay the Subscription Fees set forth on any
Purchase Order for Purchased ChargePoint Services. Except as otherwise specified herein or in any
Purchase Order, (i) Subscription Fees are quoted in and payable in U.S.Dollars, (ii) Subscription Fees are
based on ChargePoint Services purchased and not on actual usage, (ill) payment obligations are non-
cancelable and are non-refundable, and (iv) Subscriptions are non-transferable (provided, that any
Subscription may be transferred to a Charging Station that is purchased by Subscriber to replace a
previously Networked Charging Station). Subscription Fees are based on annual periods that begin on
the date of the Subscription start date and end each annual anniversary thereafter.
4.2 INVOICING AND PAYMENT. Subscriber shall provide the Network Operator with valid
and up to date credit card information if Subscriber is subscribing for ChargePoint Services online
through the applicable Network Web Portal. In all other cases, payment of Subscription Fees shall be
made under the terms of any accepted Purchase Order pursuant to a method of payment reasonably
acceptable to the Network Operator. Where Subscriber provides credit card information to the Network
Operator through such Network Web Portal for the payment of Subscription Fees, Subscriber hereby
authorizes the Network Operator to charge such credit card for all Purchased ChargePoint Services for
the initial Subscription Term and the automatic renewal of Subscription Terrrm(s) as set forth in Section
• 8.3 (Automatic Renewal of Subscriptions). All credit card charges shall be made in advance, either
annually or in accordance with the terms of the accepted Purchase Order. If the Purchase Order
specifies that payment.shall be made by a method other than credit card, the Network Operator, its
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distributors or authorized representatives, as applicable, shall invoice Subscriber in advance in
accordance with the accepted Purchase Order (including the;automatic renewal of Subscription Term(s))
and invoiced charges shall be due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. •
4.3 OVERDUE SUBSCRIPTION FEES. If any invoiced Subscription Fees are not received by
the Network Operator by the due date, then such charges: (i) may accrue late interest at the rate of one
and one-half percent (1.5%) of the outstanding balance per month,.or the maximum rate permitted by
law, whichever is lower, from the date such payment was due until paid, and (ii) the Network Operator
may condition future Subscription renewals and acceptance of Purchase Orders on payment terms other
than those set forth herein.
4.4 ACCELERATION AND SUSPENSION OF CHARGEPOINT SERVICES. If any amount owing
by Subscriber under this.Agreement for Subscription Fees for Purchased ChargePoint Services,or under
any other agreement between the Network Operator and Subscriber is more than thirty (30) days
overdue-(or, in the event that Subscriber has authorized the Network Operator to charge the amount
owing to Subscriber's credit card and payment under such credit card has been declined, more than 5
days has passed since Subscriber has received notice from the Network Operator of such event), the
Network Operator may, without otherwise limiting the Network Operator's rights or remedies,
accelerate Subscriber's unpaid fee obligations under such agreements so that all such obligations
become immediately due and payable, and suspend the use by Subscriber of the Purchased ChargePoint
Services until such amounts are paid in full.
4.5 PAYMENT DISPUTES. The Network Operator shall not exercise its rights under Section
4.3 (Overdue Subscription Fees) or Section 4.4 (Acceleration and Suspension of ChargePoint Services) if
the applicable charges are under reasonable and good faith dispute and Subscriber is cooperating
diligently to resolve the dispute.
4.6 TAXES AND REGULATORY CHARGES. Unless required by law or otherwise stated herein,
Session Authorization Fees and Session Processing.Fees do not include any taxes, levies, duties or similar
governmental assessments of any nature, including, but not limited to, value added, sales, local, city,
state or federal taxes ("Taxes")or any fees or other assessments levied or imposed by any governmental
regulatory agency ("Regulatory Charges"). Subscriber is responsible for the payment of all Taxes and
Regulatory Charges hereunder in connection with Purchased ChargePoint Services, Session Fees, Session
Authorization Fees and Session Processing Fees; provided, that the Network Operator is solely
responsible for all Taxes and Regulatory Charges assessable based on the Network Operator's income,
property and employees. Where the Network Operator is required by law to collect and/or remit the
Taxes or Regulatory Charges for which Subscriber is responsible, the appropriate amount shall be
invoiced to Subscriber in accordance with this Section 4 and deducted by the Network Operator from
Session Fees, unless Subscriber has otherwise provided the Network Operator with a valid tax or
regulatory exemption certificate or authorization from the appropriate taxing or regulatory authority.
5. FLEX-BILLING SERVICE FOR NETWORKED CHARGING STATIONS.
5.1. SESSION FEES. Subscriber shall have sole authority to determine and set in real-time a
User's Session Fees (which shall include all applicable Taxes and Regulatory Charges) applicable to
Subscriber's Networked Charging Stations that are designated as Commercial Charging Stations.
5.2 SESSION TRANSACTION FEES. in exchange for the Network Operator collecting Session
Fees on behalf of the Subscriber, the Subscriber hereby authorizes the Network Operator to deduct
from all Session Fees collected: (i) a Session Authorization Fee, and (ii).a Session Processing Fee, each in
the amount and subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in Schedule 1.
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5.3 PAYMENT TO SUBSCRIBER OF NET SESSION FEES.. The Network Operator shall,remiti,to
Subscriber not more than thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month to the address°set forth
in Subscriber's Account information registered on the applicable Network Web Portal all Net Session
Fees.
5.5 NO COMMERCIALIZATION OF CHARGING STATIONS PRIOR`TO.JULY 1,2010. Subscriber
acknowledges and agrees that prior to July 1, 2010, Networked Charging Stations shall not be
commercialized, i.e., no Session Authorization Fee will be paid by Subscribers and no Session Fees will be
collected from Users.
6. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
6.1 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. Subject to the limited rights granted expressly hereunder,
CTI reserves all right, title and interest in and to the ChargePoint, Services, including all related
Intellectual Property Rights. No rights are granted to Subscriber hereunder except as expressly set forth
herein. CTI shall have a royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, irrevocable perpetual
license to use or incorporate in the ChargePoint Services any suggestions, enhancement requests,
recommendations or other feedback provided by Subscribers or Users relating to the. ChargePoint
Services.
6.2 RESTRICTIONS ON USE. Neither Subscriber nor any of its Affiliates shall: (i) permit any
third party to access the ChargePoint Services except as otherwise expressly,provided herein or.in any
Purchase Order, (ii) create derivative works based on the ChargePoint Services, (iii) copy, frame or
mirror any part or content of the ChargePoint Services, other than copying or framing on Subscribers
own intranets or otherwise for Subscriber's own internal business purposes; (iv) reverse engineer any
Charging Station or Software Application, or (v) access the ChargePoint Network, any Network Web
Portal or the ChargePoint Services in order to (A) build a competitive product or Service, or(B) copy any
features,functions, interface,graphics or "look and feel" of any Network Web Portal or the ChargePoint
Services.
6.3 GRANT OF LIMITED LICENSE FOR CTI MARKS.
(a) LICENSE GRANT. Subscriber is granted under this Agreement the nonexclusive
privilege of displaying the CTI Marks during the Term of this Agreement in connection with the
Networked Charging Stations installed by Subscriber. Subscriber warrants;thatit shall not use any of the,
CTI Marks for any products other than the Networked Charging Stations at the Subscriber Locations(s).
CTI may provide trademark usage guidelines with respect to Subscriber's use'of the CTI Marks.which will
be made available on a Network Web Portal, in which case Subscriber thereafter must comply'with such
guidelines. If no such guidelines are provided, then for each initial use of-the CTI Mark, Subscriber.must
obtain CTI's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and after such
consent is obtained, Subscriber may use the CTI Mark in the approved manner. The.CTRMarks'May not
be used under this Agreement as a part of the name under which Subscriber's business is conducted or
in connection with the name of a business of Subscriber or its Affiliates.
(b) NO REGISTRATION OF CTI MARKS BY SUBSCRIBER. Neither Subscriber nor any
of its Affiliates will take any action, directly or indirectly, to register or apply for or cause to be registered
or applied in Subscriber's favor or in the favor of any third party any CTI Marks or any patent;trademark,
service mark, copyright, trade name, domain name or registered design that is substantially similar to a
patent, trademark, service mark, copyright, trade name or registered design of CTI or the Network
Operator, or that is licensed to, connected with or derived from confidential, material or proprietary
information imparted to or licensed to Subscriber by CTI or the Network Operator.
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(c) USE OF CTI MARKS BY SUBSCRIBER ON INTERNET. Subscriber shall;be'entitled
to use the CTI Marks to promote the ChargePoint Network on'Subscriber-owned websitesrarid through
the Internet a dvertising of'Subscriber and its Affiliates, provided,that.Subscriber is-limited to using the
CTI Marks in connection with the Internet as follows: (i) Compliance with Law - the use;;must,be in
compliance with local rules regarding advertising of the Networked Charging Stations and the
ChargePoint Network on the Internet; (ii) No Domain Name -- no license is,granted to use or register
any domain name containing "CTI", the name of the Network Ooperator or the CTI Marks; and (iii)
Notice of License—Subscriber and its Affiliates, as applicable, will at all times indicate that each of the
CTI Marks is a mark of CTI and used under license, as appropriate.
(d) TERMINATION AND CESSATION OF USE OF CTI MARKS; Upon termination of
this Agreement Subscriber and its Affiliates will immediately discontinue all use and:display;of the name
"CTI",the name of the Network Operator and the CTI Marks.
6.4 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT END USER PROVISIONS. CTI provides the ChargePoint
Services, including Software Applications and technology, for ultimate federal government end use
solely in accordance with the following: Government technical data and software rights related to the
ChargePoint Services include only those rights customarily provided, to'the public as defined in this
Agreement. This customary commercial license is provided in accordance-with FAR.11.211 (Technical
.. Data) and FAR 11.212 (Software) and, for Department of Defense transactions, DFAR 252.227-7015
(Technical Data—Commercial items) and DFAR 226.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or
Computer Software Documentation). If a government agency has a need for,rights not conveyed under
these terms, it must negotiate with CTI to determine if there are acceptable-terms for transferring such
rights, and a mutually acceptable written addendum specifically conveying such rights trust be included
in any applicable Purchase order,contract or other agreement.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 INDEMNIFICATION OF SUBSCRIBER BY Cil. CTI shall defend at its expense any third
party notices, allegations, claims,suits,or proceedings("Claim") against and its Affiliates, and
their respective directors, shareholders, officers, agents, employees, permitted successors and'assigns,
to the extent alleging that the use of any of the ChargePoint Services as permitted hereunder or the CTI
Marks as furnished hereunder infringes or misappropriates the Intellectual Property Rights cif any third
party, and to pay costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or agreed to by CTI in settlement
with such third party (including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses), provided that CTI is notified
promptly in writing of the suit and at CTI's request and at its expense is given control of said suit and all
requested reasonable assistance for defense of same. CTI agrees that itshall not settle any Claim unless
Subscriber and its Affiliates, as applicable, are unconditionally released from any liability as part of any
settlement. This indemnity does not extend to any suit, based upon any infringement or alleged
infringement of any Intellectual Property Rights by the combination of a product,((including the
ChargePoint Services) furnished by CTI with other elements not furnished'by CTI :if^such'infringerrient
would have been avoided by the use of the CTI product (including in conjunction with the CTI furnished
ChargePoint Services) alone.
72 INDEMNIFCATION OF CTI AND THE NETWORK OPERATORBY SUBSCRIBER. Subscriber
shall defend CTI,the Network Operator, and their respective distributors, authorized agent& directors,
shareholders, officers, agents, employees, permitted successors and assigns against any Claim brought
by a third party (i) as a result of Subscriber's negligence or willful misconduct or (ii) alleging that
Subscriber's or any of its Affiliates' use of the ChargePoint Network or ChargePoint Services in violation
of this Agreement infringes or misappropriates the Intellectual Property. Rights of any third party or
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violates applicable law, and to pay costs and damages'finally awarded l::in.:any such suit or agreed to by
Subscriber in settlement with such third party (including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses),,
provided that Subscriber is notified promptly in writing of the suit and'at;Subscriber's request.and at its
expense is given control of said suit and all requested reasonable assistance for defense of?same.
Subscriber agrees that it shall not settle any Claim, unless CTI, the Network Operator, and their
respective distributors and/or other authorized representatives, as applicable, are unconditionally
released from any liability as part of any settlement.
7.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Except for liability for indemnification against third party
claims for infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights, the Network Operator and
CTI's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the aggregate=Subscription Fees paid by
Subscriber to the Network Operator in the calendar year prior to the event giving rise to the Claim. THE
FOREGOING DOES NOT LIMIT SUBSCRIBER'S PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THE PURCHASED
CHARGEPOINT SERVICES.
7.4 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND RELATED DAMAGES. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTAIL PURPORSEOR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT WILL
CTI , THE NETWORK OPERATOR OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRIBUTORS OR OTHER AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF CAPITAL OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY ORLIABILITY OR WHETHER
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE CHARGEPOINT"NETWORK, ANY CHARGEPOINT
SERVICES, THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE OR BASED ON ANY EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR CLAIMED
WARRANTIES BY SUBSCRIBER NOT SPECIFICALLY SET FORTE IN THIS AGREEMENT AND EVEN IF THE
NETWORK OPERATOR OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRIBUTORS, OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES,
SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY,OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME
STATES OR JURISDICITON DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
7.5 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. The foregoing states the indemnifying party's sole liability to, and
the indemnified party's exclusive remedy against, the other party with respect to any Claim described in
this Section 7.
7.6 ELECTRICAL, CELLULAR AND INTERNET SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS: None of CTI, the
Network Operator, any their respective distributors, other authorized representatives, or Subscriber
shall have any liability whatsoever to the other with respect to damages caused by: (i) electrical.
outages, power surges, brown-outs, utility load management or any other similar electrical service
interruptions whatever the cause; (ii) interruptions in wireless or cellular service linking.Networked
Charging Stations to the ChargePoint Network; (iii) interruptions attributable to unauthorized
ChargePoint Network intrusions; or (iv) interruptions in services provided by any ;Internet .service,
provider not affiliated with CTI or the Network Operator. This includes the loss of data.resulting from
such electrical, wireless, cellular or Internet service interruptions.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION.
8.1 TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of
acceptance and continues until all Subscriptions (including any automatic renewals thereof) purchased
by Subscriber have been terminated or otherwise have expired.
8.2 TERM OF PURCHASED SUBSCRIPTIONS. Subscriptions purchased by Subscriber
commence on the start date specified in the Purchase Order and shall continue for the applicable
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Subscription Term specified therein for each Subscription or until the Purchased ChargePoirit'Services
provided pursuant to any Subscription are otherwise terminated, changed or canceled'by-the Network
Operator or Subscriber as allowed by the terms`and.conditions'setforth'herein..
83 AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. Unless otherwise specified in the
applicable Purchase Order, all purchased Subscriptions shall automatically be renewed for a period
equal to that of the expiring Subscription, unless either party gives the other notice of non-renewal not
than thirty (30) days prior to the schedule expiration date for the.relevant Subscription Term. The
per-unit pricing for any renewal term shall be the same as during the prior term unless,the Network
Operator shall have given Subscriber notice to the email address for the.Subscriber Account that
Subscriber has provided hereunder of any increase in pricing for Subscriptions not less than thirty (30)
days prior to the end of such expiring Subscription, in which case the price increase shall be effective
upon renewal and thereafter. Any such pricing increase shall not exceed teri percent (10%) over the
pricing for the relevant Purchased ChargePoint Services in the prior term, unless the pricing for such
expiring Subscription was designated in the applicable Purchase Order AS)promotional or a one-time
offer.
8.4 TERMINATION.
(a) BY THE NETWORK OPERATOR. This Agreement,and the Purchased ChargePoint
Services furnished hereunder may be immediately suspended or Terminated: (i) if Subscriber is in
material violation of any of Subscriber's obligations under this Agreement; provided, that Subscriber
shall be given written notice of such violation and if cured within.thirty (30) days of such notice, any
suspension or termination of Purchased ChargePoint Services shall be restored and this Agreement shall
continue in effect, (ii) Subscriber becomes the subject of a petition in bankruptcy or any other
proceeding related to insolvency, receivership, liquidation or an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
(iii) upon the determination by any regulatory body that the subject matter of this Agreement is subject
to any governmental regulatory authorization or review, or (iv). if, pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement, the Network Operator is permitted the right to terminate upon the occurrence of an event
or events.
(b) BY SUBSCRIBER. This Agreement may be terminated by Subscriber for cause:
(i) upon thirty (30) days written notice given to the Network Operator alleging a material breach of this
Agreement and the alleged breach remains unremedied at the expiration of such period, or (ii) the
Network Operator becomes the subject of a petition in bankruptcy or any other proceeding related to
insolvency, receivership, liquidation or an assignment for the benefit-of creditors. This-Agreement may
be terminated by Subscriber upon the voluntary deactivation and removal from registration via the
applicable Network Web Portal of all Networked Charging Stations owned by Subscriber and its Affiliates
from the ChargePoint Network, at which time this Agreement shall terminate effective immediately,
provided, that Subscriber shall not be entitled to any refund of prepaid.Subscription Fees as a result=of
such termination.
8.5 REFUND OR PAYMENT UPON TERMINATION. Upon any'termihation,ofrthis Agreement
for cause by Subscriber pursuant to Section 8.4(b)(i), or (ii) or the election of the Network Operator to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.4(a)(iii), the Network ,Operator shall refund to
Subscriber the pro-rata portion of any pre-paid Subscription Fees for the remainder of the applicable
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Subscription Term for all Subscriptions after the effective date of termination. Upon any.,terrnination for
cause by the Network Operator pursuant to Section 8.4(a)(i), (ii) or (iv) or upon the voluntary removal
from registration and activation of all of Subscriber's Network Charging Stations from the ChargePoint
Network, Subscriber shall pay any unpaid Subscription Fees covering the remainder of the Subscription
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Term for any accepted Purchase Orders. In no event;shall any-terrhinatidnrelieve Subscriber offany
liability for the payment of Subscription Fees or Session Processing Fees for any'period'prior'to the
termination date.Subscriber
9. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. No modification, amendment or waiverof':this Agreement
shall be effective unless in writing and either signed or electronically accepted by the party against
whom the amendment, modification or waiver is to be asserted; provided, that subject to any applicable
Purchase Order the Network Operator may change the Session Authorization Fee and/or the.Session
Processing Fee as provided in Schedule 1. -
10. WAIVER. The failure of either Party at any time to require performance by the other Party of
any obligation hereunder will in no way affect the full right to require such performance at any time
thereafter. The waiver by either Party of a breach of any provision hereof will not constitute a waiver of
the provision itself. The failure of either Party to exercise any of its rights provided in this Agreement
will not constitute a waiver of such rights. No waiver will be effective,unless in writingand signed by an
authorized representative of the Party against whom such waiver is sought to,be.enforced. Any such
waiver will be effective only with respect to the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
11. FORCE MAJEURE. Except with respect to payment obligations, neither the Network Operator
nor Subscriber will be liable for failure to perform any of its obligations-hereunder due to causes beyond
such party's reasonable control and occurring without its fault or negligence (a "Force Majeure Event").
A Force Majeure Event will include, but not be limited to, fire; flood, earthquake or other natural
disaster (irrespective of such party's condition of any preparedness therefore); war, embargo; riot;
strike; labor action; any lawful order, decree, or other directive of any government authority that
prohibits a party from performing its obligations under this Agreement material,shortages; shortage of
transport; and failures of suppliers to deliver material or component in accordance with the terms of
their contracts.
11. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement will be construed, and performance will be determined,
according to the laws of the State of California without reference to such state's principles of conflicts of
law (the "Applicable Law") and the state and federal courts of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction
over any claim arising under this Agreement.
12. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. Each Party hereby waives any right to jury trial in connection with any
action or litigation arising out of this Agreement.
13. SURVIVAL. Those provisions dealing with the Intellectual Property Rights:of;CTI, limitations of
liability and disclaimers, restrictions of warranty, Applicable Law and those otheii provisions which by
their nature or terms are intended to survive the termination of this Agreement will remain in full force
and effect as between the Parties hereto as contemplated hereby.
14. SEVERABILITY. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, if any term or condition of this
Agreement or the application thereof to either Party will to any extent be determined jointly by the,
Parties or by any judicial, governmental or similar authority, to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to this Agreement the.Parties
or circumstances other than those as to which it is determined to'be,invalid;or unenforceable; will not
be affected thereby. If, however such invalidity or unenforceability will,, in the reasonable opinion of
either Party cause this Agreement to fail of its intended purpose and the Parties cannot by mutual
agreement amend this Agreement to cure such failure, either Party may terminate this Agreement-for
cause as provided herein above.
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15. ASSIGNMENT. Subscriber may not assign any of its nghtsor obligations;hereunder, Whether by
operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Network Operator (notto be
unreasonably withheld). In the event of any purported'assignment in breach of-this Section IS!.the
Network Operator shall be entitled, at its sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement upon written
notice given to Subscriber. In- the event of such a termination, Subscriber shall pay any unpaid
Subscription Fees covering the remainder of the Subscription Term for any accepted Purchase Orders In
no event shall any termination relieve Subscriber of any liability for the payment of Subscription Fees or
Session Processing Fees for any period prior to the termination date. Subject to the foregoing, this
Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors and permitted
assigns CTI and the Network Operator may each assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement.
Within ninety (90) days of any such assignment, CTI or the Network Operator, as the case may be, shall
provide written notice to Subscriber of the fact of such assignment.
16. NO AGENCY OR PARTNERSHIP CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. CTI, in the performance of this
Agreement, and in its role as the Network Operator„ is an independent contractor. In performing its
obligations under this Agreement, CTI shall maintain complete control over its employees, its
subcontractors and its operations. No partnership, joint venture or agency-relationship is intended by
CTI and any Subscriber to be created by this Agreement.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, Schedule 1 and the applicable Purchase Orders of
Subscriber contain the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes and cancels all previous
and contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, commitments, understandings, representations and
writings in respect to the subject matter hereof. To the extent of;any conflict or inconsistency between
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any Purchase Order, thei;Purchase Order shall prevail.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary therein, no terms or conditions stated in any other
documentation (excluding Schedule 1 and Purchase Orders) shall be incorporated into or form any part
of this Agreement, and all such purported terms and conditions shall be null and void.
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18. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in:one or more counterparts, each of which,
shall be deemed an original, but all of which, taken together, shalh constitute but one and the same
document.
COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SUBSCRIBER:
Praveen K. Mandal, President By:
(Signature)
Name:
Title:
On Behalf of:
(Print Name of Company or Other Legal Entity)
Address:
City:
State: Zip-Code: °
E-Mail Address,for Notices:
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(Please complete Appendix A if signing up for Flex Billing Service.)
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Schedule 1: Subscriber Session Transaction•Fee Schedule': •
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For Each Chargine•Session:using For Each Chareing?Session Using
Fee Schedule ChargePass Card Credit Card
I _ �
Session Authorization Feet $0.50 per Session $050 per Session
Session Processing Fee3 7.5%of Session Fees , 7.5%-of;Session Fees
Subscriber is required to separately subscribe for the ChargePointTM Network Standard..Service in order to
activate its Charging Stations on the ChargePoint'"Network.
2 The Session Authorization Fee may not be-increased more than once in any:twelve+(12)month period nor more
than the greater of (i) ten percent (10%) or(ii)the Consumer Price index rate of change promulgated by the
United State Bureau of Labor Statistics with respect to the 12-month period just then ended when any notice of
change is given by CTI to Subscribers.
3 CTI may increase the Session Processing Fee payable pursuant to this Agreement at any time after July 1, 2011,
upon not less than one hundred eight(180) days notice (the "Notice Period'-)given by electronic notice posted
to the Subscriber Portal and sent to each individual Subscriber Account, and any ysuch.change shall thereafter
be binding and enforceable with respect to Subscriber after the expiration of.such Notice'Period; provided,
further, that the Session Processing Fee may not be increased by more than one percentage point in any
twelve (12) month period, nor in the aggregate, increased to more than"twenty percent (20.00%) of Session
Fees at-any time.
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Appendix A: Account Information:Form forFlexBilling-Services.
Complete and fax this form to Coulomb Technologies Sales Operations (.r1-214 716-1.244)to sign,up for . •
Flex Billing services. All fields are required (except:where noted).
Business Info,
Business Legal Name:
Business Legal Address:
(Number) (Street) (City) (State/Province)- (Postal Code) /Country)
Business Federal Tax ID:
Individual Point of Contact
• Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Fax:
Contact Email Address:
Bank Account Info
Bank Name:
Bank Address: _
(Number) (Street) (City) (State/Province) (Postal Code) ,(Country)
Bank Routing number or Swift Code:
Bank's Account number(if applicable): .
Business's Account Number:
Bussines's Account Name:
(Remit To Name,If different than Business Legal Name).
Business's Account Address:
(Remit To Address,if different than Business Legal Address)
Business's Federal Tax ID:
(if Remit To Entity is if different than Business Legal Entity).
Additional information (for Non-US Customers Only)
Intermediary Bank Name:
Intermediary Bank Address:
(Number) (Street) (City) (State/Province) (Postal;Corie) (Country)
Intermediary Bank Routing or Swift Code:
Intermediary Bank' Account number if applicable:
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°4 Project 0c$ to I ity
NORTH AM-RICA
Charging Site Host Agreement
This Charging Site Host Agreement ("Agreement") is effective as of the date the last party-sighs :this
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Agreement ("Effective Date") between:
ECOtality: Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation,
dba ECOtality North America (hereinafter referred to as "ECOtality")
430 South 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2418
-and-
Charging Site Host Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Contact Name:
Phone(s):
Email:
EVSE: DCFC
Site Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
County:
Electrical Utility:
Please use Chart on Attachment A to list multiple locations and denote:any known special
instructions.
ECOtality and the Charging Site Host (either individually "Party" or collectively ''Parties") agree" as
follows:
1. Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue•through•`the end of'the EV
Project, which is currently scheduled for June 30, 2013 (the "Term"). This Agreement may be terminated
early in accordance with the Termination section of this Agreement.
2. Terms and Definitions
The definitions for the following terms which are used throughout this Agreementare as follows:
Blink Network ECOtality EVSE Network
EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
US Department of Energy project funded'through the American Recovery
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EV Project and Reinvestment Act
Media Content Video, audio, or print Messages,'informationor advertising'displayed on the
EVSE, including commercial advertising; graphic' wraps; labeling; banner
advertisements, and movie clips
Periodic Reports Electronic reports provided to EV Project' Charging Site Host ;regarding
utilization of charging stations at a frequency more than once
Site Location where the EVSE will be used
3. ECOtality Goods and Services
In consideration of Charging Site'Host's participation in_the EV Project and:for'allowing,the collection of
the Data, as described below, ECOtality agrees to provide the following•goods and services:
1. Provide (Insert Quantity) DCFC EVSE(s) for public use;
2. Support to Charging Site Host for installation of the EVSE at the Sites(s) identified above
by ECOtality-qualified and licensed contractors in accordance with local codes, permitting
and inspection requirements;
3. All direct costs associated with the delivery, installation and initial setup of the EVSE at
the designated Site(s). Should Installation costs,exceed , the difference in costs
will be the responsibility of the Charging Site Host;
4. Periodic reports on the public utilization of the EVSE;
5. Revenue sharing with Charging Site Host; and
6. Ongoing maintenance of the EVSE, for the Term of the Agreement:
4. EVSE Data
Charging Site Host acknowledges that The United States Department of Energy(DOE) has provided
funding for the EV Project through the American Recovery and ReihVestmentAct(ARRA)to accelerate
the development and production of electric vehicles (EVs) in order to reduce petroleum.consumption. Ln
consideration of the Goods and Services provided, and as part of this project; Charging Site Host
acknowledges and agrees to allow ECOtality commercially reasonable access to the Equipment atthe
Site and existing sources of electrical energy in order for ECOtality to collect..and transmit EVSE Data
regarding public use of the EVSE during the Term of this Agreement.
5. EVSE/Access Revenue
Charging Site host acknowledges that ECOtality is providing the initial EVSE as part of a no cost, or
reduced-cost, infrastructure pilot program. When revenues are associated with 'the EVSE access,
ECOtality shall share revenues in accordance with a Revenue Sharing Program with the Charging 'Site
Host.
6. Media Content
The Parties acknowledge and agree that ECOtality shall have control over the solicitation, contracting,.
and distribution of any and all Media Content, including but not limited to, any Media Content data
transmitted to or from the EVSE and displayed using the EVSE. The Parties wiltwork°together in a:good
faith effort to resolve any objections that the Charging Site Host may have.with the subject matter ,time'of
display, and format of Media Content. ECOtality will take reasonable efforts to avoid distributing Media
Content which conflicts with Charging Site Host media and advertising ata,particular'Site. ECOtalityshall
remove conflicting Media Content within a reasonable period of time upon written notification by Charging
Sae Host.
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7. Charging Site Host's.Representations and Warranties
Charging Site Host covenants to ECOtality that the Charging Site Host:
a) Upon reasonable notice will allow ECOtality and its contractors reasonable access to the EVSE in
order for ECOtality to collect, use, maintain and distribute the data to ECOtality and EV Project
partners and participants;
b) Will provide access to Charging Site Host's internet service or agree to pay ECOtality a fee for
CDMA wireless service&to the EVSE;
c) Will participate in ECOtality surveys and provide timely response to ECOtality requests for
information from Charging Site Host;
d) Will provide and maintain supply of electric power to the EVSE;
e) Will allow ECOtality to provide Charging Site Host's contact information to their electric utility
company to facilitate electrical installation;
f) Will allow ECOtality to display advertising on the touch screen in accordance with Section 6,
Media Content, above;
g) Will not knowingly allow the EVSE to be maintained, opened, modified, reverse engineered,
disassembled on the whole or any part thereof in any manner, or repaired by anyone other than
ECOtality or its licensed contractors;
h) Will not transfer, assign, encumber or pledge the EVSE;
i) Assumes all responsibility in obtaining approvals by property owners, landlords, corporate offices
and is responsible for approval of the terms and execution of EVSE installation and EVSE siting
contracts with ECOtality approved contractor;
j) Will use commercially reasonable efforts, but no less than the same standard of care used to
secure their own property, to prevent damage and vandalism to the EVSE; and
k) Will not uninstall the EVSE.
8. Ownership
8.1. Title to and ownership of the EVSE will be retained by ECOtality through the Term of this
Agreement. The software associated with and that operates the EVSE is exclusively owned by
ECOtality. All of the information, content, services and software displayed on, transmitted through, or
used in connection with the use and operation of the EVSE, including, but not limited to advertising,
text, photographs, images, illustrations, video, html, source and object code, software, data, Internet
account access, and the like (collectively, the "Content") is owned by ECOtality and its affiliates,
licensors, or suppliers. The "Content" is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual
property laws of the United States of America.
8.2. During the term of this Agreement, ECOtality grants to the Charging Site Host a non-exclusive
and non-transferable license, to use such software in the form in which it is embedded in the EVSE
on the delivery date for use in conjunction with other parts of the EVSE on the condition that the
EVSE shall be used for its intended purpose only. Nothing contained in this Section shall be
construed as an assignment or transfer of any copyright, design right or other intellectual property
rights in such software, all of which rights are owned by the ECOtality.
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9. Electric Utility,Demand Charges
Some electric utilities' rate structures provide for energy usage (kilowatt hour) and total power demand
(kilowatt) rates. Charging Site host energy usage costs are typically compensated through revenue
sharing discussed in Section 5 above. Total power demand rates are very utility specific and operation of
the DC Fast Charger may have an impact on.Charging Site Host's energy costs. ECOtality will work with
Charging Site Host to identify this impact and identify mutually agreeable actions. Such actions, if any,
will be included in an addendum to this Agreement.
10. Use of Mark/Advertising
ECOtality and Charging Site Host each hereby grant to the other, only during the Term of this
Agreement, a nonexclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the name and marks owned
by the Parties: (i) on the EVSEs installed ata Site; (ii) in relation to the advertising and promotion of the
EVSEs, the services provided by the EVSEs, and any ancillary goods or services of ECOtality offered at
the Sites; and (iii) in relation to advertising and promoting the business relationship between the Parties,
including use on websites, software/smart phone applications, or marketing materials.
11. Termination of this Agreement
11.1 Without Cause: This Agreement may be terminated by ECOtality in writing to the Charging
Site Host, without cause, at any time and for any reason, including'the termination of the EV Project or a
reduction in EV Project funding, whereupon the Parties shall be fully released from their respective
duties, rights, obligations and liabilities under this Agreement except as provided below.
11.2 For Cause: This Agreement may be terminated in writing by either party for cause if either
party violates any term of this Agreement and fails to cure the same within ten (10) days of receiving
written notice of such default. Upon such termination of this.Agreement for cause, as its sole and
exclusive remedy, ECOtality shall have the right, but not the;obligation, to disable or remove (at its sole
cost and expense) any or all of the.EVSE installed at the Location and terminate services to Charging
Site Host's. Removal of EVSE includes site restoration to a safe and reasonable condition, but does not
include the responsibility to restore the site to the same condition as prior to the installation of the
EVSE. In the event that ECOtality does not elect to remove the EVSE within thirty (30) days following
such termination, the EVSE shall be deemed abandoned by ECOtality and Charging Site Host shall
possess all rights, title, and interest in and to the same.
12. EVSE Maintenance
Should the EVSE require maintenance during the Term, Charging Site Host must immediately call the
toll-free number listed on the EVSE and report the maintenance requirement to ECOtality. ECOtality will
repair or replace, at ECOtality's option, the EVSE or part(s) or component(s) thereof. ECOtality will repair
or replace.the EVSE at no cost to the Charging Site Host. ECOtality will not be responsible for EVSE
damage or failure resulting from Charging Site Host misuse, alteration, accident or repairs/maintenance
not performed by ECOtality or its authorized representatives. Repair or replacemeht.of the EVSE for any
of these causes shall be at the,costof the Charging Site Host. ECOtality shall have no responsibility for
the EVSE, and makes no warranties with respect thereto, following the Term or early termination of this
Agreement.
13. Insurance
Through the term of this Agreement, the EVSE is insured by ECOtality under its general liability
insurance policy. Additionally, ECOtality shall maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less
than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence'for bodily injury and property damage related to
operation of the EVSE.
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14: Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced`in=accordance with the laws of the State
of Arizona, without reference to its conflict of law rules. Each of the party's consents to the exclusive
venue and personal jurisdiction of the courts located'in Maricopa County, Arizona.
15. Dispute Resolution
Except where necessary to seek injunctive relief to prevent or enjoin loss or harm to Intellectual Property,
any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to mandatory confidential
mediation for a period of up to thirty days, unless extended mutually by the Parties, by a neutral third
party mediator acceptable to both Parties. Any dispute not resolved by such mediation, arising out of or
relating to this Agreement shall be subject to final and binding arbitration under the then-current
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American.Arbitration Association; provided that the arbitrator(s) shall
be neutral and shall be chosen from a panel of arbitrators knowledgeable in the business of electronics
manufacturing. The arbitration shall be held in Phoenix, Arizona, unless otherwise mutually agreed by
the Parties. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages, or any
damages which are disclaimed or waived in this Agreement. The decision and award of the arbitrator(s)
shall be final and binding, and the award so rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof. Where it is necessary for a Party to seek injunctive relief to prevent or enjoin immediate and
irreparable loss or harm to Intellectual Property, ECOtality and Charging Site Host hereby irrevocably
and unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Arizona or the United States
District Court for the District of Arizona and all courts competent to hear any appeal therefrom. Nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to waive arbitration for any claim other than injunctive relief to the sole
extent described herein.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN FOR THE CHARGING SITE HOST, NO
WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, ORAL OR STATUTORY,
IS PROVIDED TO THE CHARGING SITE HOST OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION: (A) OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR ARISING FROM A
COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE; (B) THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE
FROM INFRINGEMENT OR VIOLATION OF ANY RIGHTS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES; OR (C) THAT THE OPERATION OF ANY SOFTWARE SUPPLIED WILL
BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. THIS DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION SHALL APPLY EVEN
IF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE CHARGING SITE
HOST'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES HEREUNDER AND THE ONLY LIABILITY OF
ECOTALITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY
OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT COSTS OR
DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LITIGATION COSTS, LOSS OF DATA,
PRODUCTION OR PROFIT ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE
FORM OF THE ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH COSTS OR
DAMAGES. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION, THE PARTY INCLUDES THE PARTY'S
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AFFILIATES,
SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE.CONTRARY, ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES BY
EITHER PARTY ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
LIMITED TO ACTUAL RECOVERIES UNDER SUCH PARTY'S INSURANCE POLICIES.
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17. Notices
All notices given under this Agreement (each, a "Notice") shall be in writing and delivered to the
addresses of the'parties as applicable, by one or more' of the following methods, (i) given by certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and is deemed given on the third (3rd) business day
after the date of posting in a United States Post Office, (ii) given by a nationally recognized overnight
courier and is deemed given one day after delivery to the overnight courier, or (iii) given by personal
delivery and is deemed given upon receipt by notified party. At any time, either party may designate
in writing to the other party a different,notice address.
18. Changes
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by the Parties.
19. Waiver
No waiver by either Party of any breach, default or violation of any term, warranty, representation,
agreement, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any subsequent
breach, default or violation of the same or other term, warranty, 'representation, agreement, covenant,
condition or provision of this Agreement.
20. Assignment
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit.of, and be binding upon, the Parties hereto and their respective
successors, and permitted assigns. This Agreement may be assigned by either party only with the prior
written consent of the non-assigning party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed,
except the rights and obligations of either party may be assigned to another entity in connection with
reorganization, merger, consolidation, acquisition, divestiture, or other restructuring. Any assignment
which does not satisfy the requirement of the preceding sentence shall be null and void.
21. Survival Of Obligations And Liabilities
Termination of this Agreement''shall not relieve either party of any obligation under this Agreement which
expressly or by implication survives termination of this Agreement including its obligations under the
following section headings: Insurance, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, and Dispute Resolution.
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Agreement will not affect
or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which will remain in full force
and effect.
22. Entire Agreement, Relationship
This Agreement contains the;entire agreement and understanding between the parties relative to the
subject.matter herein, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings between the parties
relating to such.subject matter, whether verbal or written. This Agreement may be executed in one"or
more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
the same document: The'parties agree that signatures transmitted by facsimile or e-mail (electronically
scanned) shall be bindingas'if they were original signatures:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives.
Electric Transportation EV Project Charging Site Host
Engineering Corporation dba ECOtality
North America
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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ATTACHMENT A,
Additional Installation,Addresses,(If Applicable)
EVSE DCFC
Installation Address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Electrical Utility:
EVSE DCFC
Installation Address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Electrical Utility:
EVSE DCFC
Installation Address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Electrical Utility:
EVSE DCFC
Installation Address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Electrical Utility:
Special Instructions (If Applicable)
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ATTACHMENTB
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Attachment 4
!Coulomb �,
Technologies aliforn aV
12/5/2011
Diane Ramirez
City of Petaluma
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
Dear Ms. Ramirez:
Congratulations! Your organization has been invited to participate. in Coulomb Technologies
ChargePoint America'?" Program. The Program has been funded in part under the terms of Grant
number DE-EE0003391 from the United States Department of Energy as part of the American
Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Further, The California Energy Commission (CEC) has providing
installation funding under the terms of. Grant number ARV-09-007. In order to participate in the
program and receive this offer of Charging Station(s), You must agree to all of the terms and
conditions following. Furthermore, You need to:
1. Countersign at the end of this ChargePoint California Station Award Agreement (CPC) and
provide a full copy back to Coulomb or your local representative.
2. Countersign at the end of the Master Services Subscription Agreement (MSSA) and provide a
full copy back to Coulomb or your local representative.
3. Complete the attached Order Form or provide a $0 PO to Coulomb Technology for the
charging station(s). Please make sure the part numbers on the PO correspond to the part
numbers on this letter and You provide a requested shipment date, ship to address with a
contact name, phone number, and email address.
4. Return the documents within 30,days of the date of this letter. As the program nears
completion, contracts will be accepted as program funds remain available.
Please note that delivery of the charging systems will be up to 4-6 weeks of receipt of PO and
associated signed documents. We appreciate your participation in this exciting program and look
forward to creating an electric vehicle charging infrastructure in your area.
Best regards,
,gvrr...„„
0,777
Michael Jones
Western Region Director
ChargePoint America Program
Coulomb Technologies
Coulomb Technologies, Inc. • 1692 Dell Ave. o Campbell, CA 95008-6901
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CHARGEPOINT CALIFORNIA""STATION AWARD AGREEMENT
1. Charging Stations. Your organization ("You") has been awarded, and may be awarded from.
time to time, one or more Coulomb Technologies, Inc. ("CTI") electric vehicle charging
stations under the.:ChargePoint America' Program . The Program has been funded in part
under the terms of Grant number DE-EE0003391 from the United States Department of
Energy (the "DOE")as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act ("ARRA"). The
charging stations will be installed at the locations specified on Appendix A, as amended from
time to time to reflect the award of additional Charging Stations under this Station Award
Agreement.
Product Product'Description Product Code Quantity Unit Total
Name Price Price
CT2101C- Dual 208/240-30A & 120V- CT2101C- 1 $0.00 I $0.00
GPRS-LOCK- 12A Bollard with GPRS, GPRS-LOCK-
CCR locking holster, and credit CCR
card reader
CT2101C- Dual 208/-240-30A a 120V- CT2101C- 2 $0.00 $0.00
LOCK-CCR 12A Bollard, locking LOCK-CCR
holster, and credit card
reader
Grand $0.00
Total:
2. Shipment and Delivery. CTlwill pay for the cost of standard delivery charges of the
Charging Stations to the locations designated by You in writing to CTI. CTI shall choose the
method by which Charging Stations are to be delivered. If You desire expedited delivery,
You will be responsible'forthe payment of all delivery charges.
3. Installation. (a) In the event that You enter into a contract with, and use, the CTI installer
designated by CTI, CTI shall;pay for the costs of installation of the Charging Stations (in the
amounts set forth in.Appendix B),as provided through funding made available by the
California Energy Commission (CEC) under the terms of Grant number ARV-09-007; provided
that, in'the'event that You stop work on the installation of the Charging Stations, You shall
be responsible for all costs incurred up through and including the date of cancellation
(including anyapplicable'cancellation or change fees). The contract You,sign with the
installer wilt include CTI as a party and will contain language indicating that CTI shall be
solely responsible for the costs of installation of,your Charging Stations. In no event shall CTI
be liable to You for any damages=or other costs,(other than the costs of installation) related
to the installation of Your Charging Stations. Should You wish to use your own installer, You
shall request CTI's permission, in its reasonable discretion,to do so no more than fifteen
(15) days prior to the scheduled installation date. In such event, the installation of the
Charging Stations shall be at your sole cost and expense. In addition, You should be aware,
certain requirements must be met by all contractors and subcontractors working to install
electric vehicles station equipment (EVSE) as part of the Grant. The Davis Bacon and Related
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Acts (DBRA) requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal
construction contracts or federally assisted contracts to pay their laborers and mechanics not
less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for corresponding classes of laborers
and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area. The prevailing wage rates and
fringe benefits are determined by the Secretary of Labor. For the ChargePoint America
program, construction includes all alterations, improvements and/or repair, including
painting and decorating, performed on a site in performance of the installation of EVSE. In
addition, because the Charging Stations are being awarded to You under a Federal program,
in the event You use your own installer, such installer shall become subject to certain audit
and other rights granted to the United States government and to CTI. Also, should You be
authorized to use your own contractor to install the charging stations, the contractor will be
required to submit to CTI or the applicable CTI Distributor within 5 days of the installation,
the applicable DBRA relatedtpaperwork including (i).a certified payroll or a properly filled
out US governmentform wh-347 and (ii) an invoice or receipt for the work done to install the
charging station(s) including'costs for panel rework, trenching, concrete pad placement,
fixing the station, and electrical wiring. Furthermore, You shall indemnify and hold harmless
CTI from all costs (including, without limitation, reasonable:attorneys' fees), losses, charges,
fees, fines and other expenses of any sort whatsoever, including, without limitation, the
refusal of the DOE to provide reimbursement to CTI in respect of the Charging Stations
awarded to You, incurred by CTI as a result of such installer's (i) failure to comply with any
applicable law, including, without limitation, the Davis-Bacon Act or (ii) failure to provide
CTI such documentation as is reasonably needed by it to comply with applicable DOE
requirements.
(b) You agree to:cause the installation of the Charging'Stations, and the provision of such
Charging Stations on the ChargePoint Network, within forty five (45) days of their delivery to
You. In the event that the Charging Stations have not been installed by the expiration of
such forty five day period, CTI reserves the right to reclaim the Charging Stations. In the
event that You are,having trouble arranging for the installation of the Charging Stations by
an Authorized Distributor or an installer chosen by such Authorized Distributor, please
contact CTI as soon as possible so that it can assist You in obtaining prompt installation of
the Charging Stations.
(c) The Charging Stations are not to be removed from their packaging by any person other
than the Installer.
4. Warranty/Limitation of Liability. (a) Warranty. The Charging Station is covered by the
terms of CTI's standard Warranty (the "Warranty") for a period beginning on the date of
installation and running until December 31, 2013. A copy of the Warranty is included with
this agreement. All applicable warranties with respect to the Charging Station are set forth
in the Warranty, and are hereby incorporated by reference into this.Agreement. (b)
Disclaimer of Warranties. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 4 AND IN THE
WARRANTY, CTI MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE
CHARGING STATION, THE CHARGEPOINT'm NETWORK STANDARD SERVICES OR THE
CHARGEPOINTW NETWORK, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. CTI
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS BY THE CHARGING
STATION, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CTI DOES NOT
WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OPERATION OF THE CHARGING STATION. (c)
Limitation of Liability. (i) REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY REMEDY'SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS
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OF ITS'ESSENTIAL PURPOSE'OR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT WILL CTI BELIABLE,FOR ANY LOST
REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA,'BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF CAPITAL,
OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER
CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY OR.WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE CHARGING STATION, THE CHARGEPOINTTM NETWORK, ANY
CHARGEPOINTW NETWORK SERVICE PLANS, OR OTHERWISE OR BASED ON ANY EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED OR CLAIMED.WARRANTIES BY YOU NOT SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH'IN THIS ADDENDUM.
BECAUSE,SOME STATES OR JURISDICITON DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY'NOT APPLY. (ii)
YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY'BREACH BY CTI OF ITS OBLIGATIONS OR WARRANTIES UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE,LIMITED TO, AT CTI'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
CHARGING STATION. (d) Warranty.Exclusions. Exclusive Remedies. THE REMEDIES
CONTAINED IN SECTION 4 ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST CTI WITH RESPECT TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE CHARGING STATIONS, THE CHARGEPOINTTM SERVICE PLANS OR THE
CHARGEPOINTTM NETWORK.
5. Access to the.Public. All of the Charging Stations will be installed in a manner and in
locations that make their available for access and use by the general public The Charging
Stations, and the facilities in which they are located,shall be kept clean and in good repair.
You shall promptly call.CTI or an Authorized Distributor in order to arrange for the repair of
any non-functioning Charging Stations.
6. Network Access. As a part of the award, You will receive a free subscription for
ChargePoint" Network Commercial Service Plan, as defined in the ChargePointTM'Master
Services Subscription Agreement,(the'"Master Services Agreement"), that will expire
December 31, 2013 (the "Subscription Period"). You must execute a,copy of the Master
Services Agreement as'.a part of your obligations under this ChargePoint America'M Station
. Award Agreement and must keep the Charging Stations connected to the ChargePoint"
Network throughout the entire Subscription Period. CTI offers various other services, such as
billing services, which may be accessed through the ChargePoint Network'. All of such
services are subject to CTI's standard"terms and conditions.
7. Access to Information. In consideration of your receipt of the Charging Stations and free
subscription to ChargePoint" Network Commercial Service Plan, You agree to provide and
release.to CTI, the DOE, such other participants and partners of CTI in the Program as CTI
shall determine necessary; all data and information relating to You, Your electric vehicles, if
any; and-their use, the use by others of Your Charging Stations and Your use of the Charging
Stations and any public Charging Stations and.infrastructure (the "Data"). You acknowledge
and agree that the Data maybe used by any of theabove-described persons for any purpose,
including,analyzing Your use and charging patterns, the public's use of Your Charging
Stations, the-effectiveness,.of infrastructure put in place to meet the needs of drivers of
electric vehicles, and the efficacy of the Program. Your performance of this Agreement and
willingness to supply and release Data to the persons described in the immediately preceding
paragraph is a material condition to CTI's willingness to enter into this Agreement with You
and provide the.Charging.Stations hereunder. You understand, acknowledge and agree that
CTI will need Your reasonable cooperation and assistance, and You agree to provide your
reasonable cooperation and assistance to CTI, so that CTI can successfully conduct its testing
and collect Data from You, the Charging Stations, and public electric vehicle infrastructure
utilized by You and others. Except as set forth in this Section 7, the use of the Charging
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Stations will be subject to CTI's standard privacy policy (the "Privacy Policy"). The Privacy
Policy is located on CTI's web site and may be accessed at:
http://www.coulombtech.com/privacy-policy.php Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Section 7, or in the Privacy Policy, CTI reserves the right, on behalf of the
DOE, to collect certain anonymous information regarding the use and operation of the
Charging Stations.
8. Certain Rights of the United States Government. Notwithstanding the fact that You are . .
being awarded the Charging Stations under the'Program,.the United States Government
reserves the right to seize the Charging Stations under certain, limited circumstances,
including, without limitation, national emergency.
9. No Right to Remove, Move or Sell the Charging Stations. The Charging Stations may not be
removed, moved or sold from their place of installation, prior to January 1, 2014, without
the prior written consent of CTI.
10. Failure to Comply with Terms of the Program. In the event that You fail to comply with
the terms of the program, including, but not limited to (i) the use of an CTI authorized
installer (ii) providing documentation of the installation costs.(iii) allowing public access to
the station(s), You are liable for losses and/or damages incurred by CTI. If You fail to comply
with the program or make restitution within 30 days of receiving a demand notice from CTI,
CTI reserves the right to repossess the charging station(s) You received under the grant.
11. Additional Charging Stations. In the event that You have purchased Charging Stations that
are to become a part of the Program, CTI's standard terms and conditions shall apply.
12. No Amendment or Modification. No modification, amendment or waiver of this Agreement
shall be effective'unless-in writing and either signed or electronically accepted by the party
against whom the amendment, modification or waiver is to be asserted.
13.Waiver. CTI's failure at any to require your performance of any obligation under this
Agreement will in noway affect the full right to require such,performance at any time
thereafter. CTI's waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a
waiver of the provision itself. CTI's failure to exercise any of its rights provided in this
Agreement will not constitute a waiver of such rights. No waiver will be effective unless in
writing and signed by a CTI authorized representative. Any such waiver will be effective only
with respect to the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
14. Applicable law. This Agreement will be construed, and performance will be determined,
according to the laws of the State of California without reference to such state's principles
of conflicts of law and the,state.and federal courts of California shall have exclusive
jurisdiction over any claim arising under this Agreement.
15. Waiver of Jury Trial. You and CTI each hereby waive any right to jury trial in connection
with any action or litigation arising out of this Agreement.
16. Severability. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, if any term or condition of
this Agreement or the application thereof to either You or CTI will to any extent be
determined by judicial, governmental or similar authority, to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision
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to this Agreement, You and CTI or circumstances other than those as to which it is
determined to be invalid or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby.
17. Assignment. You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement,
whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of CTI.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and
the same document.
19. Priority. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and any purchase order, the Agreement shall prevail. To the extent of any
conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the Warranty and any purchase
order, the Warranty shall prevail.
20.Availability of Stations - There is a limited number of charging stations in the program.
Receipt of this ChargePoint.America Station Award Agreement does not guarantee your
organization a station. Allocation of remaining stations is at the sole discretion of CTI based
primarily on the availability of program funds and return of completed agreements in a
timely manner.
COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AWARDEE:
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Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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APPENDIX A - CHARGING STATION LOCATIONS
Station #1-3: Keller St & Western Av, Petaluma, CA 94952
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APPENDIX B -INSTALLATION COST SUMMARY
1. Coulomb Technologies will pay up to $7,300 for installation of your Charging Stations, which is
equal to the sum of the attached estimates (each, an "Estimate"), by the contractor providing
the Estimate.
2. The estimates may require modifications prior to final acceptance of this agreement by Coulomb
to meet certain conditions of California Energy Commission Grant ARV-09-007.
3. A summary of the individual estimates is listed below:
Estimate Reference# Company Description I Amount
Spreadsheet County of Keller St a Western Av, Petaluma $ 7,300
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The County of Sonoma Department of General Services, with the assistance of consultant and
an advisory committee, has prepared these guidelines to provide a consistent:framework for
the installation of electric vehicle infrastructureion public and private parking facilities,in
Sonoma County. These guidelines establish the initial effort the consistent°and effective
deployment of electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in'Sonoma County..
These guidelines-have been prepared at,a:time when federal and California laws aril
regulations, as well asaccepted',practices involving electric vehicles and how to plan for, install,
identify, providetaccess to, regulate and enforcer,public electric vehicle charging;infrastructure,
are`;continuing to develop and undergo change. As a result of such uncertainty, California local
governments are working to understand industry, property owner, consumer,.and utility
company expectations. These:guidelines are to,serve as.a.resource only and to`assistthe
County of Sonoma to make the best decisions-to achieve gbals•and targets contained'inthe
Climate Protection Action Plan for Sonoma.County, June 2006, as well as local planning and
action and should not be interpreted to dictate-the manner inwhichrthe County of
Sonoma or any local government agency chooses'to administer the installation of public and,
private charging infrastructure.
These guidelines:were prepared,as an accouneofwork sponsored by the General Services
Departmentof the County ofSonoma. Neither"the County Of Sonoma nor'anyof it employees. •
makes any warranty,,expressed orimplied, or assumes.any'.legal'liability or- responsibility for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process
disclosed within this,document. Local agencies may or may not adopt similar methods of
electric vehicle infrastructure installation-and operations: The views and opinions of authors
expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the County of Sonoma.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
, '•` The following is°a list of people, agencies and businessesthat participated-or showed interest in this
project. An asterisk(*) has been placed by the names oPpeople that attended•meeting(s), gave verbal,
or written input, or in some way provided feedback that is incorporated into the final document The
list below is a good example of-the level of interest in this effort. All of the participants took this on as
an extra duty. They came to meetings in which detailed information was being discussed and listened
intently to learn new terms and definitions for a new industry. They gave feedback and helped the
leadership group make decisions on approach and direction of this project.
I would like to specifically acknowledge and thank Jim Helmer of LightMoves as the consultant and
person that took all the information and put it into one document. Others that need individual
recognition include: Pamela,Kind for the administrative support she provided, Rich Van Anda, Mark
Hummel, DeWayne Starnes, and Shems Peterson for the work they did on the definitions and
accessibility issues, Barbara Lee/for-pushing when we needed a push, and Rachel Grossman for always
having an idea or question to help break the stalemates:
Finally, thank you to Jose Obregon and the County of Sonoma for being willing to take on this
challenge and providing support to getit done.
Dave Head, Fleet Manager, County of Sonoma
• County of Sonoma and Related Agencies
Name Department/Agency Position.
David Head * Fleet Operations Division Fleet Manager/Project Manager
Pamela Kind * Fleet Operations Division Administrative Support
Christina Rivera * County Administrators Office Administrative Analyst
Barbara,Lee * Northern SC Air Pollution Control Air Pollution Control Officer
Julia Donoho * Architecture Office Major Project Architect
Mark Hummel* Architecture Office Associate Architect
Rich Van'Anda'* Architecture Office County Architect
Hope Marshall * Energy and Sustainability E&S Program Manager
Lii;Yager'*$ Energy and Sustainability Sustainability Manager
JoniMartinsl* Facility Operations Facility Manager
James McBeth * Facility Operations Asst. Building_Superintendent
Jose'Obregon * General Services GS Director
Gary Helfrich* Permit and Resource Mgt Planner II
Shems Peterson *' Permit and Resource Mgt Supervising Building Inspector
DeWayne Starnes.* Permit and Resource Mgt Dep. Director— Engineering
Josh Reed * Real Estate Division Asst. Real Estate Manager
Sabrina Spear * Regional Parks Rec& Cult Services Manager
Bert Whitaker * Regional Parks Park Operation Manager
Mike Sandler * Regional Climate Protection Authority Climate Change Coordinator
Amy Bolten * Sonoma County Water Agency Public Information Officer
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Other Cities,.Counties, and'Governmental Agencies
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David Cavanaugh * City of Healdsburg
Terry Crowley* City of Healdsburg
Johnny Chung * City of Rohnert Park
• Jon Merian * City of Santa Rosa
Doug Bond Alameda County
Aleka Seville Alameda County
Karen Schkolnick * BayArea.Air Quality Management District
Michael Neward* Bay Area Air Quality Management'District
Lisa Chiladakis California Air Resources;Board
Joshua Cunningham* California Air'Resources Board &+California PEV Collaborative
Susan Oto'* Sacramento Municipal Utilities District
Leah Reich * Transportation Authority'Of'MarinCounty
Kevin Nesbitt * UC Davis PH & EV Research Center
Other Interested Agencies, Businesses,and.Associations
Name Agency
Ed Huestis * AFV Consulting;Services
Rachel Grossman * Bay Area;Climate Collaborative
Richard Battersby * East Bay:Clean Citiestoalition (and DC Davis)
Greg'Guerazzi G;Squared,Consulting
John Lloyd * Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 551 •
Tim Gilbert MIG
Michelle Downing * Nissan North,America
Jim Bone 'Nissan,of Santa Rosa
Ron Coury * North Bay Nissan
Martha Baeli * Pacific Gas and Electric.
Dan Bowermaster Pacific Gas and Electric
Joe Horak * Pacific Gas and Electric
David La Fever* Pacific iGas.and Electric
Mark Geller * Plug in America
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Executive Summary 1
1111 Electric Vehicle Charging.Station Program—In Brief - 1
Electric Vehicle Charging!Station Program—Background and& Current Status 2
Definitions 3
Battery Charging and Supply Equipment 3
Vehicles 6
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program - 10
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Siting.Plan—Initial Phase 11
Siting Plan Expansion—Guiding Principles 14
Data Collection 16
Signage 17
General Service Signs 18
Regulatory Signs 19
Installation Guidelines—General 22.
Existing Parking Facilities 22
New Buildings, Site Construction or Redevelopment, 22
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations—Restricted 23
Public and Private Fleets 23
. Designated Employees 28
Residential—Single Family 29
Residential Charger Installation 30
Residential—Multi-Unit Dwelling 32
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations—Public 33
Off-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 34
On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 39
Permitting.Process 42
Residential Installations—Single-Family 42
Commercial & Multi-Family Installations . -- -- 43
Public Outreach 44
Commercial EVCS Installation Guide 46.
Branding Sonoma:+County's EV Tourism 47
Presentation Material 48
Appendices 49
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 49
Appendix B: Resource Documents 51
Appendix C: National Electric Code(Article 625 (Partial) 52
Appendix D: Commercial EVCS Installation Guide 54
• Appendix E: The Sonoma County "Electric Trail" Map 56
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Appendix F: Presentation Material 57, 58 •
List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1. Sonoma County Electric Vehicle Charging.Station Siting Plan-Initial Phase 14
Figure 2. California MUTCD.Approved General Service Signs 18
Figure 3. D9-11b (Alternate) Sign 19
Figure.4. Advance Directional Arrows 19
Figure 5. Sample Regulatory.Signs (Guidance) 20
Figure 6. Public Charger in Downtown Santa Rosa 20
Figure 7. EV Charging Station 21
Figure 8. Regulatory Dual-Use Sign - 21
Figure 9. Van-Accessible ADA Parking Space'with EV Charger 21
Figure 10. Level 1 Charger with.non-standard,sign 21
Figure 11.. Series of LeveL]. Chargers (by reservation•only) - 21
Figure 12. •Restricted Electric Vehicle Charging Station 24
Figure 13. Single-Charger (perpendicular) 26
Figure 14. Dual-PortCharger (angle) 27
Figure 15. Multi-Port Charger (opposite parking bays) 28
Figure 16. Examples'of Designated Employee Parking Spaces 22
Figure 17. Garage:Charger, (wall mount) 31
Figure-18. Car Port Charger (wall mount) 31
Figure 19. Single Car Garage and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (typical) 32
Figure 20. InstallationofAccessibleEVCS (near sidewalk) 37
Figure 21. Installation of Accessible EVCS (near accessible parking) 38
Figure 22. Installation of Two Accessible EVCS (angle parking, near path of travel) 39
Figure 23. On-Street EVCS (parallel space, end of block) 41
Figure 24. On-Street EVCS (angle space, charger left of center) 41
Figure 25. On-StreetEVCS,(parallel:space, beginning of block, charger on streetlight pole) 42
Figure 26. PG&E.Getting Started Guide-Plug-in Electric Vehicles - 44
Figure 27. Achieving the Vision with..PUblic-Private Partnerships (PPPs), 46
Table 1. Summary of Initial Phase:of EVSE Programs 13
Table 2. Fleet EVCS Installation Considerations 25
Table 3. ElectricVehicle Battery Capacity'Comparisons 29
Table.4. Residential Charger Installation Considerations 31
Table 5. Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential Charger installation Considerations 32
Table 6. Comparison of Accessible EVCS with EVCS 35
Table 7. Public EVCS'InstallationCohsiderations 36
Table 8. On-Street EVCS Installation Considerations 40
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program-ln Brief
The vision of the County of Sonoma's Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Program is to
provide a comprehensive network of distributed chargers throughout the County which
services both public agencies and the private sector and inspires other communities to.
initiate their own EVCS programs. The County's mission in this effort is to install EVCS in
locations that facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective services by County personnel in a
manner that aligns to the goals of its Climate Protection Action Plan-2006,and in doing so
serves as a resource to other agencies and the general public to expand their electric vehicle
driving range for utility or recreational trips.
An overarching goal of these guidelines'is to assist Sonoma County to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions resulting from County operations,but also to create.the genesis for a comprehensive
system of safe, reliable and convenient public charging stations throughout the County. By
taking this leadership role in developing and implementing this Electric Vehicle Charging Station
(EVCS) Program, the County of Sonoma strives to lead the nation by example and become a
model community in transitioning to widespread EV use in.fleets and by the general public.
This planned distributive system of chargers on County-owned or leased properties will be
referred to as the County of Sonoma EVCS Program, and the limits of the County will define the
comprehensive EVCS Program Area. Combining the public portion of the County of Sonoma's
EVCS Program with public installations of other local agencies and property owners forms the
• evolving Sonoma County EVCS Siting Plan. It is the.Siting Plan that will form the primary
outreach tool that the general public will rely on for charger type and location, fee structure,
and availability information.
An important objective of the County of Sonoma EVCS Program and.Installation Guidelines is to
ensure program accessibility. These guidelines take into consideration the installation
challenges of pre-existing conditions such as uneven topography, location of power supply or
space limitations. They also recognize that accessibility requirements and accommodations
with new construction or redevelopment will be more easily met than in existing conditions. In
all case"s;,careful-planning and consultation with the County Building Official is highly
recornrnended.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program—Background& Current Status
Sonoma County; spans over 1500 square miles and is the largest of the San Francisco Bay.Area's•
nine counties: Located just over forty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma County is
bordered by the Pacific Ocean coastline on the west, Marin County to the south, Solano, Napa
and Lake Counties to the east, and Mendocino County to the north. Sonoma County leaders
are committed to transform its energy infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewables and to
reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from surface transportation.
In 2002, the County resolved to be part of Cities for Climate Protection and by doing so
• established a greenhouse gas emission reduction target for its internal operations of 20% below
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2000 levels by the year'2010. Following in 2006, the.CountyBoard of Supervisors adopted the
Climate Protection Action.Plan for Sonoma County which established an action plan consisting
of objectives and prioritized steps for achieving;reduced;emissions. Then in 2008, the
Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP)was developed for Sonoma County by the:Climate
Protection Campaign. The CCAP identified transportation as the county's leading and fastest -
growing source of GHG emissions estimated at 59%of total emissions in 2007. The CCAP
contains a countywide target to reduce annual GHG"emissions from transportation to 1.755
million tons by 2015,which is 25% below the 1990,level of 2.34 million tons. One of the
strategies identified irrthe CCAP is to create fleetsof plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and
electricvehicles(EV), and to-power them to the highest extent possible"with'renewable sources
of electric energy.
The electrification of the,County's light equipment fleet has been a long-standing;goal, and
currently nearly 30% (243).of that portion of the fleet consists of hybrids, PHEVs'and BEVs. In
addition, the County has:four medium-duty.hybrid,work trucks in operation and;one more
scheduledfor delivery by-the end of 2011.. To'help plan and coordinate the conversion of other
local government fleets to.el"ectricvehicles,;Sol-corm County formed the.Sonorra'County:Local
Government Electric Vehicle Partnership in 20081. With the County's General Services
Department and the'Sonoma County Water Agency as co-leads, in 2010 the,partnership
identified the need`for an.Electric'Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines.
In December 2010, the County's.Fleet Operations Division initiated the development of these!
guidelines and hired a;consultantto assist in the development of a consistent infrastructure •!
installation framework, a siting plan and the creation of outreach materials to facilitate the use
of electric vehicles as a 'viable transportation option acrossSonoma County.
As of July 2011, theEVCS Siting Plan consisted of 19 restricted-use chargers for County vehicles
at various County offices, 13 public and restricted chargers in the City off Santa Rosa and 9
public and restricted chargers at the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) offices on Aviation
Blvd. The County has'6'more chargers ready,for'installation by the end of 2011„mostly
reserved for fleet use The County, the'City of Santa Rosa, and the SCWA,have'plans to install
an additional 31 chargers (mostly for fleet use), and to receive 31 plug-in electric fleet vehicles
through an MTC grant by the end of 2011. A second grant from MTC is estimated to provide an
additional,25 public chargers on County-owned properties':in,the southern.part of the County
by the end.of 2012...In addition, it is anticipated that 12-20 chargers,will be installed in
highway corridors on public and private properties,funded bythe Northern Sonoma County Air
Pollution Control District, and 12-20 more public chargers in southern cities funded by the
federal Charge Point America Program. In summary, approximately 130 chargers could,be in
place for fleet and public use throughout the County by the end of 2012.
The County of Sonoma's effort to develop'the EVCS Program and,lnstallation Guidelinescomes
at a time when no other.Cdunty in the•State of California has attempted such.a.comprehensive
effort, including code-ready definitions, substantive installation guidance materials, an initial •
county wide siting plan,and public outreach. In fact, there is limited law and regulations, as
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well as accepted practice regarding how to install, identify, regulate, provide accessibility for,
• and enforce electric vehicle charging in California. The information in these guidelines is
provided;as a resource to the County of Sonoma, and local public agencies to'assist in making
the best decisions possible during this time of limited codes and standards. As the County and
local cities eventually adopt ordinances, codes, private & public development standards and
regulations, every effort should be made to update these guidelines to reflect current laws and
regulations.
DEFINITIONS
The County of Sonoma is establishing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and
Installation Guidelines for its use, as well as for cities and other public agencies that may choose
to utilize them in both public and private applications. In addition, the County is developing
charging station permitting processes, installation checklists, informational material and an
initial county-wide Electric Vehicle Charging Station Siting Plan.
As checklists, siting plans and other documents are developed by other agencies and private
property owners in Sonoma County, each should use the definitions and terminology below for
consistency purposes among agencies. The definitions are written with the intent that they be
included in future local government codes and ordinances. For instance, to standardize public
signage and enforcement regulations, the definition of a qualifying electric vehicle contains
different types of vehicles that are not purely powered by electricity, but do contain a charging
• inlet and can receive electrical energy from an off-board source.
Where definitions already exist and are being applied here, the source documents are
referenced. In some cases definitions were created as a result of researching and merging
definitions from two or more sources. To make the guidelines more user friendly, comments
are provided after several of the definitions to assist the reader in better understanding the
application of the term, and its interrelationship with other terms.
As the County of Sonoma and local cities eventually adopt ordinances, codes, development
standards_and regulations, every effort should be made to use consistent definitions. As the.
electric:yehicle industry matures and more electric vehicles appear on public roadways and are
chargediin public and private parking facilities,jurisdictions should update the definitions a"s
necessary or mandated. The definitions are listed in alphabetical order in three categories;
Battery-Charging and.Supply Equipment, Vehicles and Other.
Battery Charging and Supply Equipment
"Accessible Card-Reading Device" is a charger that meets the accessibility requirements of
Chapter 11C of the California Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Comment: The card-reading controls on a charger that contains charging supply equipment to charge two
• or more vehicles simultaneously, and meets the accessibility requirements.of Chapter 11C of the California
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Building Code and the.Americans with Disability Act for each vehicle•will qualify as an accessible card-
reading device for each vehicle.
"Accessible Electric c•Vehicle Charging Station" is an electric vehicle charging station where the
charger and vehicle inlet are approachable and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance
with the California Building Code (Title'24) and-the Americans with Disabilities,Act.
Comment:. This,definition applies to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial:Buildings and
Publicly Funded Housing.
"Battery Exchange Station" is a fully-automated facilitythat will enable an electric-vehicle-with
a swappable battery pack to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully
charged battery through an automated process.
Comment: Other terms used are battery switch stations, batter swap stations.
"Charger" is an electrical component assembly or cluster of componentasseniblies designed
specifically to charge batteries.or other energy storage devices within electric vehicles.
Comment Chargers include standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage referred to as Level 1,
Level 2, Level 3,and fast charging. (see Charging;levels).
"Charging" .means that the from the-charger is inserted into theelectric vehicle inlet
and electrical-power is being transferred for the purpose of recharging thebatteries on board
the electric vehicle. •
Comment: Electricity may or may not be transferred at all times during the act of charging and as vehicle
to grid'(V2G).advancements occur electricity may flow from the vehicle batteries backio the grid or
facility: Another,type of charging is through inductive means; where charging uses the electromagnetic
field and there is no physical connection between the charging device and the battery: For the purposes of
these guidelines, a direct connection(conductive charging)between the charger and the electric vehicle
inlet will be used.
"Charging Levels" are the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an
electric vehicle's battery is recharged.
AC,Level 1 120V ACsinglephase DC Level.1 200-450V DC
current (12 amp'); power 1.44kw rated current 80 amp
current (16 amp'); power1.92kw rated power<_ 36 kw
AC Level 2 240V AC•single phase DC Level 2 200-450V DC
rated current <_80 amp' rated current.<_ 200 amp
rated power<_90kw
rated power 19.2 kw
AC Level 3 To be-determined, DC Level 3 To be determined
AC single phase or three phase? 200-600V DC
rated current <_.400 amp?
rated power<_ 240 kw? •
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Comment: The charging configurations and ratings terminology in the table above are from SAE. It is
important to note that only the terms"Level 1"and"Level 2"are consistently used between industry and
consumers. The use of"Level 3"is not consistently used at this time and is often referred to as fast
charging". Once Level 3 terms.are.defined/local goverrinientsshould adopt amendments to adopted
definitions.
"Connector" is.a device that, by insertion into an electric vehicle inlet establishes an electrical
connection to the electric vehicle for the purpose of charging and information exchange. This
device is part of the electric vehicle coupler. (Electric Vehicle'Connector, California Electric
Code,Article 625)
"Coupler" is a.mating electric vehicle inlet and electric vehicle;connector set. (Electric Vehicle
Coupler, California Electric Code, Article 625)
"Electric Vehicle Charging Station" is the public or restricted space serviced by a charger
including all signs, information, pavement surfaces, surface markings and protective
equipment,and where the transfer of electric energy occurs by conductive or inductive means
between the charger and the battery or other energy storage device in-a stationary electric
vehicle.
Comment: This definition combines the battery charging characteristics, traffic-control devices,safety
equipment and information into one definition as these features are functionally related.
• "Electric Vehicle Charging!Station — Public" is an electric vehicle charging station that is
publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., Park& Ride parking, public library parking lot, on-
street parking) or privately owned and publicly available (e.g., a_shopping center parking lot).
"Electric Vehicle Charging Station —Restricted" is an electric vehicle charging station that is
publicly owned and has restricted access (e.g.,fleet parking for designated vehicles) or privately
owned and has restricted access (e.g., single-family home, designated employee or valet
parking).
Comment This definition is provided;to clarify that not all"public"design criteria will apply to "restricted"
Electric;Vehicle:Charging.Stations.
"`Electric Vehicle ChargingStation Location" is an electric vehicle charging station(s) located
within a parking lot, fuel dispensing facility, public garage, or private property.
"Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program" is the distributed network of public and restricted
electric vehicle charging stations on County of Sonoma properties.
Comment: It is the intent of the County of Sonoma to combine its.EVCS Program with other public
agencies and the private sector to create the Sonoma County EVCS Siting Plan.
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"Electric Vehicle•Charging Station Program Area" is the total area served by the program.
Comment: The intent of the County of Sonoma program is to serve the unincorporated areas of-Sonoma
County.
"Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure'(EVI)" includes structures1,machinery; and equipment
necessary and integral to•support'an electric vehicle, including, but not limited to electric
vehicle charging stations, chargers, and battery exchange:'stations.
Comment Per this definition, this term,is'broader than Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment(EVSE)which
refers to the charging-equipment, cord and,connector on the premises
"Electric:Vehicle Supply Equipment.(EVSE)" are the conductors, including-the ungrounded,
grounded, and equipment grounding:conductors and`the electric vehicle connectors,
attachment plugs, and all other fittings; devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed
specifically"for the purpose of delivering energy from the premises wiring to'the electric vehicle.
(California Electric Code, Article 625)
"Inlet" is the device on the electric vehicle'into.which the electric vehicle connector'is-inserted
for charging'and information exchange. This device is part of the electric vehicletcoupler: For
the purposes:of this code, the:electric vehicle inlet is considered to be part of the.electric
vehicle and not part'ofthe electric vehicle•supplyequipment (EVSE). (Electric 'Vehicle rInlet,
California"ElectricCode, Article 625)
Vehicles •
"Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)" is any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical energy
from an off:board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries, and produces zero tailpipe
emissions or pollution when stationary or'operating.
Comment: Definition is asubcategory of electric vehicles.(see'"Electric Vehicle).
"Clean Air Vehicle,Sticker" California law allows use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)°lanes.with only
one occupant when the vehicle displays Clean Air'Vehicle Stickers.
Comment Evidence of Automatic Vehicle Identification System (FasTrak)must be submitted with HOV
sticker application in order to obtain stickers-for Clean Vehicles registered in Alameda, Contro Costa,
Marie,Napa,San Francisco,San Mateo,Santa Clara,.Solano or Sonoma counties. More information on
the Boy FasTrak Program and California s MB Clean Vehicle Program can be found at
http://www.boyoreofostrak.orq/and' http://drweclean.co.gov/, respectively.
"Clean Vehicle"' refers to any clean'fuel'vehicle identified by the State of Talifornia:as
qualifying for the California Clean Vehicle.Incentives'program. As of January 2011, two types of
vehicles qualify: Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV)and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) that
qualify as Enhanced Advanced Technology, Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (AT'PZEV).
Comment: California law allows single-occupant:use of High Occupancy Vehicle(HOVS)lanes by qualifying
clean;.alternative fuel vehicles.A list of'qualifying vehicles is provided on the.California EPA:s Air'Resources
Board,website http://www.arb:caigov/msproq/carpool/carpoal:htmhvehicles. Use of these lanes with
only one occupant requires a Clean Air Vehicle Sticker issued by the California Department of Motor •
Vehicles(DMV).
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"Electric Motorcycle" is a battery electric vehicle having aseat or saddle for the use of the
• rider, designed to travel on not more than three;wheels,in=contact with the ground, and is
powered by an electric motor and produces zero emissions or pollution when stationary or
operating.
Comment: In California, 3-wheel zero emission vehicles are classified as "motorcycles".
"Electric Vehicle (EV)" is any motor vehicle registered to operate on California public roadways
and operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the grid, or an.off-board
source, that is stored on-board for motive purpose. "Electricvehicle" includes but is not limited
to: a battery electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, a neighborhood electric vehicle
and an electric motorcycle.
Comment: This definition provides for inclusion of a variety of plug-in electric vehicles(often referred to as
PEVs), and is designed for regulatory purposes,so that factors suchras signage are not required to call out
detailed differences among rBEVs,ZEVs, PHEVs, NEVs and others. Note that extended range electric
vehicles(EREV).are not separately defined but are included in the definitional components for PHEV-(i.e.,
runs on electricity from its battery, and then it runs on electricity it creates from an an-board internal
combustion engine).
"Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)" see definition of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
• "Fuel Cell Vehicle" is a vehicle;that:uses electricity produced by an on-board fuel cell to power
motors located near the vehicle's wheels. The fuel cell is powered by filling the fuel tank with
hydrogen.
Comment: Since a fuel cell.vehicle does not receive its electricity by being connected toa "charger'; but
through filling anon-board.tank with hydrogen, it would not qualify to occupy an "Electric Vehicle
Charging Station, but would qualify to park in a "Clean Air Vehicle.Parking Space"or an "Electric Vehicle
Parking Space". More information on fuel cell vehicles is available at-http://www.afdc.energy:qav/afdc/.
"Hybrid Electric Vehicle.(HEV)" is'a type of hybrid vehicle which combines a conventional
internal combustion (ICE) propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence
of the electric-drive motor is intended to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional ICE.
Comment: A,Hybrid Electric Vehicle does not plug into an off-board electrical source.
"Internal Combustion Engine;Vehicle" is a vehicle with an engine that burns fuel within itself
as a means of developing power.
Comment: Although the term internal combustion engine(often abbreviatedIEE)covers all types of'
reciprocating and rotary engines, it is typically used with reference to two stroke or four-stroke gasoline
and diesel engines, and is the source of power for conventional vehicles.
"Motorized Bicycle" is a device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power
and has an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts and is
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incapable of propelling the device at.a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on ground level.
(California Vehicle Code Section 406) •
Comment: A "moped"is a form of motorizedrbicycle and is capable of propelling the device-ata maximum
speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level ground. For the purposes of these guidelines all
motorized bicycles will be distinct from "electric vehicle"to enable local governments; by ordinance, to
treat parking, operation and charging locations:for them separately.
"Motorized ElectricScooter" is any two:wheeled device that has handlebars, has a'floorboard
that is designed to be;stood upon when riding, and ispowered by an electric motor and.
produces zero emissions:or pollution when stationary or operating. (CVC section 407:5
Motorized,Scooters)
Comment: These vehicles are defined:as'being distinct from "electric vehicle"to enable local,governments
by ordinance, to treat parking,,operation;and charging locations for them separately,'if that regulation is
not in conflict with.CVC.section 21225.
"Motorized Quadricycle and Motorized'Tricycle" a "motorized quadricycle" is &four,-wheeled
device, and a "motorized tricycle" is a three wheeled device, designed to carry not more than
two persons, including the driver, and having,either an electric motor or a motor with,an
automatic transmission developing less'than'two gross brake horsepower and capable of
propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level.ground.
The device shall be utilized only by a person who by'reason of physical disability isrotherwise
unable to move:about as a pedestrian or by a senior citizen as defined in Section 13000:
(California Vehicle Code-Section 407) •'
Comment: For the purposes.of these guidelines, motorized guadricycles and motorized'tricycles.will be
distinct from "electric vehicle"to enable local governments, by ordinance, to treat parking, operation and
charging locations for them separately.
"Neighborhood Electric Vehicle!(NEV)" is an electrically powered, four-wheeled self-propelled
low-speed vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour and not
more than 25 miles on a paved level surface and has a gross vehicle weight of less than 3,000
pounds. (California Vehicle Code Section 385.5)
Comment: Definition of a subcategory of electric vehicles(see "Electric Vehicle").
"Non-Electric Vehicle" is any motor vehicle'that.does not meet the definition of"electric
vehicle:"
"Plug-Ir Hybrid Electric Vehicle;(PHEV)" is an electric vehicle that (1) contains an internal com-
bustion engine and also-allows°power to be delivered to drive wheels by an electric motor; (2)
charges its battery primarily by connecting to the grid or other off-board electrical source; (3)
may additionally be able to sustain battery charge;using an on-board internal-combustion-
driven generator; and (4) has the-ability to travel powered.by`electricity.
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. 'Comment: Definition of a;subcategory of electric vehicles(see "Electric Vehicle").. Note that extended
• range electric.vehicles(EREV):are not separately defined but are included in the definitional components
for RHEV(i.e., runs on electricity from its battery, and then it runs on electricity it creates from gas).
"Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)" is any vehicle driven only by an electric motor that is powered
b"y.advanced technology batteries (BEV) or a hydrogen fuel cell, and produces zero tailpipe
emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
Other
"Access Aisle" is an accessible pedestrian space adjacent-to or between parking spaces that
provides clearances in conformance with Chapters 11A and 11B of the California Building Code
Title 24, Part 2 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Comment:. The surface slopes of accessible parking spaces and access.aisles shall be the minimum possible
and shall not exceed one'unit vertical in 50 units horizontal(2-percent:slope)in any direction.
"Accessible Parking Required means that each lot or parking structure where parking is
provided for the public as clients, guests or employees, shall provide accessible parking as
required by the California Building Code Title 24. Part 2 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Comment: For the purposes of these guidelines an "accessible electric vehicle charging station is distinct
from an "accessible parking space".
• "Accessible Parking Space" is a parking space where accessible:parking is designated for
vehicles displaying a Disabled Person (DP) placard or DP license'plates. California Building Code
(Title 24) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
"Clean Air Vehicle Parking Space" is any posted and/or marked parking'space that identifies
the use to be exclusively for the parking of a clean fuel vehicle as defined by the California Air
Resources Board.
Comment: This term provides for a spaces) to be designated as.a"Clean Air Vehicle"space for qualifying
fuel-efficient vehicles and carpool/van pool vehicles consistent with the California.Green Building
Standards(CALGreen)Code;-or perhaps as an incentive by a'publicagency or private company for •
qualifying-clean fuel vehicles as-defined by the California Air Resources Board or local ordinance.,
"Electr'ic VehicletParking Space" is any posted parking space that identifies the use to be
exelu3ively'for the parking of an electric vehicle.
Comment:- This term provides the potential fora space to be designated,perhaps as an incentive by a
public agency or private company for parking of electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles when charging
equipment is not provided.
"Level Accessible Area" is an area which is minimally 30 inches by 48 inches level and clear.
This area shall be provided within'10 inches in plan-view of the face of the accessible card-
reading-controls and shall be-unobstructed by any features, except the user controlled electrical
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cable and connector,with the long side of this space parallel to and centered.(plus'or minus 9
inches) with the face of the card-reading controls. •
Comment: The slope of the level accessible area shall not be more.than 2-percent in front of the battery
charging station. Chapter 11C in tht California Building Code allows the slope to,extend to 5-percent when
the 2%is not obtainable due to unusual site conditions: The maximum slope in any direction in the.ADA is
2%i This definition is consistent with'liquid fuel dispensing fadlities where the pump nozzle and hose may
overlap:the level accessible area It is recommended that the ADA slope requirement be used•since it is the
more restrictive requirement.
"Path of Travel" is a continuous,unobstructed way of pedestrian passage by means of which,
the level accessible area is connected to the inlet on the vehicle. It shall include the clearance
requiretnents;stated in CBC, Chapter'i1B,and the.ADA for wheelchai(passage widths, and
relationships of maneuvering clearances to wheelchair spaces.
Comment The minimum_clear width•ortsingle wheelchair passage shall be 32 inches at point and.36
inches continuously. CBCChapter11B, Section"11188.1.
"Point of Service" is the charger, from which the charging service is provided.
"Van Accessible Parking Space" is an accessible parking'spacesized for a van.
Comment: One in every six accessible;parking spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by a.
loading and unloading access aisle'96`inches (2438 mm) wide minimum placed on the side opposite the
driver's side when the vehicle.is going fonvard'into the,parking space and shall be designated van •
accessible as required by Section 11298 4 of the California Building Code and Americans with Disabilities
Act.
Electric.Vehicle.charging Station (EVCS)Program
These guidelines are intended to aid the'Countyof Sonoma in reducing.,greenhouse=gas
emissions-in County operations, by strategically planning how, when and whereto incorporate
electric vehicle supply equipment at County-owned or leased facilities: Avdirect benefit:of
installing EVCS"for fleet use,is to seek out those countywide!locations where'chargers may also
be used by the general public.when not in,use,by County vehicles. Each EVCS,installed by the
County whether for restricted or public use`will'become part of the County of Sonoma EVCS
Program (see definitions). The vision of the COunty'sEVCS Program is to provide a
comprehensive network of distributed chargers throughout'the County which services both
public agencies and the private sector'and inspires other communities'to.initiate'their own
EVCS programs. To assist in achieving,this vision, Sonoma°County has initiated the
development of a county wide EVCS Siting Plan.
Using the Siting'Plan as a foundation, guiding principles are then.used`to expand.EVCS
installations to other publicly accessible chargers:ori both public and private properties. The
Siting Plan'will:.become.a'living document, and will b"e instrumental for private.propertyowners
in understanding where public=agencies are planning to install EVCS; as well!as.where they
believe the high priority private'properties are located. The Siting.Plan'will be a key:reference •
document for residents, local agencies, businesses and'visitors. To be most effective it will
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require regular updates, retrievable,data on each installation and be available on theinternet
• and to local businesses. The County of Sonoma PRMD-should'work:with other planning
agencies in constructing and maintaining the public charging station database. The.County of
Sonoma is encouraging charger manufacturers to ensure compatibility of card readers with
other manufacturers, and to build usage, availability, energy consumption, and complaint-
tracking software into their product lines. It is expected third-party vendors or non-profit
organizations will take publicly-accessible information;and regularly update social media outlets
for the benefit of EV owners, auto manufacturers, businesses, and other stakeholders.
The limits of Sonoma County are referred to as the "EVCS Program:Area" and the limits of a
single County-owned or leased parking facility is referred to as an "EVCS Location". As required
by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) public agencies cannot discriminate on the basis of
a person(s) having a disability. Currently, there are no specific accessibility requirements in
either the ADA or Title 24.for EVCS. Therefore, Sonoma County developed these guidelines to
assist both private and public sectors within the County with the design and implementation of
accessible EVCS. These guidelines are not standards or regulations, but rather a resource that
may be used to assist architects, engineers, and permitting agencies in developing plans and
installing accessible EVCS.
These guidelines recognize that each regulatory agency will manage the planseview, permit
process, and on-site and final inspection processes as deemed necessary'`bythe agency.
Therefore, it is recommended that when the designer and/or property owner identifies site
• conditions that prevent a complete accessible EVCS from being installed that the permitting
authority be engaged in the problem solving process. When the owner believes that removing
identified access barriers creates a hardship,many code enforcement jurisdictions have
provisions that allow them to consider hardship in determining the level of barrier'removal that
would be necessary in a construction project. This can be a means of mitigating the hardship
and thereby enabling installation of an EVCS. .
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Siting Plan—Initial Phase
As mentioned in the EVCS Program—Background and Current Status earlier in these guidelines,
the County hasdeveloped an initial charger deployment plan to distribute Level 1 &,Level2 EV
chargers'throughoutthe County. It is the County's intent to develop an initial infrastructure of
both restricted and public chargers on all the major highway corridors of the County to support
EVtransportation totas much of the County as feasible. After this initial deployment, the
County will focus on deployment of chargers to support the County fleet and encourage the
private sector and other public agencies to continue deployment of chargers to support the
public's needs.
The initial siting plan is supported by grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC), Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District (NSCAPCD), Bay Area
Air Quality Control District (BAAQMD) and the Department of Energy Charge Point America.
Program. Matching funds for some of these grants are provided by the County of Sonoma,
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Sonoma County Water Agency and the City of Santa Rosa. Below is a brief description of the
County's four key highways which serve=as the backbone of the initial siting plane •
• Highway 101: the,North/South main corridor through the County and,through the Cities
of Petaluma, Cotati,'Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Healdsburg and Cloverdale.
• Highway 12: runs from:the Southeast corner of the County at the Napa County Line
through Sonoma and,Santa Rosa to Sebastopol.
• Highway 116: runs from Sonoma through Petaluma, Cotati, and Sebastopol to the
Russian River Guemeville.
• Highway 1: runs from,the Marin County line in the South to the Mendocino County Line
in the North along thePacific coastline of the County.
The plan for initial deployrrentof'chargers is to place chargers at critical locations along these
transportation corridors'and:at other key destination centers to accelerate the use of plug-in
vehicles,by the:County,;surrounding counties and other local agencies and to develop a baseline
public charging network;for the County s:residents, businesses and visitors. This network will
make it possible toldrive anywhere in the,Countywith charging available within a reasonable
distance and to identify Sonoma County as'"EV Friendly" to the rest of the Bay Area and State.
The County of Sonoma has taken a community leadership position by developing'the initial
phase of th&Siting Plan for local government EVCS installations. While the specific locations
have not all,been identified, for the most part the parking facilities have been selected. It is the
County's goal to install these initial chargers at locations that will achieve high usage by •
government vehicles aswell as the general public. As a prelude to developing the
infrastructure network, the County, SCWA, NSCAPCD, and City of Santa Rosa started:installing_
chargers for-their fleet vehicles in 2009 and have continued into 2011.
Current charger deployment includes 13 chargers at the County Administration Center, nine at
SCWA main offices on:Aviation Blvd, one at NSCAPCD on Matheson St in Healdsburg and 13 at
City of Santa Rosa facilities and parking garages. The County is installing three more chargers
at Norton Center in the Chanate Rd: complex and two at The Office Buildings:off
Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa There are also six more designated for County offices in
downtown Santa Rosa,and near the Sonoma County,Airport. When all theserchargers are
deployed there>will be 47 active dhargers>around.the greater Santa Rosa area and in
Healdsburg: As will be identified in the Siting Plan, many of these are designated as public
agency fleet chargers with'restricted use, but several will also be available to the public when
not being used by fleet vehicles.
The second part of the initial phase.includes,;funding from two grants awarded to,BayArea-wide
partnership through theMT.C., The first:grant is for Fleet Charging._The County, SCWA, and City
of Santa Rosa are part of a broader Bay Area grant to place fleet chargers and deploy electric
vehicles throughout the nine-county region.. The:County,has 22 vehicles and chargers:allocated,
SCWA has five vehicles:and charger'sand.Santa Rosa has four vehicles and chargers funded by
this,grant: The total for these:agencies is 31 all-electric vehicles and chargers by the end of •
2011. The second grant is to install 25 publicly accessible chargers at several County owned
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properties that have a high level of;public„use. This grant of another Bay Area wide
• application to the MTC. The properties,include Veterans' Memorial Buildings in Santa Rosa,
Sonoma, Petaluma, Cotati, and.Sebastopol and County Regional Parks in Sonoma, Santa Rosa,
and Sebastopol. These grant funds are placed in a reservepending the development of an
electric vehicle strategy(ies), which may include site suitability analysis. MTC, ABAG, and
BAAQMD will collaborate and develop an electric vehicle strategy(ies) to inform upcoming
regional planning and funding efforts needed to support electric vehicle deployment.
In conjunction with the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District, the County is
working on the placement of 12 to 20 public chargers in the District. These chargers will be
conveniently located along,the Highways 1, 116, and 101 corridors. All locations have yet to be
determined, but several under consideration are at Doran Park in Bodega Bay, Guerneville,
Healdsburg, Geyserville,and,Cloverdale. The first two of these chargers will be installed in July
2011 in Geyserville at the Coppola Winery. This project will be matched by 12 to 20 more
public chargers in the South County,supported by the Charge Point America Program (CPA).
Working with the County, CPA would cover most, if not all of the cost, of installing two or more
chargers in Rohnert Park, Cotati;_Petaluma, Sebastopol, and Sonoma. These chargers would
become owned and operated by each City after installation. Evaluation of final locations will be
done in the summer of 2011 with installations starting in the fall and projected completion in
the first quarter of 2012. Table 1 is intended to give a general overview of the EVSE programs
EVSE Program No. of Chargers Agency Locations Comments
• (Public or Restricted)
MTC Fleet Grant 31 (restricted) County of Agency Grant includes 31 EVs
>County 22 Sonoma, City offices, >County 22.
>Santa Rosa 4 of Santa Rosa corporati >Santa Rosa:4
>SCWA 5 and SCWA on yards >SCWA 5
Completion 2012
Public Chargers 25 (public) County of Veterans' Five Vets' Halls ; 3 regional
Grant Sonoma Halls & parks
Reg. Parks
Charge Point 35 (public) Public 15 in Partially funded by
America Grant agencies, north Co.; NSCAPCD
businesses & 20 in
reg. parks south Co.
Fleet..Grant 9 (restricted/public) County of Three DHS (downtown) 3
(current) Sonoma County Health Services 3
offices DHS (Norton Ctr.) 3
Active or Purchased 38 (restricted/public) County of Multiple 25 active,
Sonoma, public. 13 to be active by
Santa Rosa; locations December 2011
NSCAPCD and
SCWA
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Siting Plan Expansion—Guiding Principles
Before public agencies or private parties decide to install additional stations beyond the
approximate 130 that have been identified in the initial phase, guiding principles should be
developed by local agencies to allow for an orderly, effective, and efficient installation of a
system of safe and convenient chargers. Some businesses may not be concerned about factors
that are listed below and will install charger systems because they are fully committed to
sustainable transportation. For others, a careful examination of many of the factors listed
below will help determine if charging stations are viable, when they may be or possibly not at
all. The three areas around which such guiding principles should be developed are site
location, expected user base, and parking facility characteristics.
A. Site Location
Knowing if charging stations are planned or already exist in nearby facilities will give the
property owner a good indication of existing supply, potential demand and the
aggregate user base. Knowing if charging systems are planned in nearby facilities allows
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an.owner to proceed in a strategic, phased approach and match site characteristics-and
• user demand to the level.of investment and schedule. Important site.location factors
are:
• Is the.site a desirable location from a county- or region-wide context?
• Does the site have convenient connections to heavily traveled corridors?
• Distance and relationship to other parking facilities and land uses
• What is current zoning and typical distances to residential zones?
• Evaluation if site already has or can easily obtain sufficient electrical energy
• Examine communications availability, such as cellular phone service, wi-fi etc.
• Review day and nighttime visibility and ea se of driving and walking access to•the
parking facility
• Occurrences of flooding or ponding of water in proximity to charging sites
B. Expected User Base
Parking lots have multiple types of users, such as short-term, monthly permit holders,
etc. A shopping mall would generally provide convenient customer parking as well as
more remote long-term employee parking. A downtown surface lot owner will often
provide short-term hourly parking for shoppers and a nheans to provide longer term
(daily, weekly or monthly parking) for employees. When considering the addition of
charging equipment on a parking lot the operator has an opportunity to grow its
customer base significantly. For instance a nearby multi-family residential complex may
not have charging equip"rnent,for residents, thus the opportunity to charge overnight in
• a nearby facility maybe an attraction to an EV buyer. The key user-base considerations
are:
• Hours and days.of parking facility operations
• Customers' typical driving distances and frequency of use
• Likely peak use days/times and duration of stay
• Day and night walking conditions and distances to nearby attractions
• Perceptions of site safety
• Method of assessing and collecting charging fees
C. Parking Facility Characteristics'
The third important planning consideration is the nature:of the parking facility and its
operations: Having a clean, safe and secure lot,:that provides convenient access to
charging,equipment, pedestrian exits and building entrances, is much likelier-to !paused,
than one that is remote, dimly lit and has vandalism problems. Havingiassurance:the
charging`equipment will be available for use upon arrival, or that'a valet service will
move and charge the car for a certain period of time is a.convenience that will attract
regular users. If the parking lot is provided primarily for nighttime parking-,,for instance
hotel guest parking, having the guarantee of a fully or partially charged vehicle the next
morning is critical to the success of any overnight charging service. Many on-site factors
need exploration when considering charger installations, and key ones are:
• Will clustering chargers in one area be better than dispersing them?
• Will the desired charger locations be highly visible or more remote?
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• Locating current accessible parking spaces and determining locationofaccessible •
charging;equipment
• Ensuring;cords''are not draped over walkways and high pedestrian trafficgareas
• Are solar panels planned anywhere on the lot and will they augment power to
charging.systems?
• How will charging electric vehicles change the nature of the existing operations?
• Should,lighting, shelter, signage or pedestrian improvements be installed with
new charging stations?
Clearly, many factors'must be considered when developing a master plan of publicly,.accessible
charging stations'. Utilizing Mapping systems and GPS and applying many of the factors
discussed above, regarding location, user base and parking.lot features, will be an excellent
process to build from.
Data Collection
The collection of information from chargers is extremely important. The EV owner will want to
know how much electricity is being used,,when it is being used, and at what cost. As well, the
utility company supplying,the electricity collects usage data for a variety of reasons including
billing, distribution system monitoring, and planning system upgrades such as smart metering,
transformer replacements and energystorage;systems. Grantors, such'as,the MTC require a
certain amount of data collection on chargers:installed„such.as usage, performance and fuel
displacement.
There is much more data though, that public agencies need to collect to benefitEV owners, •
fleet managers,the local business community, State regulators and third-party information
suppliers. This"section will focus on the type of`datathat Sonoma County and other public
agencies'should:be collecting during the permitting process as well as operational and usage
data on chargersbeing;used for fleetoperatiOri. The role of government in releasing data may
be limited, and that is,believed thatthe private sector will create business models.to serve
consumers' and owners' needs as the EV"industry.grows.
A. Data Collection for Private Permit for Public-Use Charger
When a private party seeks a permitto install a charger for public-use, the County is in
essence permitting a private property or business owner to sell or give away,electricity
in the form.of motor fuel, The County is;not in the,business of regulating the,manner in
which;electricity supplied or used on private lands; however the PRMD is responsible for
issuing permits and inspectinginstallations, just asthey would be if it were a gasoline
station permit. 'As the market for plug-in electric vehicles grows, demand for
conventional fuel (gasoline and diesel) will lessen and impact the amount of taxes
collected.for'the purposes of operating and maintaining public transportation systems;
such as road`maintenance t or public bus service. At some point, State and federal
regulators will need to:address the shift from liquid fuel to electric fuel. Local agencies
like,Sonorna County should prepare for the basic solicitation of datafrom utility •
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companies or State regulators. The following data should be collected on all private
• permits for public-use chargers.
• Address and Geographical.Location (GPS coordinates)
• Name on Permit and Name of Property`Owner
• Date of Permit Final Inspection
• Number of Chargers installed
• Type and make of charger (i.e., Pedestal mount, Johnson Charger Company)
• Number of Charge Ports and Charging Level(s) (i.e., Single port, AC Level 1
120V/20A)
• Separate Meter (yes/no)
• Intended Use,and Hours of Operation
• Communications (internal phone modern, wireless fidelity [wi-fil,etc.)
B. Data Collection for Public Agency Restricted-Use Charger
When Sonoma County or any of the other local agencies install chargers for internal
operations only, a certain amount of data needs to be collected at the permitting stage
and during the life of operations of the equipment. The amount of data will vary among
agencies, but at a minimum the following data should`be collected.
• Address and Name of Facility
• Type of Parking Facility (surface parking lot, garage, etc.)
• Configuration of EVCS (angle, perpendicular, parallel)
• Accessible EVCS (yes/no)
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• Equipment Protection (yes/no)
• Communications (card reader, wi-fi, hard wire, cell modem, etc.)
• Intended Use (general fleet, public safety; etc.)
• Type and make of Charger (i.e., Wall mount/Johnson Charger Company)
• Number of Charge Ports and Charging Levels (Dual-port, AC Level 1/2 240V/40A)
• Usage by: amount of electricity, vehicle ID, time of use, etc.
• Vehicle Miles Traveled by Fuel Type.(monthly, between charges, etc.)
• Fuel Displacement, GHG reduction, cost savings, etc. (formula based)
• Maintenance and Inspection History
Signage
Any sign on a public street or highway open to public travel that is intended to regulate, warn
or guide traffic is"considered a traffic control device. The Code of Federal Regulations
recognizes the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to be the national standard
for all traffic control devices. The California Manual on,Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) is published by the State of California and is issued to.adopt uniform standards and
specifications for all official traffic control devices in accordance with the California Vehicle
Code (CVC): Traffic control signs in,public or private or private;parking facilities are not
considered to,be "open to public travel"for purposes of MUTCD applicability. However, local
• agencies normally utilize standard signs in public parking facilities to be consistent with those
used on adjoining public roadways.
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Electric vehicle,charging statiomsignage:forpublic charging purposes needs.'to<exist_in two •
forms; general service (guidance) and regulatory (enforceable). Both types of signs are
required to'meet-the retro refiectivity'or illumination requirements, and be sized, placed and
oriented as called for in the CA MUTCD.
General Service Signs"
General service;signs that are currently°contained in-the MUTCD and CA-MUTCD are intended
to provide genera(.guidance to the charging station and,should be installed at a suitable
distance in advance of the turn-off or intersecting roadway, or at the charging station and
should be considered for use when meeting the q`ualifying'criteria in chapter'2F of the CA
MUTCD. The color format for general service signs is as follows:
Letters Symbols _ Arrows Borders Background.
White White White White Blue
Figure.2-shows the General Service Signs with recommended sizes currently approved in the CA
MUTCD. The G66-21 (CA) sign was addedao the CA MUTCD to be used on conventional roads
or at the battery charging station.
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Conventional Road 24" x 24" Conventional Road 24" x 18" ConventionalRoad 24" x 24"
Figure 2. California MUTDCIEVCS General Service:Signs
On April 1;`2011, the Federal,Highway,Administration (FHWA) issued an Interim Approval for
use of an alternate D9-11b sign (Figure 3) to the States of Oregon and Washington.The FHWA
considered the substitution of the electrical cord.in_place of the gas hose and nozzelas a more
appropriate representation Of a battery charging station. 'Theuuse of this sign as an alternate to
the.D9s11b will'begranted.to.othenstates or public agencies that submit a request to FHWA..
When, and if an official rule making occurs and the sign is:included in the'MUTCD, then;it can be •
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used as a permanent:sign on public roadways by any agenty'in the United States. The same
• dimensions of the D9-11b apply to the alternate sign.
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Figure 3. D9-11b (Alternate)
Below, Figure 4 shows the typical types of advance turn and directional arrow signs used with
the electric vehicle charging.signs:
Advance Turn and Directional Arrow Auxiliary Signs for use with General Service Signs
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Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs are required for enforcing the time duration and days that electric vehicles are
permitted to park and/or charge at public charging stations. Qualifying electric vehicles should
be defined in local codes, as well as if being plugged,in and charging is required when a vehicle
is parked at an electric vehicle charging station. Currently, no regulatory signs exist for electric
vehicle charging purposes in either the CA MUTCD or the federal MUTCD. However, signs
have been developed for testing in Oregon and Washington, and it is recommended that
signsbe utilized in Sonoma County until such time as California adopts standard'signs. New
signscan;be added to the MUTCD or CA MUTCD through the experimentation process which'
is described'.irreach manual.
Regulatory signs are generally prohibitive or permissive, and there are certain color
designations for each., ,Green/white regulatory parking signs are considered permissive signs
and are intended to provide.motorists with the allowable time and days to park.
Red/black/white regulatory parking signs are prohibitive and are intended to advise motorists
of an action that shall not:betaken.
To be enforceable, each of the signs in figure 5 should beano smaller than 12"W x 18"H and
placed immediately adjacent to the electric vehicle charging station at heights as prescribed in
•, the CA MUTCD and CBC Title 24, Part 2. The sign on the right would allow for the parking of an
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electric vehicle without being plugged in, whereas the sign in the center requiresthe electric •
vehicle to be plugged in and charging (see definition for "charging"). Both of the prohibitive
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Figure 5. Sample Regulatory Signs (for guidance purposes)
signs are developed with the intent to make'it unlawful for any vehicle other than an.electric
vehicleto occupythe space. If a permissive sign is used in combination with a prohibitive sign it
shall"be installed below or to the rightofthe prohibitive sign.
Local authorities or property owners, after notifyingthepolice or sheriff's department may
cause the removal of an-unauthorized vehicle from an electric vehicle charging station. The
process for posting,and notification is described in the California Vehicle Code(CVC) Section
22511. Below'are photographs of various combinations:of general service a_nd regulatory signs •
installed atelectric vehicle charging`stations in public and private parking facilities.
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maximum 4-hour chargingctime limit during specified days and hours)
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space on opposite side of two accessible short-duration parking for any vehicle
parking spaces. and no time-limit on charging in Figure 1.
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Space:equipped,with charger sign on 120V'I evel 1n charging station in
San Jose,,Ca. Photo by LightMoves park-n-ride lot in King County, Washington.
Photo by Plug in America.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES—GENERAL •
Existing Parking Facilities
EV charging is a servicethatis distinct,from:other services. These guidelines have been
prepared at a time when federeand California laws and,regulations, as welf:as accepted
practices involvingelectric vehicles,and howl() plan for, install, identify, provide access to,
regulate and enforce public electric vehicle charginginfrastructure are continuing to develop
and undergo change. To meet the objective for installing at least one accessible EVCS(where
equipped With card readers, the CBC requires,the first two to be accessible).at each EVCS
location, a charger may be installed:at an existing standard parking space. However,'the;space
width,must be modified'to,provide fora path of travel to the charger. When the first charger
in an EVCS location is installed,'the charger shall comply with the accessibilityirequirements in
CBC Title 24 and ADA. When such modifications require-areduction in the number of existing
parking spaces to allow for an accessible EVCS„it;is recommended that the number of standard
stalls required for the building(s):served by the parkinglot be confirmed to assure the
modifications do not reduce the required number of parking spaces.
The first:charger may also beinstalled.at an existing accessible parking spacethat:is also part of
the required number of accessible stalls for that parking lot, provided signage clarifies that this
stall cambe;used,for accessible parking and/or electric vehicle charging by vehicles displaying a
DP placard or license plate.
Since the point of service isthe EV chargeritself, installing an EV charger does not trigger the •
removal of barriers that-may or'may not exist between the EV charger and the path oftravel to
other services, programs, or building'entrances.
New Buildings,Site.Construction or Redevelopment
When EV charging stations=are planned as:part`of a new building, a redevelopment or major
site reconstruction at least one EVCS in ten (10) shall comply with the accessibility.requirements
in the CBC Title 24 and ADA: The onein ten ratio is not:an ADA requirement, but one
developed by the County of Sonoma PRMD. When equipped with card readers, the CBC
requires the first two EVCS to be accessible'. 'The din5ensions and surface slope of-the EVCS shall
also comply with the°more'restrictive}°Feither'the.California Building Code Title 24, or ADA.
Since the point of service is the charger, installing an EVCS does not trigger the need to provide
a path of travel from the charger to other services, programs, or building entrances. However,
where feasible; a connecting pathiof travel`to other services for convenience is highly
recommended.
When an EV charger is'installed in either a new'or existing parking area/lot'forthe sole purpose
of charging vehicles and not to also meet the:minirnum number of required accessible parking
spaces or standard spaces thatserve a':building,or program:parking requirement, at least one
EVCS shall be accessible per'the CBC'Title•24 and ADA. CBC Chapter 11C states that when more
than one EVCS is installed; a minimum of two shall have accessible features. In such instances,
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signage may be installed clarifying that the designated EVCS shall be used for vehicle charging
•, only.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATIONS—RESTRICTED
In these guidelines, chargers that are not intended for general public access are referred to as
"restricted". The chargers are installed and intended to be used by a designated vehicle or
driver, such as public and private fleet vehicles, an assigned employee or by an EV owner at
home: These chargers are restricted from public use, space size and signage (if used) and other
installation and operational considerations vary widely; therefore, at a minimum, the
standards that should apply are health and safety related; such as electrical, fire and building
codes. It is recommended that whenever possible as much of remaining guidelines be included
in each installation, to allow for expanded service should the usage need to change in the
future. In the figures that illustrate typical electric vehicle charging station and parking lot
configurations, a comments section follows each figure to provide further explanation
pertaining to the illustration.
Public and Private Fleets
Government, commercial and utility fleets are expected to make up a large portion of the initial
EV sales market. Fleet managers will be required to make very tactical decisions to maximize
their return on investment when determining which are the best EVs or PHEVs suited for their
needs and how to optimally charge them during daily duty cycles.
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Fleet vehicles are generally parked in surface parking lots in perpendicular or angled parking
spaces. Parking spaces are often numbered or posted with signs and/or markings that
designate which vehicles or staff are assigned to that space.
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Figure 12. Restricted Electric Vehicle Charging Station
(County of Sonoma Corporation Yard) Photo by LightMoves
The fleet manager of a publicly or privately owned fleet must take many factors into
consideration when developing a comprehensive or strategic plan to determine when and
where to install battery charging stations. One of the first and major considerations is if the
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parking facility is leased or owned, and how long the agency is planning to remain at the site.
Once owner approval is given for the installation of chargers, and relocation of operations is not
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planned, the fleet manager should begin to investigate the number, type, expected range •
requirements and charging schedules of the EVs or PHEVs that will be added to the fleet.
Table 2 lists several key considerations that both fleet and facilities managers'must take into
account once the decision has been made to proceed with EV charging station installations.
Key-among;these isthe distance from the power supply to the planned chargers, and if an
upgrade to the electrical service is needed. Fleet managers should fully investigate automated
charging systems that allow sequencing of charging so as to spread the available power
systematically to.reduce electrical service upgrade costs.
If existing parking spaces are being converted to EV charging stations, the fleet manager must
determine if there is,adequate remaining parking for non-electric vehicles if the EV charging
stations are to be restricted to EV use'only. If'PHEVs (which have an internal combustion
engines to extend driving ranges) are planned for purchase the fleet manager should examine
the necessary charging times for a fully depleted batteries and determine if a lower voltage
current will satisfy the-typical driving patterns of those,wehicles. If certain fleet vehicles require
a very fast recharging time (1 hour or-less), then the fleet-manager needs to determine if the
much costlier Level 3 fast charger(s) is the right strategic investment.
If employees or the public will have access to an EV charger in a restricted parking space,.
accessibility to the EV charger and quantity shall be the same as required for Accessible EV
Charging Stations. Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires employers to •
make reasonable accommodations to any qualified employee with a disability if'it.does not
impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business. While job
restructuring or modification of work schedules may be temporary methods of satisfying Title 1
requirements, making the equipment accessible may provide the most beneficial long-range
solution for the business or government agency.
Figures 13 and 14 illustrate sample installations of restricted-use EV charging stations for fleet
operations. Figure 15 demonstrates how a multi-port charging station can service up to four
fleet vehicles simultaneously in two parking bays. This type of installation can minimize
underground construction and material.costs and be the least costly to provide signage,
protection, shelter and lighting if desired.
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Item Consideration
• Property Ownership Whether the property is leased or owned, planned occupancy period,
and any relocations, expansions; or consolidations being considered„
property address, building number., GPS, etc.
Vehicle Issues Estimating the number and type of vehicles, vehicle duty cycles,
conversions of existing hybrids to PHEVs, and range requirements,
etc.
User Base Understanding if charger is restricted, open to general use,
accessibility, accommodations for those with disabilities, work
schedules, access to building entrances
Time of Charging Knowing if vehicles will be charged overnight, during the day, and if
vehicles need to be moved manually,to free up charging stations, EV
rate structures
Source.of Electrical Power Distance from power supply, if service and panel upgrades are
required, and if separate metering is.required
Construction Issues Permitting, budget, construction components such as: distance to
power, trenching, landscape removal/replacement, paving, signage,
painting, lighting, ramps, and walkways,
Automated Charging Will equipment and software be needed to automatically sequence
charging operations among available chargers to maximize capacity of
electrical supply?
Public-Access and General Understanding additional design features that may be required, such
Use as signage, lighting, accessibility, etc. if general public is to have
access to the equipment
Tracking Software Ensuring systems are planned or in place to track use, performance,
maintenance, VMT by type of fuel, etc.
Table 2. Fleet EVCS Installation Considerations
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Dedicated Electric Circuit •
Wheel Stop Charger
Electric Panel
Guard Post w/Sign
Wall
EVCS
S Standard Space
EVCS Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Figure 13. Single Charger (perpendicular) •
Comments on Figure 13. This figure illustrates a single EVCS installed in close proximity to an electrical
service panel. Since EV charging inlets can be on the left, right, front or rear of the vehicle; having
additional clearance on either side of the EVCS allows the driver to position the vehicle to most easily
access the charging equipment and inlet. In this example; the stripe on the right-hand side of the EVCS is
optional. By installing the first EVCS closest to the wall or fence line also minimizes pedestrian traffic
passing over the cord. Consideration should be given to sizing. the electrical panel and extending
underground conduit with properly spaced junction boxes for ease of future,EVCS installations. In this
example, positioning the charger toward the left side of the EVCS simplifies conversion to a dual port
charger in the future. If the charger isinfrdnt of the EVCS,and,on,a raised surface, consideratiohsfiould
be given to installing a wheel stop and/or guard post for extra protection from vehicle damage: If the
charger is installed in front of and on the.same•surface as the electric vehicle, protective guard posts
shall be installed as required by Part 9, Title 24 (California Fire Code).
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Figure 14. Dual Port Charger (angle)
• Comments on Figure 14. This example illustrates a dual port charger servicing two electric
vehicle charging stations in an angle configuration. If space is available, providing a clear path
of travel between the charging stations improves access to and from the equipment and vehicle
charging inlets. By installing the dual charging station in line with the path of travel`and'on;0.
raised surface,.exposure of the equipment to vehicle damage is minimized. Installing the front
controlsof the charging station no greater than 10 inches behind the face of the curb provides
accessible reach. If wheel stops are installed, keeping a minimum clearance of 3 feet;:to the face.
of curb provides good access around the front of the vehicle. Signs with language restricting
charging station use to designated fleet vehicles can be installed on standard sign posts or
protective guard posts.
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Standard Fleet Space
Figure 15. Multi-Port Charger (opposite parking bays)
Comments on Figure 15. This example demonstrates a typical public agency parking lot,
with no wheel stops, raised islands or sidewalks. The lack of these features maximizes the fleet
manager's flexibility to locate large and small pieces of equipment in multiple parking
configurations.. this example, the multi;port charger can service four electric vehicles
simultaneously if enough electrical power is provided, or sequentially if automated charging
system software is installed. If sequential charging can satisfy'the needs of die:fleet manager
then the-cost of electrical service upgrades;,may be reduced: The example:above illustrates how
two wide paths-of travel (5 feet minimum recommended), four guard posts and two sign
posts/with four signs canaccommodatefour EV charging stations:
Designated Employees
In both publicly owned and/or operated, as well as privately,owned parking.facilities; some
parking spaces are often designated for use by a designated.employee: This is a form of
restricted (reserved) parking;:in;ahat the space is.not available for use by the,general public or
anyother employee. Assignment of the space is often designated by the job function or
position'that the employee holds. For instance, a parking space may be reserved for a Traffic
Superintendentor the Maintenance Manager as shown in the illustrations below. In each case
the space is reserved for-the person holding-that position, and not the type of vehicle being,
driven. If it is determined that the+designated employee will be assigned,a plug-in electric
vehicle, then the space may be converted to an electric vehicle charging station. However,'it
may be more advantageous to relocate the designated employee to a location more conducive
to the installation of an EVCS. Any public agency or private company installing'one or more •
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EVCS for designated employees should:make every effort-to install atleast:one in each EVCS
• location meeting the accessible EVCS guidelines.
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Residential—Single Family
A potential EV consumer should take many factors into consideration before acquiring a plug-in
vehicle: The two most important decisions are the type of plug-in electric vehicle (including
charging ventilation requirements) and the power supply (voltage and amperage),of the home
charging system. In selecting the type of EV, the educated buyer will be able to compare the
range of one'•s current vehicle on a full tank of gas based upon fuel efficiency (miles per gallon)
in different driving conditions against the range of a plug-in electric vehicle based on battery
capacity (kilowatt hours), the charging source measured in voltage and different load and
driving conditions. Table 3 demonstrates that charging times vary significantly based upon.
• vehicle battery size and the amount electrical power being supplied. It also shows how the
overall range can vary with a BEV and PHEV.
Vehicle Battery Capacity Electric Power Charging Time' Rangel
(hours) [extended
range]
Nissan Leaf 24KwH 120 V/20 A 15.hours 100 miles
240V/40A 4 hours
Chevrolet Volt 16KwH 120V/20A 10 hours 40 miles
(Extended Range 240/40A 2.5 hours [plus 300+ miles
Electric Vehicle) on gas]
Toyota Prius 5,2KwH 120V/15A 4.3 hours 13 miles
(Plug-in Hybrid 120V/20A 3.2 hours [plus 450+ miles
Electric Vehicle) 240V/30A 1.2 hours on gas]
'Charging times will vary based upon electrical efficiency and load factors and range will vary based on carrying
load,topography, average speed and other factors(all charging times andranges illustrated are approximate)
Table 3. Electric Vehicle Battery Capacity Comparisons
Battery Electric,Vehicles generally require larger battery capacity because the battery provides
• both acceleration and range and is the only fuel source. PHEVs normally have smaller batteries
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because they have more than one fuel source. Table 3 shows that using:the smallestelectrical •
circuit normally available in a residence:(120V/15A) a Toyota Prius PHEV could fully charge in a
little overfour hours, yet the.all-electric-range is only about 13 miles. A Nissan Leaf also takes
about four hours to fully charge on dedicated 240V/40A,electrical circuit or about 15 hours on a
'120V/20A electrical circuit. Consumers wishing to charge with 240V/30 40A (Level 2) may need
to upgrade their electrical system. This can be'"expensive and is a very important-factor when
considering the overall expense of the initial purchase price.
Residential Charger'Installation
A web-based EV Consumer Survey of'BEV,owners conducted in 2010 by Plug-IhAmerica
suggests that about,81%of charging occurs at-home and 10% and 7% at the-Workplace and in
public charging facilities respectively (http;//psrt org/assets/4334/EVI append D.pdf ).
However, determining when to charge and where to:install residential charging;equipment
takes considerable research to help avoid making costly mistakes or missing key opportunities.
The act of charging can be as simple as.plugging a special Level 1 cord set (supplied with most
new EVs) into a standard receptacle'with no other electrical loads on the same circuit. The
special cord set consists'of a,standard;3-prong plug on,one end, an in-line Charge Current
Interrupting Device (CCID), and the J1772 vehicle:connector on the other end. Installing a
dedicated electrical circuit with a 240 Volt charger, on the other hand'is much more expensive
as electrical load assessments must be made,.panel'capacity evaluated, permits obtained and
the cost of labor and material to install the equipment. Every EV buyer should consult with
their EV dealer to determine ifa site evaluation and any of this work or material is provided as •
part of the vehicle purchase. Many EV dealers,are also now creating lists of certified electrical
contractors trained to evaluate and recommend as well as.install equipment in the best
locations.
Because charging inlets on EVs are appearing on any of the four sides of the car;the actual
location to "plug-in" has to be made on"a'case-by-case basis. The certified contractor will be
able to advise the consumer on every aspectof the installation. The type of vehicle and normal
driving ranges will be'the'key factors as to whereito plug-in and what to plug,into, however
several other considerations listed in Table 4:b"elow will help in the decision-making process.
The electrical code NEC Section 625 for EV charger'installations is attached as appendix D.
Figure 17 illustrates an EV charger installed':on a garage wall and Figure 18 on a carport panel.
Figure 19 shows'a typical single-car garage and charging:equipment location near the electrical
panel and not in the direct path.b'etween'the driver's doorand the'home"entry'door. The auto
dealer and charger manufacturer'should both provide installation guidelines beyond those
discussed in this section.
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• Item Installation Consideration
- Cable Maximum Length of Level-1 cable supplied
with new vehicle is 25' (NEC Requirement)
Charger Installation • Floor-mount is preferred in driveway or
carports
• Wall- or Ceiling-Mount is preferred in a
garage
• Select location to minimize risk of vehicle
damaging it
Vehicle Orientation & Charging Inlet • Determine if vehicle is normally backed-in
or head-first
• On which side of the vehicle is the
charging inlet located?
Walking paths Avoid to the extent possible,having the
cord cross common walking paths
Clearances & Height • Keep a clear area of a minimum of'36
inches wide and 30 inches deep in front-of
the charger
• Maintain a clear height of 6'6"from floor
to a point above the charger; mount the
• connector at a height between 36-inches
and 48 inches above the floor (never install'
a.receptacle below 18 inches for charging
purposes)
Lighting Automatic garage door lighting or motion
sensor lighting is recommended:wh"en
walking around vehicles charging
Table.4. Residential Charger Installation Considerations
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of Portland, Salem, Corvallis, and Eugene)
Residential—Multi-Unit Dwelling
Installing EVSE in multi-family residences is more complex than in a single-family residence •
garage or carport because the home owner or renter (EV consumer) is not necessarily the
owner of the land or of the parking area. The key issues are listed below in Tables, and should
be carefully considered before deciding to purchase a plug-in vehicle.
Item Installation Considerations
Ownership of Electrical Worleand Circuit Decide who will authorize, pay for and
own the permanently installed circuit
from the meter to the charger
Charger Location'and ownership
Metering How will electricity be metered and
payments made?
Insurance Determine responsibility for any
increased insurance
Construction Project design, engineering,:and
construction costs
Site Improvements and Operations Signage, landscaping,'equipment
protection, ADAimprovements,
enforcement
Table 5. Multi-Unit'Dwelling Residential Charger Installation Considerations •
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATIONS—PUBLIC
• Electric Vehicle charging stations intended for public use can occur,in two configurations, in a
parking.facility or on-street (curbside). Parking facilities will either be publicly owned or
privately owned,,butin each case the charging station is intended for public or private uses Off-
street EVCS will occur in all types of parking facilities, such as long-term airport parking, hotel
'parking,retail malls and municipal surface parking lots and parking structures. EVCS will usually
be installed in perpendicular or angled parking spaces, but in some cases parallel spaces. On-
street EVCS will normally occur in°parallel parking spaces, but in some cases may be in angled
parking stalls. When these EVC are intended for public use, both guide signs (way finding) and
some form of regulatory signage will be necessary, and accessibility and reasonable
accommodation provisions must be considered in the planning, design, installation, and
operation of the EV charging stations.
Accessibility standards specific to the installation of publicly:accessible electric vehicle charging
stations are not currently established in the California Code of Regulations, except in limited
form in Standards for.Card Readers at Gasoline Fuel-Dispensing Facilities, contained in Chapter
11C of the 2010 California Building Code. Chapter 11C"includes electricity and many other fuels
besides gasoline as a motor fuel. The 11-C Standard provides explicit detail on accessible
height, reach, clearance to obstructions and allowable slope, but no indication of space size and
configuration. There also exists an internal State policy, 97-03—Accessibility Guidelines for
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations issued by the State Department ofGeneral Services. Policy
• 97-03 provides guidance by the State Architect on the size and number of accessible charging
stations and placement of an access aisle and signage, but no guidance on accessibility to the
battery charging station controls. The Division of theStaterArchitect(DSA) refers to the State
policy as "interim guidelines" and encourages their use:atsbuildings and facilities under DSA
jurisdiction. Policy 97-03 states: "Local authorities may or may not adopt similar methods of
administering current code requirements, determining equivalent facilitation or defining
acceptable parameters when enforcing the California Building Standards Code".
The,inconsistencies between the State:standard on motor fuel dispensers with accessible card_'
readers and°the guidelines on accessible electric vehicle charging stations leaves local
authorities the;challenge of deciphering between a set of conflicting standards and guidelines.
This isresulting'in:broadly different interpretations and inconsistent practices. The matter is
further complicated by the fact that the vast majority of EVCS being installed over the next'
several years will occur in existing parking facilities where the source of electrical power,
location of accessible parking spaces, natural terrain, landscaping and other features already
exist. Until such time that a clear and uniform set of standards are developed for the
installation of electric vehicle infrastructure in the State of California, these guidelines have
been prepared to assist Sonoma County to provide reasonable accommodations and
accessibility to chargers intended for both restricted and public use The goal of these
guidelines is to provide a universal solution'. Using the ADA and CBC accessible parking space
• standards would call fora 17-foot width for the first EVCS. Recognizing it important to strive
for a universal solution so everyone can use the EVCS, there may be site conditions that will not
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feasibly allow for a 17' wide EVCS. Therefore the guidelines recommend an EVCS between 17 •
and 12-feet (min.). Working with the County of Sonoma PRMD and other local permitting
agencies, a solution as close to 17-feetisdesirable. The same condition exists with,grade
variance. The universal solution!is a maximum slope of 2%. However,!if site conditions prevent
2% or less, then up to S% slope.with the goal getting theslope as close to 2% as conditions
allow is desirable.
Table 6 compares.an Accessitle'Electric'Vehicle Charging Station with a.standard Electric
Vehicle Charging Station, usingrcriteria from.Chapter 11C'and the.ADA whichever is more
restrictive.
In the following sections, typical examples°.of EVCS''installations intended for public=,use will be
illustrated. A comments section,follows each figure?to provide further explanations pertaining
to the,illustration. In all,off street examples it is`'assumed,that:standard parkingandiaccessible
parking spaces already exist.in the parking facility, (or are planned for in new facilities);thus
battery charging; not parking is the primary.,purpose;of the electric vehicle charging;station.
The examples illustrate typical parking configurations.(perpendicular,.angle and parallel), as
well as identification of sidewalks, path of travel (see definition) and source of electrical power.
It should be-noted for the next several years, that theNast,majority of public stations
will be retrofitted into existing parking lots., Therefore, plan checkers, chief building officials
and inspectors will need to apply their bestprofessional judgment when determining
applicability to local and statewide codes.
Off-Street Electric Vehicle Charginq-Stations
Owners and developers of private off-street parking,facilities and public agency parking
operators have many factors to consider before deciding to install EVCS and equipment for
general public or employee Use Prior'to addressing;any of the site specific installation,
operational and maintenance,consideratiOhs listed.below, the question of who owns the lot
and has the authority to make all decisions must,be.answered., Business owners; who lease.
building space but only have access to common customer parking, mustrnake}financial, legal
and operational arrangements with theproperty owner tothe satisfaction of all parties. Public
agency managers should ensure theproperty^is intended for long-term parking?,use, and not
subject to sale or conversion to other public uses.
The key considerations"involving installation and operations for public charging are listed in
Table 7. Addressing each of the..considerations early'in"the`planning and decision making
stages will result in the.best.overall"end,product for the property owner's and public:agencies,
as well as positive user experiences for'EV owners.
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VehicleChargingStation Charging Station
Station Size 12 ft. wide' (min) to 17 ft. 9 ft. wide (min)'x 18 ft.
wide (max) x 18 ft. deep deep (min)
(min)
Number first two? third, fourth, etc.3
Highest operable part 48 inches above level n/a
accessible area
Maximum distance to 10 inches from level n/a
face of controls accessible area to face of
controls
Level accessible area Minimally 30 inches by 48 • n/a
inches (long side parallel and
centered with controls+/-
9" either way)
Slope Level accessible area not to n/a
exceed 2% in any,direction4 •
Obstructions User-controlled cable may n/a
overlap required path of
travel and level accessible
area
• Path of travel Clearance requirements n/a
• stated in Chapter 11B, CBC
for wheelchair passages
Signage Standard G66-21 (CA) Standard G66-21 (CA)
Table 6. Comparison of Accessible EVCS with EVCS
'This width-is based upon the assumption that existing ADA parking spaces exist in the...EVCS`location; that
the point of service is the charger; that the accessible stall width is 9 feet and the minimum pathof,travel
on either side of the vehicle'is3 feet.
2 If first charger is a dual port charger, contains a card reader and can simultaneously charge two electric
vehicles at any voltage-then it qualifies as the servicing the first two Accessible EVCS.
' After.a total of 10 EVCS are installed at an EVCS location.(including the first two Accessible EVCS), the
eleventh,(11`11).EVCS will be accessible, and every 10`h EVCS thereafter, 21", 31'; etc. (Sonoma:County
requirement)
4The'CBCallows the slope to-increase to 5%due to unusual site conditions, if'2%':is not-obtainable-and the.
agency having jurisdiction approves. The maximum slope:in any direction:in the ADA is 2%.
5The:minimum dear width or single wheelchair passage shall be 32 inches- at a point and 36 inches
continuously. CBC Chapter 113,Section 11183.1.
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• Item Consideration •
Electrical Supply Identifythe source,of electricity, calculating
current loads and if sufficient power exists for
EV charging purposes
Identifying Potential Users Examine charging needs for potential users
and review of average parking durations
Safe Walking Environrnent Minimize cord obstructions;and maintaining
clear, barrier-free pedestrian walkways
Access to Equipment Providing safe, convenient access to the.
charging equipment while also protecting it
from vehicle damage
Communications Needs If_using card readers, ensure cell phone, wi-fi
or wired communications'to charging station
equipment is available card?
Renewable Energy Issues Determine if renewable energy, and/or energy
storage is planned for the parking?facility and •
its physical relationship to EV charging
Operations and Maintenance Address how chargers will be operated,
maintained, and regulated?
Table 7. Public EVCS Installation Considerations
Figure 20 shows an example of installation of,two chargerscto service three electric vehicle
charging stations in an angle configuration with the charger-closest to the sidewalk:being an
accessible charger.
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• Comments on Figure 20. This example illustrates a public or private parking facility with angle
parking against a curb. Three electric vehicle charging stations are shown serviced by two
chargers. Each charger is in close proximity to the underground source of power, and each is
assumed to have card reader controls: The charger on the left is a dual port charger and the one
on the right is a single charger. The charger on the right is designated as an accessible.charger.
Therefore the EVCS should be a minimum of 12 feet wide to provide convenient access to inlets
on any side of the vehicle. The,level accessible area in front of the charger and path.of travel to
the adjacent sidewalk should not exceed 2% and have a minimum clearance of 3,feet to any
obstructions. Note that the accessible charger is installed at:the some grade as the parking lot,
and sidewalk and therefore requires a guard post for protection. The electrical cord'inaycross
the path of travel when connected to the vehicle, however cords should not be placed in high
pedestrian traffic areas and never extend over sidewalks. The dual port charger on the'left is
placed behind the raised curb and 7s in line with a desirable 36-inch clear aretrbetweeh the twb.
standard'size electric vehicle charging stations. If this were the only other cl anger in the lot,
modifications would be required to ensure one of the two EVCS is accessible.
Figure 21 provides an example where two perpendicular accessible parking spaces and a path
of travel already exist and an EVCS is installed across the island in front of the accessible space
with a dual port charger placed adjacent to the path of travel.
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Comments on Figure 21. This example illustrates how placement of dual port charger can
accommodate on accessible EVCS on one side of an island, as well an accessible parking space on
the opposite side. Any vehicle displaying a Disabled Person (DP)placard,or DP license plate may
occupy the accessible parking space including an electric vehicle that could utilize:the accessible
charger. A sign identifying the accessible parking space as an "electric vehicle charging station"
could be added. The accessible:charger is one that meets'ithe reach, height, clearance and slope
requirements of accessible fuel`dispensing equipment(Chapter 11 c, CBC).
Accessible EVCS will not always be installed near accessible parking spaces: In fact, because of
power source, desire for long-term charging.and cable management issues in high pedestrian
areas, accessible EVCS will often'be installed some distance,frorlithefront entrance. Figure 22
illustrates'two'accessible EVCS in an angle configuration serviced by a dual-port charger.
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Comments on Figure 22. This example takes advantage,of a planted island at the end of
a parking bay, where a dual port charger is installed in a recessed,section behind the
curb line. The two accessible EVCS are a minimum of 12 feet wide, and have an
unobstructed route from any side of the vehicle to the charger and to the ramp leading
• to the path of travel. Because the charger is installed at the same elevation as the
parking lot surface, guard posts containing signage are installed to protect the
equipment and keep the-ramp clear.
On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
There will,be instances where on-street public EVCS will be installed due to lack of off-street
facilities or convenience and cost savings of connecting to higher voltages of electricity in the'
public right-of-way. Since EV manufacturers have not standardized on the location of the
charging inlet, cord management; equipment damage, as well as traffic and pedestrian safety
become very important considerations before installing on-street EVCS.
Because on-street parking is not considered the primary purpose of the roadway, it is Important
to determine>if`due to vehicle capacity, turning requirements, sidewalk expansion, bicycle
lanes, or other reasons if the parking spaces are likely to be removed; Any on-street location
that is planned for significant rehabilitation or realignment should not be strongly considered as
a viable on-street EVCS candidate. Table 8 below presents several issues to consider'before
installing on-street charging facilities.
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Item Installation Consideration •
EV Charging Inlets do parallel parking locations, cords may be exposed
to moving traffic
Parking configuration Angle parking is preferred:over parallel or
perpendicular parking,,,,because equipment is
easier to protect and cord management is less an
issue
Pedestrian Clearances Ensure that sufficient space exists to meet ADA
clearance requirementson sidewalk after
installation of equipment (4' minimum)
Single or Dual Charging Ports Single,port charging equipment is recommended
for parallel parking, and charger should be
installed near front of space
Dual port chargers should be placed between two
EVCS in angle or perpendicular configurations.
Location The last space on the block-in thedirection of
travel will.usuallyminimize cord management
issues;:and places usercloser to crosswalks and
curb ramps
Signage Guide signs identifying the space-as an EVCS and
any regulatory Signage needs to be installed
immediately adjacent to and visible from the EVCS •
Clearance and Protection Charger should be 24" clear from face of curb
Charger should be protected by guard posts in
angle and perpendicular configurations
Area Lighting Good lighting lessens risk of tripping or damage to
equipment from vehicle impact
Maintenance Contact-information must be provided on
equipment to report problems.
Cord Management Charger should have a:retraction device and/or
place to hang connector and cord sufficiently
above pedestrian surface
Table 8. On-Street EVCS Installation Considerations
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Permitting Process
There are multiple permitting scenarios that will occur when`a-consumer buys an EV and needs
to recharge'the batteries, or a business-or public'agency installs EVSE for customer or employee •
use. A homeowner purchasing'a NEV or PHEV with'a:smalfbattery pack may not need a permit
since the existing,garage or carport circuit may satisfy his or her basic charging;needs. On the
other end of the spectrum there may beta commercial entity that wants to install several EVCS
for customer and employee use that will trigger electrical:upgrades, earthwork and restriping of
a parking lot: This section will provide basic information on the Sonoma County permitting
process and working with PG&E on metering &sserviceiupgrades and rate selection. More
information on Electric Vehicle..Charging Permitsis available on-line-at the Sonoma County
Permit and Resource Management Department (PRIM) http://www.sonoma-
county.org/prmd/vh/ca-index.htnyand at,PG&E
http://www.pge.com/includes/dots/pdfs/shared/environment/pge/cleanair/electr¢drivevehicles/pev .home installation.pdf
Residential Installations—Single-Family.
An EV buyer who plans to charge at.home will want to understand if electrical upgrades will be
required for the type of vehicle being;considered: No upgrade may be necessary or expensive
rewiring, panel upgrades and meter installations may need to take place primarily depending
upon the type of vehicle and the time and frequency of use.. Iran ezisting.ga`rage circuit;is
available and serves as,a,convenientlocation to charge the EV,the homeowner may choose
that option temporarily and monitor electrical consumption for several weeks before deciding
on which type of improvements to make. Some;homeowners may choose to explore solar
systems simultaneously to offset their on-going electrical expenses. Many EV dealers'and solar
companies will offer charging station installation advice, incentives and Koine inspections at
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little or no cost: Before.deciding What-vehicle to buy or.action to take, potential EV buyers
,should seek-outside advice from EV and-solar system experts.
'fan electricreceptacle upgrade is not necessary then an electrical permit is not required.
However, if a dedicated 120V or 240V receptacle and circuit is needed a minor electrical permit
needs to be issued by the County. If the electrical contractor concludes that the existing
electrical panel cannot meet the charging needs of the consumer, then an additional permit to
either upgrade the electrical panel or install a new separate EV-only panel and meter will be
needed. When panel upgrades and and/or a dedicated panel and EV-only meter are needed,
PG&E will also.have to be involved in the permitting process.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) wants to assist its customers to make asmooth
transition to charging an electric vehicle at home. By following PG&E's Getting Started Guide 1
below, customers will know if they need to perform electrical upgrades for the type of vehicle
they are considering. Figure 26 is a PG&E "Getting Started" guide for homeowners planningto
buy an EV. In addition consumers should review PG&E's website on EV charging rates and
economics:
(http://www.pge.com/about/environment/pge/electricvehicles/fuelrates/index.shtml)
Commercial& Multi-Unit Dwelling Installations
Commercial or multi-dwelling unit EVCS installations are much more complex than installing a
• charger in a garage. Issues:such as property ownership, tenant covenants, public/restricted
use,.accessibilityand insurance all come into play. Consultation with Sonoma County PRMD
Department is needed throughout the process, and working with trained contractors who
understand all the technical and legal requirements of commercial installations is highly
recommended. The permitting process will require detailed plans and specifications: Review
times will be greater and the.cost will be higher than a single-family installation. Coordination
with multiple departments and agencies such as the Fire Marshal, Public Works and PG&E will
be required. More information can be found on-line at the Sonoma County Permit and
Resource Department. (http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/vh/ca-index:htm)
Currently the State of Hawaii is the only state that has a law that requires homeowner
associationsirr_multi-.unit dwellings to allow an EV consumer to install charging equipment with
,many pro'isibns. 'California currently has a bill that has been introduced in 2011 (SB-209)that
Would contain similar requirements.
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1.Apply to PG&Efor service ContactPG&Eat 1-877-743-7782:.You will need •
charging load:information providedibyyour auto
manufacturer. Your service agreement will be based on
charging options and a rate plan-customized for PEV
customers. .REV customers pay according to the E9 rate
options;which offers lower prices if you plan to charge
your vehicle'during;the off-peak time period when the
demand for electricity is lower.
2.An electrical contractor assesses your Consult an electrical contractor about the charging
Home capacity of the electrical panel in your But
first,.check with,your automobile dealer as the home
assessment may included'in the PEV purchase price.
Your-contractor can help you determine if.upgrades are
needed,what permits-may berequired toicomplete'-the
work, and how much the project will cost.
3.PG&E identifies service:upgrade Within-two days of receiving your;application,a PG&E
requirements and costs representative will contact you tolget detailed
information.about your existing service.,If-necessary,
we.will schedule afield inspection.Thisiallows us to
determine if your current electric service is sufficient for
chargingyour.PEV or if any service upgrades are
needed. PG&E.will give youia written estimate of
chargeSyouiwill incur for this work.
4. Any;necessary upgrade projects are If necessary; PG&E will make the adjustments to our
completed distribution equipment,such as-replacing:wires and
transformers,to allow you.to charge your vehicle. Until
the upgrades are complete,you may,be asked to charge
your vehicle only during non-peak times, 12 a.m.--7
a.m.
5. After final inspections, service is.connected If construction must-be done on your property,you may
be required to have the property inspected by city or
county,authorities. Once you haVe;cleared those
inspections,contact PG&E to coordinateyour service
connections. _
1 http:// pge c /includes/does/pdfs/shared/e onme t/pge/clea na' /eie t 'cdr e eh'des ev home stafat pdf
Figure 26. PG&E Getting Started Guide—Plug-in Electric Vehicles
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Sonoma County businesses and government agencies.have.demonstrated strongileadership in
the transition to electrically powered vehicles and clean, renewable energy. Not only has the
County been the home:of'a neighborhood electric vehicle manufacturing companyfor,years, it
is also home,to businesses that have pioneered and produced advanced renewable:energy
systems. The County's fleet division of the General Services Department is recognized
nationally as one of thebest managed, most innovative•and efficiently operated government
fleets. Currently, a very high 3O%of thelight duty-fleetis powered by hybrid, PHEV or BEVs,
with.a goal to replace all light duty vehicles to battery electric technology. It is one of the few •
fleets in the United States that can have its electric fleetcharged indirectly from a Stationary
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Fuel Cell. In June of 2011, theCounty,of Sonoma wasrecognized by the Bay Area Climate
• Collaborative;and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group as the "Most EV-Ready Community" in
the Bay,Area. The development of this County of Sonoma EVCS Program and Installation
Guidelines"is further testament to the Countys'Ieadership and Commitment toachieve the
goals:contained`within its Climate Protection Action Plan adopted by the Board of.Supervisors
in 2006. With several major automakers now mass producing PHEVs and BEVs, Sonoma County
is poised to bring its environmental entrepreneurial experience together with its local
government leadership to establish Sonoma County as the Northern California EV-destination
hub. -
While many jurisdictions across the United States are,justnow beginning to benefit
economically in the form of job creation by designing and/building component parts for new
plug-in electric vehicles and charging systems, Sonoma County'l.is positioned possibly better
than any other locale in the nation to create significant job growth related to EV travel and eco-
tourism.
Nearly seven million people reside in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose metropolitan areas
within a two-hour (100k mile) driving range-to Sonoma County. The greater San Francisco Bay
Area also sports the highest hybrid and EV ownership rate in the State. Each year millions of
visitors cross the beautiful San Francisco Bay bridges to drive Sonoma County's historic trail, its
wine roads, or the picturesque Highway 1' along the Pacific Coastline. This combination of eco-
friendlytourism, close proximity to millions of visitors, the grape growing &wine industry, and
breath taking coastal and,mountain vistas is what sets Sonoma County apart from most every
other location in the Country. Add to this equation the projected rapid growth in the EV
industry and ownership in the greater Bay Area and you have the formula for job creation. This
historic wine tasting region will be a draw to EV owners or EV renters flying into Sonoma
County or nearby International Airports for daytrips or weekend stays. To achieve this vision,
many things must occur; but the heavy lifting has been done, due to the County's proactive
efforts,now.,underwayto install approximately 130 public and private electric vehicle charging
stations°by'the end of 2012.
M earlier noted, the vision of the County of Sonoma's EVCS'Program is to provide a
comprehensive network of distributed chargers throughout the,County'which services both public
agenciesandthe private,sector and inspires,other communities to initiate their own EVCS programs.
Three:collaborative and,coordinated efforts must occur between Sonoma County's local
governments, the Economic Development Board and the local chambers of commerce, business.
associations, and visitors' and-tourism bureaus. The actions and relationships might be best
shown;in'figure 27.
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•Formu late/Ado pt Polices
Local Agencies } •Codify EVCS Process
•PrepareInstallation
Guidelines
•BEA Partnerships/Seek,
Champions
Economic •Connectto Resource
Development -
Board Assessments
•Facilitate-Information
Exchange
Visitors'& Vr. •Expand'Public.EVCS'System
ri Tourism Bureaus *Lead'bydoing
and Chambers •Share the "Vision"
Figure 27. Achieving the Vision with Public-Private Partnerships!,(PPPs)
With the County's EVCS Program and Installation Guidelinesin place, the Sonoma County Local
Government Electric Vehicle Partnership formed in 2008°and co-led by the County's General •
Services Department and Sonoma County water Agencyare now perfectly positioned to utilize
the guidelines to shape policy and create codes for each local,government adoption. The
planning and community development arms of each local agency should.now fill leadership
roles in the Partnership. With strong participation they can develop and introduce ordinances,
amend zoning and building codes, and recommend regulatory provisions. Coordinating these
efforts closely with the economic development teams and building and planning officials of
each local jurisdiction willensure a fair and consistent set of county-wide policies, development
standards and enforcement practices: Expanding countywide efforts with Sonoma's four
surrounding counties will harmonize efforts region-wide.. With the world now experiencing a
brand new auto industry, Sonoma County will again be the,State's pioneer to achieve the EV-
vision as its settlers were with the Bear Flag revolt which helped lead to California's.statehood
and creation of its world-renowned wine industry.
While the policy and regulatory provisions;are being developed economic development efforts
should also get underway by forming new partnerships within the Business,Environmental
Alliance. An example partnership would be for'the.,auto dealers, electrical contractors,
renewable energy and architectural/engineering firms to utilize the guidelines to establish a
training and assessment program.- With businesses joining hands and helping other businesses,
the end result will be a stronger economy, increased tourism and clean energy jobs;- all fully
aligned with the 2008 Community.Climate Action Plan (CLAP) target-to reduce annual GHG
emissions'from transportation county-wide to 1.755 million tons by 2015, which is-25% below
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• the 1990 level of 2.34 million tons through the electrification of transportation powered to the
greatest extent possible with renewable sources of electric energy.
There will be businesses that will naturally want to demonstrate strong EV-readiness leadership
as already is regularly demonstrated through BEA's Best Practice Awards. An example would be
a Bed-and-Breakfast or hotel offering package overnight stays that include a'fully charged
customer's EV that the guest will awaken to the next morning. Local chamber and tourism
offices should consider leading by example, and installing chargers in their own lots,.thus
employees and visitors seta positive, forward-looking example for others to follow. Another
example would be installing levels 1 and 2 chargers every couple of miles at wineries and
restaurants on local wine trails providing an extended driving range of 3 to 5 miles for each 30
minutes of charging. Reaching out to Bay Area car rental and car share firms is another
partnership that will encourage clean energy driving into and through Sonoma County.
Partnering between a solar, wind or geothermal energy system providers, battery-based energy
storage producers and software developers could create 100% renewable energy charging'
opportunities in some key destination points or during peak energy load periods.
It will require Sonoma County businesses' active involvement to strategically expand the
Sonoma County EVCS Siting Plan, market it electronically as well as in brochure from, and to
steadily spread the message to the world, to visit and be accommodated in Sonoma County via
clean, sustainable transportation.
• Commercial EVCS Installation Guide
Each City and the County should coordinate their efforts in the formation of EVCS Installation
Guides. Following the lead of the Puget Sound region in Washington State, two model guides
should be developed, one for residential installations and one for commercial installations
(http://psrc.org/assets/4326/EVI full appendices.pdf). The guides would be developed•in'such
a way that the message would be the same, but the style and logo would be customized to each
individual agency. The Commercial Guide should be no longer than a two-sided/tri-fold
brochure, and contain three basic messages:
• Types of Chargers and Charging Times
• How to Assess Your Parking Lot and Energy Supply
• How to Obtain a Permit for Commercial Charging
A draft Commercial EVCS Installation Guide is illustrated in Appendix D. Development of the
two guides should be led by the Sonoma County Local Government EV Partnership with
expanded participation of local planning and building officials.
Branding Sonoma County's EV Tourism
Next, the business community and Tourism Bureau should come together and create a theme
or brand involving EV tourism in Sonoma County. Expanding upon the "Historic Trail" or "Wine
Road," local chambers of commerce, grape growers and wineries associations, the Wine Road
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California have done. By joining.forces, the governors of the three western states have pledged •
to build the "West Coast Green Highway" spanning from Canada to Mexico through the three
states along the 1-5 Corridor.
Sonoma County officials may wish to create the "Electric Trail" as they have done with the
"Historic Trail". A.map showing the location, charger levels and hours of operation and any
associated costs or incentives could be included in the existing Wine &Visitors Map produced
by the Tourism Bureau or could be a separate brochure in print and electronic form.
An example of such a brochure is included as Appendix E.
Presentation Material
Local governments, private businesses, and community-based organizations must berusing
clear,'concise, easy-to-understand language. They should monitor and evaluate the
effectiveness of the messages, and work collectively to enhance communications collateral as
the EV industry matures. A computer-generated presentation showing:multiple.aspects of
various types of equipment and installations, different types of plug-in vehicles, installation
guidelines and partnership opportunities will be highly desirable. Again, the Sonoma County
Local Government.Electric Vehicle Partnership;should initiate the effort to create such a
presentation that can be modified to meet each set of stakeholders.
Examples of several computer slides are shown in Appendix F. •
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• APPENDICES.
APPENDIX A; GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS
• A or Ampere—Theistandard unit for measuring the strength of an electricaf current
• AC —.Alternating current, an electric current which changes direction with a regular frequency
• AB32 — A'ssembly.Bill 32-California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
• ABAG —Association of Bay Area Governments
• AFV —Alternative Fuel Vehicle
• AHJ —Authority Having Jurisdiction
• ARRA—American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• BAAQMD — Bay Area Air Quality Management District
• BEV — Battery Electric Vehicle (see:definitions)
• CA MUTCD—California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• CARB or ARB — California Air Resources Board
• CBC—California Building Code
• CBSC — California Building Standards Commission
• CCAP—Community Climate Action Plan
• CCID—Charge Current Interrupting,Device
•. CCR, Title 24—California Code!of Regulations,Title 24 (commonly known as the California Building
Standards Code)
• Ca—California Electrical Code
• CEC California Energy Commission
• CEQA —California Environmental Quality Act
• CFC—California Fire Code
•' • CO2—Carbon Dioxide
• CPUC or PUC—California Public Utility Commission
• CTP—Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• CVC — California Vehicle.Code
• Continuous Load —A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours.or,more
• Current —The;flow of electricity commonly measured in amperes
• DC — Direct Current, an'electric current that moves in one direction from anode to cathode
• DOE — United States Department of Energy
• DOT — United States Department of Transportation
• EPRI — Electric Power Research Institute, a utilities industry-based research group
• EREV —.Extended Range Electric Vehicle (see PHEV)
• EV — Electric Vehicle (see definitions)
• EVCS—ElectricVehicle Charging Station
• EVI — Electric`Vehicle.Infrastructure (see'definitions)
• 'EVSE'— Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, industry acronym for charging hardware located at
charging stations provided for the purpose of charging electric vehicle batteries (see definitions)
• FHWA — US Federal.Highway Administration
• GHG — Greenhouse Gases
• GSD—General Services Department
• ICC—International Code Council
• ICE — Internal Combustion Engine (see definitions)
• J1772 — Industry-wide standard EV connector
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• kWh — Kilowatt hour, a unit of energy commonly used for measuring the energy capacity of a •
battery; this is a unit of energy equal to'1000 watt hours, and'is commonly used as a billing unit for
energy delivered to consume?sby electric-utilities
• LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, an internationally recognized green building
certification system
• Lithium-ion —Type of chemistry used in batteries in most modern electric vehicles'
MTC — Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic+Control Devices; maintained by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (Federal Highway'Administration)
• NEC — National.Electrical Code, a code/guideline used for the safeguarding of`people and;'property
from hazards'related to,the use of electricity. It is sponsored and regularly updated by the National
Fire Protection Association
• NEV — Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (see definitions) •
• NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
• NiMH — Nickel metal hydride, a popular battery type for hybrid electric vehicles
• NREL — National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a Colorado-based unit of the U.S.-Department of
Energy
• NSCAPCD—Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District
• OHS—Occupational Health and Safety Act
• PRMD—Permit and Resource Management,Departriient
• PG&E—Pacific Gas;and Electric Company
• Phase —Classification of an AC circuit, usuallysingle-phase, two wire, three wire, or four wire; or
three-phase, three wire, or four wire PHEV —Plug-in Hybrid;Electric Vehicle (see definitions) •
• RCPA—Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority
• RFID—Radio Frequency Identification subscription service
• SAE — SAE International, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers
• SCAPOSD—Sonoma County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District
• SCS—Sustainable Communities Strategy (as described by California'Senate rBill 375-2008)
• SCTA—Sonoma County Transportation Authority
• SCWA—Sonoma'County-Water Agency
• SEA—Sonoma Energy Agency
• TFCA—Transportation Fund for Clean Air
• TOU — Time of Use, an electricity billing:method.with,rates based uponthe time of usage
• V or Volt—An electrical,term meaning the electrical,potential difference or pressure across a one
ohm resistance carrying a current of one ampere
• VMT — Vehicle Miles Traveled
• V2G Vehicle-To-Grid, the concept of using electric vehicles as energy storage;devices forthe
electric grid
• Watt —A unit of power equal to the rate of work represented bya'current of one ampere under a
pressure of one volt
• ZEV—Zero Emission Vehicle
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• .APPENDIX B: Resource Documents
➢6a
y Area FasTrak; http://www.bayareafastrak.org/
➢ California4Air Resources'Board;>http://drivelelean.ca.gov/,
fittP:i/VVviiwiarlica.gov/msprog/carpoolicarpool:himlfvehicles
>California:Building Code—Title 24
>California;Department of Transportation
>California Electrical Code
>California Fire Code
>California Vehicle Code
>California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative, December 2010;
http://www:evcollaborative.org/evcpev123/wp-
content/uploads/2010/07/Taking Charge fina12.pdf
>Charging.Station Handbook; North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation 2011
>Clean Fuel Connection.
>Coulomb Technologies; http://www.coulombtech.com/
> ECOtality—The•EV Project; http://www.ecotalityna.com/PHEV-activities/the-ev-project.php
>Nissan Corporation; http://www.nissanusa.com/
> Pacific Gas & Electric Company;
http://www.pge.com/about/environment/pge/electricve hicles/fue l rates/index.shtm l
>Pike Research LLC.; Executive;Summary: Electric.Vehicle Information Technology,Systems
http://www.pikeresearch..dom/research felectric-vehicle-inform ation-technology-system s
>Plug In America; www.pfuginamerica.org (2010 web-based electric vehicle consumer survey
• conducted for Puget Sound'Regional Council)
➢ Puget Sound Regional Council; http://www.psrc.org/assets/4325/EVI full report:pdf
> Rocky Mountain Institute; Project Get Ready www.prbjectgetready.org
> Rocky Mountain Institute;Smart Garage Charrette Report
http://projectgetready.com/docs/SmartGarageCharretteReport 2.10.pdf
>Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
>Sonoma County Climate Action Protection Plan-2006
>Sonoma County Chamber of Commerce; http://sonornachamber,org/
>Sonoma'County Economic Development.Board; www.sonoma-county.org/edb
>Sonoma County CommunityClirf ate Action Plan-2008
>U.S.'Department of Energy; http;//www.afdc.energy:govJafd'e/
>U.S.;Department of Transportation; http://mutcd.fhwa.d'ot:gov/
%tirginia,GetReady: Initial Electric'Vehicle Plan; October 13, .2010
>WestCoast.Green Highway;;www.westcoast;reenhi;hwa :com electrichi:hwa s.htm
➢'Zoning'Practice,July 2010: Practice Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, American Planning Association',
http://www.planninzorg/zoningpractice/indexlitm
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APPENDIX C: National Electric Code, Article 625 (partial--general;scope; definitions) •
ARTICLE 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System
Summary of Changes
• 625.2 Electric Vehicle: Revised definition to correlate with restrictions against the use of
neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) on highways.
• 625.23: Added requirement on the type of locking provision to be provided as part of the,installed
equipment.
I. General
A variety of street- and highway-worthy electric and combination electric/fossil fuel vehicles are
becoming.available to consumers. New and proposed legislation in several regions around the United
States callsforincreasing deployment of electric vehicles as away to reduce air pollution. Other states
have adopted similar requirements. In addition, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the National
Energy Policy Act of 1992 regulate public and private purchases of clean-fuel vehicles and'alternatively
fueled vehicles, respectively. Electric vehicles fulfill both of those requirements. It is apparent that
electric vehicle:charging will be occurring in'.all occupancies, including residential, commercial, retail, and
public sites.
Article 625 sets forth installation safety requirements for typical hard-wired•conductive connections of
battery charging equipment, as well as the safety concerns of the new "smart" inductive coupling
connections of battery charging equipment. In particular, this article covers 'the wiring methods,
equipmenticonstruction, control and protection, and iequipment locations for automotive-type vehicle
charging equipment. Throughout Article 625, the intent is to prevent the users•deelectrical equipment
associated with the vehicle charging system•from being exposed to energized live parts and to provide
for a safe vehicle charging environment. •
625.1 Scope.
The provisions of this article cover the electrical conductors and equipment external to an electric
vehicle that,connect.an electric vehicle to a supply'of'electricity by conductive or inductive means, and
the installation of equipment-and deviceslrelated to electric vehicle charging.
FPN: For industrial trucks, see NFPA 505-2006, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks
Including Type Designations,:Areas of Use Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation:
The scope of.Article 625 is intended to coverall electrical:wiring and equipment installed between the
service point and the skin of the automotive-type electric vehicle Automotive-type'electric vehicles are
emphasized because they are:much different from othe •electric vehicles commonly used today. Most
existing electric vehicles are off'road types, such as.industrial forklifts, hoists, lifts, transports, golf carts,
and airport personnel trams:,The charging requirements and other exterior electrical connections are
usually serviced and maintained by.trained mechanics,or,technicians. The.NEC has adequate provisions
to allow the authority having,jurisdiction to make interpretations that provide the safety levels needed
for these installations:
Article 625 specifically excludes off-road vehicles, to'avoid conflict with existing articles. Motorcycles are
not covered by Article 625 because motorcycles typically have'smaller propulsion systems that operate
at lower voltages, 12 to 24 volts dc versus 100 to 350 volts do for electric automotive vehicles. Typically,
motorcycles:are,'charged from standard 120-volt, 15'-ampere receptacles due to lower battery capacity.
GFCI protection is not mandatory for charging electric motorcycles. However, 210.8(A)(2) and (A)(3)
require GFCI protection,of receptacles in the locations where an electric motorcycle would typically be
charged.
625.2 Definitions.
Several of the definitions in 625.2 correlate with industry standards such as thosefrom the Society of •
Automotive Engineers, SAE 11772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler,.and'SAE.J1773, SAE
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Electric Vehicle Inductively Couplesd.Chargiiig; and from Underwriters Laboratories, UL 2231-1, Standard
• for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle Supply Circuits: General Requirements, and UL
2231-2, Standard for Personnel_ Protection Systems for Electric Vehiele Supply Circuits: Particular
Requirements for Protection Devices for Use in Charging Systems.
Electric Vehicle. An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses,
trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and the like, primarily powered by an electric motor that
draws current from a rechargeable storage battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array, or other source of
electric current. For the purpose of this article, electric motorcycles and similar type vehicles and off-
road, self-propelled electric vehicles, such as industrial trucks, hoists, lifts, transports, golf carts, airline
ground support equipment, tractors, boats, and the like, are notincluded.
The primary difference between electric vehicles as defined in Article 625 and electric vehicles covered
by other sections in the NEC is in their road and highway worthiness. The automotive electric vehicles
under consideration are comparable in performance and function to the conventional automobiles and
light trucks in use today. The automotive electric vehicles under development must be capable of
complying with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and other Department of Transportation,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
requirements.
The definition of electric vehicle was revised for the 2005 Code to include neighborhood electric
vehicles, which are low-speed, limited-use electric vehicles similar to golf carts but provided with
automotive-grade headlights, seat belts, windshields, brakes, and other safety equipment.
Neighborhood electric vehicles are increasing in popularity as low-cost, energy-efficient, zero-polluting
alternatives to traditional automobiles. Under National Highway Traffic.Safety Administration guidelines,
the intended use for these vehicles is shopping and recreation in inner-city areas and planned and
• retirement communities where the street speed limit is 35 mph'or less. Electric vehicles such as lift
trucks and golf carts are not covered by Article 625.
Electric Vehicle Connector. A device that, by insertion into an electric vehicle inlet, establishes an
electrical connection to the electric vehicle for the purpose'of charging and information exchange. This
device is part of the electric vehicle coupler.
Electric Vehicle Coupler. A mating electric vehicle inlet and electric vehicle connector set.
Electric Vehicle Inlet. The device' on the electric vehicle into which the electric vehicle connector is
inserted for charging and information exchange. This device is part of the electric vehicle coupler. For
the purposes of this Code, the electric vehicle inlet is considered to be part of the electric vehicle and
not part of the electric vehicle supply;equipment.
Electric Vehicle'Nonvented Storage,Battery. A hermetically sealed battery, comprised of one or more
rechargeable electrochemical cells; that has no provision for the release of excessive gas pressure, or;for
the additionof water or electrolyte, or for external measurements of electrolyte specific gravity:
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment., The conductors, including the ungrounded, .grounded', and
equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other
fittings, devices; power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy
from the premises wiring to the electric vehicle.
Electric vehicle supply equipment, as illustrated in Exhibit 625.1, comprises the components between
the skin of the electric vehicle and the premises wiring, including any flexible cable, disconnecting
means, enclosures, power outlet, and electric vehicle connector. The definition of electric vehicle
includes all off-vehicle charging equipment and does not include charging equipment installed on the
vehicle.
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APPENDIX D: Commercial EVCS Installation Guidelines Brochure (sample) •
., Congratulations) You are considering the
installatio Types'o_f Chargers and Charging Times
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system in your customer or employee parking There are several companies making battery
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harp '�f Agency), its partnering agencies and other a. � parking lots; most
businesses create an expansive system of _a s chargers.wilt be installed
4 ,a,". public charging'^stations throughout Sonoma I 1 'on pedestals,or posts.
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• Appendix D: Commercial EVCS Installation Guidelines Brochure (con't)
general public, or are they going to be
Depending upon your electrical supply The County of Sonoma has created an Electric restricted for employee use only? Knowing
capacity,you'll provide slower charging(Level Vehicle Charging Station Program and your likely user base, the typical distances
1)with 120V or faster charging(Level 2)with Installation Guidelines that lists those 100- they drive to your business and when and how
240V electrical circuits. Depending upon the locations, plus provides valuable information long they typically stay, will be key
size and make of the EV,charging times vary on the types of considerations residents, considerations in your planning process.
widely. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle landlords, public agencies and business
(PHEV), with a back-up gasoline engine will owners must make before installing charging The Sonoma County Economic Development
have a smaller battery and likely fully charge units. The Guidelines can be accessed at: Board (EDB) can help you by putting you in
in less than four hours. An EV that relies link touch with local volunteers and professionals
entirely on its battery for power will have a that can help you address these questions,
much larger battery and will take several and provide you with information on any
,ter---
hours to charge, even at the higher Level 2 - grants,rebates or other local,state or federal
voltage. incentives. By contacting the EDB at
www.sonomaedb,org or by calling us at
Some chargers can supply electricity to two 707.565.7170 and asking for Business
EVs at once,but when doing so they both may _, - ,; Environmental Alliance(BEA)staff we can help
be charged at slower Level 1 speeds. With you get started.
most utility company metering plans,charging
during the day will cost more than charging at Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program How to Obtain a Permit for
night,so depending upon your business,you
and InstallationGuidelines-2011 Commercial Charging
may want to establish variable charging rates. QO ma_
More information on charging rates can be n All of the Sonoma County cities and the
provided by contacting PG&E by at(1.877-743- County are working together with PG&E and
rraz). Before calling you should have your Two of the most important considerations for
Account 8 (page 1) and Meter a (page 3) of business owners are: other agencies to develop streamlined
your monthly bill ready. • Is my parking lot well-suited for vehicle permitting procedures. You can obtain
charging? information on required permits and
• Do I have enough electrical power inspections by contacting your local planning
How to Assess Your Parking Lot •
given my current use? and building division at:
&Energy Supply
If you lease your parking area or if it is a
• Sonoma County,Air and Water agencies,and (list agency contact information here]
local cities are planning to install over 100 common parking lot for multiple businesses,
then significant planning will need to occur,
public charging stations by the end of 2012. and agreements and protections will need to
Knowing where those chargers are planned Good luck and congratulations on helping
be put in place before you continue. You will
and where future chargers are likely to be Sonoma County retain and expand upon its
need to determine if your chargers will be free
installed, will help you understand how your or will a fee be assessed to your customers? reputation as being the most "EV-Friendly
parking facility fits Into the broader picture. Will they be available to customers only or the Community in the Bay Area",
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Appendix F: The Sonoma County "Electric Trail" Map
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o Destination,Charging levels, hours/days of operation
o Walking Tours,Visitor Centers,attractions,etc.
Distribution
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o Web-sites and print form
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"rice Ic Trail"
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c Create Codes&Development Regulations Elect/icei Grid is Source of Power(renewatics)
t. Streamline Permitting Process .;CV drivers need services while charging
FHbccl rearca/ants.golf course.workplace.
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CHARGER INSTALLATION'
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Station Locations SupplyAssessrnents
mars lrl:Jy s Exrsnng Parking Lot Signing'Stripmg
e hetcene'where EV o.:ner: a Sin charge thee. Slopes.Grades,Drainage and Lighting
vetOeles,ana emailareas of d t y.populaces
d alCces wherei ohaberai m 'hat an n Walking Far Terns and Cable Maiiageinetn
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