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Item 3.b.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
DRAFT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 4, 2019
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL
MANAGER TO SUBMITA BAYAREAAIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (BAAQMD) GRANT APPLICATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
MELODY LABELLA, RESOURCE RECOVERY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES-
PROGRAM MANAGER PDS-RESOURCE RECOVERY
REVIEWED BY: JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
ISSUE
Board approval is required to authorize the General Manager to apply for grants on behalf of Central San.
BACKGROUND
Staff recently became aware of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District)
Charge! Program, which provides grants to assist with the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(EVCS) at public and private businesses. Staff has obtained a preliminary estimate of approximately
$130,000 for the installation of three, dual-port, level two high EVCS in the Plant Operations Department's
parking lot. If Central San is found eligible, the Charge!Program would provide $12,000 in funding to
offset this cost. The grant application deadline for the program is June 30, 2019. Staff is still investigating
the feasibility of implementing such a project; however, given the short timeframe until the Air District's
grant program closes, staff is seeking the Board's approval to authorize the General Manager to submit a
grant application, should staff find that the project is feasible. If an application is submitted and Central
San is awarded grant funding, staff will return to the Board to seek authorization for the General Manager to
execute a Funding Agreement with the Air District, at which time the Board can decide if it would like to
proceed with the project.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
The Board could decide to not pursue a project to evaluate the feasibility of installing EVCS and/or not
authorize the General Manager to submit an Air District grant applicaton for EVCS.
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FINANCIAL IMPACTS
I n addition to the installation cost, there is an annual service fee of approximately$1,200, plus the cost of
the power drawn by the EVCS. Staff has calculated that, at Central San's current cogeneration unit
(Cogen) power production costs, a full eight-hour charge for one electric vehicle would cost approximately
$2.00. The Charge!Program requires a minimum usage of 19,800 kWh over three years for each dual-
port, level two high charging station. For three EVCS, this would equate to approximately$3,120 in power
costs, at Central San's current Cogen power production costs.
If this project comes to fruition, the Board could elect to charge a fee for any vehicles using Central San's
EVCS in order to recoup some of the initial investment and ongoing costs. The typical charge rate for
EVCS is $0.99 per hour, although many public agencies and businesses offer electric vehicle charging for
no cost to the end user to incentivize the use of electric vehicles and reduce mobile sources of air
pollution.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
This item was considered by the Board's Administration Committee on May 14, 2019 and continued on
June 4, 2019. The Committee supported/did not support staff's recommendation.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Authorize the General Manager to submit a Bay Area Air Quality Management District Grant Application for
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL FOUR: Develop and retain a highly trained and innovative workforce
Strategy 2- Enhance relationships with employees and bargaining units
GOAL SIX:Embrace Technology, Innovation and Environmental Sustainability
Strategy 2- Reduce reliance on non-renewable energy
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
- Melody LaBella, P.E.
- -'� Resource Recovery Program Manager
Administration Committee Meeting
June 4, 2019
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BACKGROUND
• Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming more
prevalent.
• Most, if not all, car manufacturers now offer
either plug-in hybrid or full EV options to
customers.
•Six Central San employees already drive EVs.
• EV charging stations (EVCS) are being
installed at commercial businesses and public
areas (e.g., airports, public parking garages,
transportation hubs, etc.).
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BACKGROUND (CONTINUED)
• Employers are starting to install EVCS for
employees and customers.
•Staff recently became aware of the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District grant funding for
EVCS.
•Staff is evaluating the installation of EVCS for
employee, customer, and public use.
•Staff was approached by ChargePoint, one of
the EVCS vendors.
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BENEFITS TO CENTRAL SAN
•Aligns with Central San's mission to protect the
environment
• Higher tier participation in Bay Area Commuter
Benefit Program
• Providing EV charging infrastructure promotes
EVs, which reduces mobile sources of air
pollution, in addition to hazardous chemicals
• Benefit to employees driving EVs
• Public service to EV drivers:
•Accessible to public when visiting Central San's permit
counter or attending meetings in the Multi Purpose
Room
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OPTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN
EV CHARGING PROGRAM
• Both options require a capital
project to prepare the site
(underground and electrical
service connection at the Motor
Control Center)
• -$100K
•Option 1: EVCS as a Service
(EVaaS)
• Similar to Software as a Service _ J
(SaaS)
•Option 2: Central San owns
and operates the EVCS
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EVCS VENDORS
There is a growing field of vendors and
manufacturers (listed in alphabetical order):
• Blink
•ChargePoint by Coulomb Technologies
• EVGo
•GreenLots (Shell subsidiary)
•SemaConnect
•Tesla
•Volta
•OthersCENTRAL SAN
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PROPOSED LOCATION AND LAYOUT
• Proposing to install 3
dual-port EVCS rL �AN.
• Each can charge 2 EVs
at the same time '?
• Layout would allow up to
4 EVs to access each `�' 44
charging station
• Level 2 High EVCS = ; ►
proposed for this ,
application (6.6 Kw) CENTRALSAN
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ESTIMATED POWER COSTS
-Assuming EV charging for full 8-hour
workday, the cost would be —$2.00/day/EV
on Cogen power.
• $520/year/EV
• $3,120/year/6 EVs
16 •Cost could be up to $6.00/day/EV, if the
plant is on grid power (when Cogen is
down for repairs or maintenance).
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WHAT ARE OTHER PUBLIC
AGENCIES DOING?
• Many TRANSPAC* members who are made up of elected
officials and staff from each central Contra Costa City (e.g.;
Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and unincorporated
portions of the County) are implementing EVCS.
• City of Walnut Creek has many EVCS throughout the city in
parking areas and is installing five more EVCS at the Library.
• 182 public EVCS ports
• 85% of the ports are Level 2 charging ports
• 5% of the ports offer free charging
• The two main charging networks in operation are
ChargePoint and Blink
*TRANSPAC(Transportation Partnership and Cooperation)is the
Regional Transportation Planning Committee(RTPC)for central
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WHAT ARE OTHER PUBLIC
AGENCIES DOING?
• Contra Costa County has multiple EVCS available
around the county facilities including some in
downtown Martinez by the courthouse.
• Oro Loma is considering installing EVCS this year.
• DSRSD has a $100K capital project in their budget
for EVCS.
• Fairfield-Suisun Sanitary District has installed an
EVCS for employees.
• Neither EBMUD or SFPUC has installed EVCS.
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EVCS NEAR MARTINEZ CAMPUS
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CHARGE! 2019 �'7
Chorg e!Is o grant program that helps offset a Pardo of
the cost of pu rch Osing Ond Inst Dlling n w pu 6llcly
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GRANT AWARD: AIR
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Dutput R.tlnF Requi 1.4 KW 3.3-6.6 kW 6.6f NW 40f NW
PLUS.UP FUNDING:
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.Mufl_pen level 2 aharglnq Naflerc:$1,000 par addlllena eannaafer P RO G RA M
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:9PM,JUNE 30.2019
ID APPLY/REGISTER FOR WERINAR ONLINE
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POLICY DISCUSSIONS
•Offer charging free to employees?
•Offer charging free to the public during open
hours?
•Charge off work hours?
• EVaaS or District Owned and Operated?
• User Policy must be developed:
•Who can use it? MASS
• How long can user park? MOVE
•Who can park? CAR AFTER
• Charge for excess usage? CHAgGING
• Off-work hours charging?
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NEXT STEPS
• If concept for EVCS supported, begin Preliminary Design for
civil and electrical supply connections to Central San's Pump
and Blower Building and refine cost estimate
Prepare Business Case Analysis:
• If Option 1 (EVaaS): Prepare and bid a capital project under
Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA)to
purchase and install the 3 EVCS.
• Sign a service contract for EVaaS for 1-3-5 years options
• Example for ChargePoint->
• If Option 2 (Central San owned and operated):
• Authorize the General Manager to submit an Air District grant
application ($4,000 per station or$12,000 to be applied to EVCS only)
• Prepare and bid a capital project under UPCCAAto purchase and
install the 3 EVCS
• Board Meeting on June 20, 2019
• Grant application deadline is June 30, 2019 `
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COMMITTEE ACTION
-Should Central San install EVCS?
• If so, Option 1 EVaaS or Option 2 Central San
owned and operated?
• If Option 1, no grant funding available.
• If Option 2, authorize the General Manager to file an
Air District grant application for EVCS on or before
June 30, 2019.
• Determine EVCS Policy?
• Should employees be charged for using the station?
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QUESTIONS?
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