Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 01 17

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• Electric Vehicle (EV): the incremental cost differential between an EV and the comparable gasoline vehicle up to $8,260 • Level 2, Single Port Station: $3,260 • Level 2, Dual Port Station: $6,260 • Level 3, Single Connection Standard Station: $13,000 • Level 3, Multiple Connection Standard Station: $16,000 Most likely immediate replacement vehicle request: The Police Department has identified one vehicle (non -patrol) that will be up for replacement in 2018 and would like to look into the possibility of purchasing an electric vehicle, as well as a potential EV station for the department. In addition, vehicles are in design stage which potentially could be appropriate for patrol fleet, and in which the department chief has expressed interest (e.g. 2019 Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan). A replacement such as this would need to be evaluated at a later date, once data is available. Based on current offerings through RAQC, as well as on stated pledges of support at a state level, it is expected that there will be an appropriate grant to provide partial funding at the appropriate time. In addition, the Facilities Manager has suggested that the City could greatly improve emission output by exploring electric lawn mowing equipment. According to the Parks and Recreation Department, this option has been explored and has been determined to not currently meet performance requirements. The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to monitor this going forward. The RAQC grant applies to mowing equipment and pays for 80% of the cost difference between an electric vehicle and a gas vehicle. Benefits to an electric mower would a significant reduction in GHG emissions, as well as noise pollution. In order to support a conversion to electric vehicles, the City will need to adapt infrastructure to meet charging needs. The City Manager's Office is planning to apply for a grant to install an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) at the Recreation Center in 2018. A plan is being discussed to explore future charging stations at City facilities. The City has also done extensive work to evaluate a compressed natural gas (CNG) station for CNG vehicles.