new jersey clean air council april 8, 2014. environmental justice and electric vehicles nicky...
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New Jersey Clean Air Council
April 8, 2014
Environmental Justice and Electric Vehicles
Nicky Sheats, Esq., Ph.D.
Director, Center for the Urban Environment, John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy of
Thomas Edison State College and member of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance
Goal: One million electric vehicles on state roads within ten years.
Charge Ahead California Initiative
Goal: “…establish programs that further increase access and direct benefits for disadvantaged and low and moderate income communities from electric transportation.”
Charge Ahead California Initiative
The Coalition:
American Lung Association
CALPIRG
Coalition for Clean Air
Communities for a Better Environment
Environment California
The Greenlining Institute
Natural Resources Defense Council
Sierra Club California
Union of Concerned Scientists
Charge Ahead California Initiative
EJ Perspective:
• Ensure air quality benefits in EJ neighborhoods.
• Ensure access to electric vehicles in EJ neighborhoods.
Charge Ahead California Initiative
Credit enhancement through underwriting risk.
Grants to encourage EV car-sharing in EJ communities.
Rebates for use of e-bikes and scooters in EJ communities.
Rebates in the secondary market for e-vehicles registered in communities identified by Enviroscreen tool.
Improved access to charging infrastructure near multi-unit dwellings.
Additional rebates for E-light duty vehicles operated in communities identified by Enviroscreen tool.
Additional rebates for E-heavy duty vehicles operated in communities identified by Enviroscreen tool.
Vouchers for replacement vehicles.
Addressing EJ in the Use of Electric Vehicles
Funding:
• Bill (SB 1275) would require nine year funding plan.
• Proposed state budget included up to $200 million to support electric vehicle programs.
Charge Ahead California Initiative
Take Away Message
California is being proactive in addressing EJ and equity concerns in its electric vehicle program and addressing these concerns is a central part of program implementation!
