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Overview
I. Program Goals & Objectives
II. Phase I: IN-Charge Electric Vehicle Program – “At Home” 1. Program Overview 2. Eligibility 3. Enrollment Process 4. Program Update 5. Challenges & Opportunities 6. Next Steps
III. Phase II: IN-Charge Electric Vehicle Program – “Around Town” 1. Program Goals & Objectives 2. Proposed Plan 3. Challenges & Opportunities 4. Next Steps
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IN-Charge EV Program
Overall Program Goals & Objectives:
Increase overall awareness and education regarding PEVs Remove barriers for customers
Education & outreach Provide financial incentives
Encourage off-peak charging Conduct research and analysis:
PEV market penetration study and infrastructure plan Location and usage patterns of charging stations Program satisfaction & needs of early adopters
Encourage regional economic development Reduce dependence on foreign oil Reduce green house gases
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Benefits for Consumers & Our Region
• Cleaner Air: Zero vehicle emissions
• Consumer Savings: Up to $4,000/year vs. gasoline
• Convenience: Recharge at home during off-peak hours
• Operating Costs: Lower compared to gasoline vehicles
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IN-Charge EV Program - At Home
Program Overview:
• Approved by IURC on February 1, 2012
• Three year pilot in effect through January 31, 2015
• Key features: $ Financial incentive up to $1,650 per residential customer toward the
purchase and installation of a Level 2 (240 volt) electric charging station, which also includes any required electric upgrades within a customer’s home
$ Free second meter, specifically dedicated to charging station (IDR sub-meter)
$ Free charging during the night-time hours of 10 p.m. through 6 a.m.
• Program Administrator - 350Green
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IN-Charge EV Program - At Home
Eligibility:
• NIPSCO residential “electric” Customer with an active account
• EV must either be owned/leased by customer or another resident living at the same address
• Auto must be SAEJ-1772 compliant
• Proof of ownership or delivery of the Electric Vehicle
• Hardwired Level II (240 volt) residential charger with a dedicated circuit
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IN-Charge EV Program - At Home
Enrollment Process:
1. Go to http://www.nipsco.com/INCharge
2. Complete the Pre-installation Survey
3. Agree to the Terms & Conditions of NIPSCO’s IN-Charge At Home Program
4. Schedule a home assessment to obtain an estimate regarding the cost to install your choice of charging stations and any required electric upgrades
5. Schedule the installation of your charging station
6. Schedule the installation of your sub-meter for free charging
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IN-Charge EV Program - At Home
Program Update: • Began on April 2nd, 2012
• 41 Enrollments with 30 Confirmations
• 20 Chevy Volts, 6 Nissan Leafs, 4 Think City , 2 Mitsubishi I, and 1 Smart Car
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IN-Charge EV Program - At Home
Challenges:
1. Timing between order and program launch (2 months)
2. Unexpected number of initial enrollments
3. Permitting and inspection process
4. Second meter installation process
5. EV’s are not readily available in Indiana until Late 2012, early 2013
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IN-Charge EV Program - Around Town
Goals & Objectives:
Build on the residential “At Home” Program
Meet emerging customer needs & reduce barriers Reduce “Range Anxiety”: Focus toward charging outside the home
Provide incentive for employee workplaces, apartments, company fleets, municipalities, commercial/retail establishments, and along major transportation corridors
Promote common regulatory policies
Create jobs and economic growth
Promote clean transportation
Understand & monitor impact on our electric grid
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IN-Charge EV Program - Around Town
Proposed Plan:
• Approach - Open & Collaborative to build a sustainable model
• Focus on the deployment of workplace & public charging stations
• Provide Education & Outreach to targeted sectors
• Provide incentives for employee workplaces, apartments, company fleets, municipalities, commercial/retail establishments, and along major transportation corridors
• Leverage NIPSCO’s Investment
– Build on partnerships and seek grant opportunities
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IN-Charge EV Program – Around Town
Target Locations :
1. Workplaces & Universities
2. Apartments
3. Commercial / Retail Establishments
4. Fleets
5. Municipalities
6. Major transportation corridors
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Types of Charging Stations
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Level I Level II DC Quick Charge
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Proposed Maximum Incentive*
Sector
Level 1
(110v)
Level 2
One Port (240v)
Level 2 Dual Mount Two Ports (240v) *2
DC Quick Charge
Universities & Workplace $500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
Apartments $500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
Company Fleets $500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
Governmental Public Areas $500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
Major Transportation Corridors
$500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
Commercial and Retail $500 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 37,500
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50% of total installation cost up to the following maximum amount:
*Amounts are Subject to Change
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IN-Charge – Around Town
1. NIPSCO Headquarters (Public)
801 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, Indiana
Level 1 Ports: 2
Level 2 Ports: 4
2. Town of Dyer - Town Hall (Free /Public)
One Town Square , Dyer IN
Level 1 Ports: 1
Level 2 Ports: 1
3. Michigan City Mall (Free / Public)
601 Wabash Street, Michigan City, Indiana
Level 2 Ports: 2
Current Charging Stations Future Charging Stations
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Retail Sites Non-Retail Sites
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IN-Charge EV Program - Around Town
Challenges: 1. Getting the message across – Education & Outreach
• Benefits to Charging Station Hosts
• Various Business Models
2. Federal, State & Municipal Support
• Permitting & Inspections
• Major highway locations
• Road signs
3. Obtaining Grant & Leverage Funding
4. Concentration of Level 2 and DC Quick Charge on grid
5. Obtaining usage information to obtain Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
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FOUNDATIONS &
DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES
STATE GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORS
CONSUMERS
INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS
AUTOMAKERS
UTILITIES
FLEET OPERATORS
Liaison between stakeholders, signal, influence, invest and support private market place development; Identify and minimize governmental barriers.
Role:
PRODUCT AND SERVICE PROVIDERS CONSUMERS
EV Infrastructure Map Key Players for Success
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IN-Charge EV Program - Around Town
Next Steps:
1. Expand Education and Outreach
2. Meet with Stakeholders to Discuss Phase II Proposal
3. File Phase II Program Plan with IURC
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Acknowledgement:
• Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree:
– Consent Decree entered on July 22, 2011 to help ensure NIPSCO is compliant with the Clean Air Act.
– The actions and expenditures proposed in Phase 1, and to be proposed in Phase 2, may qualify as “Environmental Mitigation Projects” under the Consent Decree
– NIPSCO will be seeking EPA’s approval of Phase I and Phase II expenditures.
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Contact Information
• Barb Penkala, NIPSCO EV Project Manager [email protected] 219-647-5009
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