Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs (2023)

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60 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs NCHRP PROJECT 20-05 SYNTHESIS TOPIC 53-08 STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING State Department of Transportation Survey The objective of NCHRP Project 20-05 Synthesis Topic 53-08 is to document current strategies and practices in use by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to facilitate and coordinate the provision and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities. The synthesis will also include current plans to address the future maturity of EV charging, such as preparation for medium and heavy-duty electrification. The survey questions will gather information relating to: • Practices for EV charging infrastructure deployment, delineation of operating and maintenance responsibilities, public/private partnerships, procurement and contracting, and pricing strategies; • Practices prioritizing the deployment of EV charging; • Practices on planning for EV charging, including for expanding pilot programs into full- scale build-outs; • Practices in working with utilities; • Practices for funding and complying with funding regulations, Buy America requirements, commercialization of rest area regulations including grandfathered commercial service areas, etc.; • Practices on evaluating the effectiveness of programs, quantification of benefits, cost recapture, and experiences in overcoming barriers to implementation; • Practices on providing guidance or technical assistance to local governments from DOTs; and • Policies for EV charging stations along state-owned roadways or in public rights-of-way. This survey is being sent to the voting members of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee on Planning. If you are not the correct contact for this survey within your DOT, please respond with the correct contact or forward the survey link to that representative. Pilot tests indicated an average time of [X] minutes to complete the survey. DOT survey responses will be shown in the published synthesis report. However, the identity of survey respondents will remain anonymous. Please complete the online questionnaire by [date]. If you have questions or would prefer to complete a paper copy questionnaire, please contact: Name: Roy Sturgill

Survey Questionnaire 61   Survey Guidance This survey contains question logic such that your answers will dictate the additional questions that are made available to you. A PDF file of the entire survey is attached to the email request for review prior to completing the survey. Survey progress will be saved and you may continue the survey at a later time. This feature works by using cookies within your browser. To be effective, you must continue the survey using the same computer and browser software. If you would like to collaborate on this survey with a colleague (i.e. partially answer the survey and send it to someone else for completion), please contact Roy Sturgill for a unique survey link. Definitions The following definitions are intended to provide clarity to the references within the questionnaire. They are provided from the U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center (https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_infrastructure.html): • Electric Vehicles (EV): Within the context of this survey, EV is used to represent vehicles requiring access to plug-in charging. These vehicles are sometime referred to as plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and also include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). • Charging Station: is a site providing access to free or paid charging for EVs by way of one or more EVSE ports. • Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Port: provides power for charging one vehicle at a time, though it may include multiple connectors. EVSE ports are often housed in a charging post, which can have more than one EVSE port. • Connector/Plug: is the hardware used to connect, or plug-in the vehicle. There are numerous connector types based on vehicle and EVSE port. • Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI): is common standard for classification of charging stations by a hierarchy including location, EVSE port, and connector. • Level 1 Charging: is charging via a 120 volt, alternating current (AC) plug providing typically 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. This typical of a common residential outlet. • Level 2 Charging: is charging via a 240 volt (typical in residential applications) or a 208 volt (typical in commercial applications) electrical service providing typically 10 to 20 miles of range per hour of charging. In residential applications, this would often involve installation of Level 2 charging equipment. • DC Fast Charging: is direct-current (DC) rapid charging usually provided along heavy traffic corridors, capable of providing typically 60 to 80 miles of range per hour of charging. There are three types of DC fast charging systems, SAE Combined Charging System (CCS), CHAdeMO, and Tesla.

62 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs Electric Vehicle Charging Survey 1. Please select your state department of transportation (DOT) from the drop-down list. Please enter your name, title, email address and phone number. 2. Has your DOT deployed (installed or contracted to have installed) EV charging stations either in public facing areas or at their own facilities (i.e. DOT headquarters, buildings, etc.)? Yes No 3. If the answer of Question 2 is “Yes,” please check all that apply regarding your deployment of EV charging stations: DOT Deployed Locations Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging At DOT/state- owned buildings but non-public facing (for government use only) At DOT/state- owned public facing buildings (i.e., offices, driver’s licensing locations, etc.) for public use At public facing facilities along DOT/state-owned right of way (i.e. rest areas, etc.)

Survey Questionnaire 63   DOT Deployed Locations Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging Along urbanized curb sections (i.e. along downtown sections, etc.) At parking areas in DOT/state-owned right of way Along high traffic corridors In local- government or metro owned right of way At private-owned locations (i.e. by lease, etc.) At toll roads or other interstate segments as “grandfathered in” under 23 U.S.C. 111(a). Other:_________ 4. Has your DOT planned or are they currently planning a deployment of EV charging infrastructure? Yes No Not sure (Contact for further information?____)

64 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs If no selected, in both Question 2 and Question 4, display Question 4a and then survey is complete. 4a. What barriers are preventing your current or planned deployment of EV charging infrastructure? (Select all that apply) State policies or regulations Federal policies or regulations Policy or regulation uncertainties Lack of emphasis in DOT program Lack of guidance Lack of funding or understanding of funding Lack of public need Other: _____________ 5. Please check all that apply regarding your planned deployment of EV charging stations: DOT Deployed Locations Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging At DOT/state- owned buildings but non-public facing (for government use only) At DOT/state- owned public facing buildings (i.e., offices, driver’s licensing

Survey Questionnaire 65   DOT Deployed Locations Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging locations, etc.) for public use At public facing facilities along DOT/state-owned right of way (i.e. rest areas, etc.) Along urbanized curb sections (i.e. along downtown sections, etc.) At parking areas in DOT/state-owned right of way Along high traffic corridors In local- government or metro owned right of way At private-owned locations (i.e. by lease, etc.) At toll roads or other interstate segments as “grandfathered in” under 23 U.S.C. 111(a).

66 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs DOT Deployed Locations Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging Other:_________ 6. Has your DOT developed an EV charging infrastructure policy/guidelines (which may include conditions of placement along curbs of state-owned roadways or in public rights of way)? Yes No If yes, please provide the policy (file upload, PDF) or link here: ___________________ 7. Please select any of the following elements of your planned or actual EV charging infrastructure deployment that has been affected by federal policy or regulations: Fee structures and cost recovery Siting and location EV charging type or level installed Number of EV charging stations installed Material used (Buy American Act, etc.) Other: ____________ 8. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, of EV charging infrastructure collect user fees for charging? Yes, all stations Yes, some stations No, it is free for use If yes, please provide details of your pricing strategy (file upload, PDF) or link here: _________________

Survey Questionnaire 67   9. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, intend to make use of rules allowing for rate recovery mechanisms or other opportunities for cost savings? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No Unsure, as we do not have a good understanding of those rules 10. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, include a plan for the DOT to provide operations and maintenance of the charging infrastructure (either through in-house or contracted forces)? Yes, planned deployment No 11. site maintenance (e.g. snow removal, etc.) and monitoring of the charging infrastructure Does your deployment, or planned deployment, include a plan for the DOT to provide (either through in-house or contracted forces)? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No 12. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, include operations and maintenance of the charging infrastructure to be provided by the lessee, grantee, vendor, or others? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No 13. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, include prioritization, such as by vehicle type (passenger travel, freight travel, transit, etc.) or location (corridor basis or site- specific opportunities, such as multi-dwelling housing or community destinations, etc.)? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No 14. Does your deployment, or planned deployment, involve participation with/from any of the following (select all that apply)? Yes, current deployment

68 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs Entities Involved Current Deployment Planned Deployment Not Involved Utility Companies (e.g. negotiating demand charges, infrastructure upgrades, etc.) Private Investors Public/Private Partnerships (e.g. funding, provision of space, etc.) State energy agency State environmental agency State economic development agency Other Government Agencies/Branches Nonprofit Entities Other (1): ______ Other (2): ______

Survey Questionnaire 69   implementing a full-scale build-out? Yes, current deployment started with a pilot Yes, planned deployment involves a pilot No, we did not institute or plan to institute a pilot 16. What quantity of EV charging stations and charge ports has your DOT currently deployed (or been involved in) and how many are planned in total (current plus future planned)? EV Charging Planned or Deployed Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging DC Fast Charging Charging Stations- Currently Deployed Charging Stations- Total Planned Charging Ports- Currently Deployed Charging Ports- Total Planned 17. Please specify the scale or status of your current deployment of EV charging infrastructure: 15. Did your deployment, or does your planned deployment, involve a pilot program prior to

70 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs Deployment Type N/A Piloting Transitioning from Pilot to Full-scale Program Full-scale Build-out Program Light-duty (passenger cars) Urban Context Light-duty (passenger cars) Rural/Intercity Context Medium-duty Urban Transit Buses Medium-duty Rural/Intercity Transit Buses Heavy-duty Urban Freight Heavy-duty Long-distance Freight 18. Has your DOT evaluated the effectiveness or quantified the benefits of your deployment, or planned deployment[, of] EV charging infrastructure? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No

Survey Questionnaire 71   parking lots and garages, etc.)? Yes, current deployment Yes, planned deployment No 20. Please indicate your DOT’s experience with the following challenges associated with EV charging infrastructure deployment (multiple answers): Challenge Encountered Deployed Strategy to Overcome Not Encountered Level of Challenge (5 = Very High, 4 = High, 3 = Moderate, 2 = Low, 1 = Very Low, 0 = NA) Procurement of Infrastructure Instituting fees for charging service Ability to pay for EV charging infrastructure Buy America requirements for EV charging infrastructure Commercialization (fees) Restrictions at Rest Areas Restrictions at Grandfathered Commercial Service Areas 19. Has your DOT provided guidance or technical assistance to local governments regarding deployment, or planned deployment[, of] EV charging infrastructure (this may include rezoning needs for home-based charging facilities, charging for public and private

72 Electric Vehicle Charging: Strategies and Programs Challenge Encountered Deployed Strategy to Overcome Not Encountered Level of Challenge (5 = Very High, 4 = High, 3 = Moderate, 2 = Low, 1 = Very Low, 0 = NA) Plans for Operation and Maintenance DOT Policies that impede deployment Other: _____ 21. Has your DOT evaluated or considered any of the following technologies to enhance your EV charging infrastructure? Technologies Yes No Unsure Battery Storage to Reduce Demand Charges Inductive In-Road Charging Implemented Renewable Energy Sources Other (1): ______ Other (2): ______

Survey Questionnaire 73   22. For any of technologies above, has your DOT evaluated or considered how they may increase the investment in your EV charging infrastructure (regarding cost/benefit analysis, feasibility, or approaches for cost recovery, etc.)? Yes No Not sure 23. Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up phone interview? Yes No