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Presentation of the Los Alamos County Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan
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The Los Alamos County Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan is a Los Alamos County Council initiative led by Stantec in collaboration with County staff. The plan will develop a comprehensive strategy for transitioning the County's fleet to zero-emission vehicles and expanding community-wide EV charging infrastructure. It aims to support the County's Climate Action Plan goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with intermediate goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040.
Goals
1. Reduce the GHG emissions from the County fleet: Achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the County's fleet and community-wide transportation.
2. Expand EV charging infrastructure: Create a robust and equitable network of EV charging stations to encourage public adoption of zero-emission vehicles to achieve New Mexico Clean Car Rule targets.
3. Engage County partners: Involve the community and key partners in the planning process to develop consensus on implementation strategies and foster long-term ownership over the program.
Key Outputs
1. Fleet and Facilities Existing Conditions Report: An analysis detailing the current County fleet, vehicle replacement policies, and requirements for the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) including space constraints, site capacity, and charger locations.
2. Fleet Conversion Plan: a comprehensive report with time-bound, realistic strategies to guide the transition to a sustainable fleet. The Fleet Conversion Plan includes the following components:
o Vehicle Performance and Power Modeling: Identifies which vehicles can be transitioned and evaluates suitable ZEV equivalents based on fuel economy, energy requirements, and range.
o Vehicle Replacement Schedule: Builds out transition timeline, useful life of vehicles, availability of ZEV equivalents, relevant mandates, and County-specific policies.
o Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Analysis: Quantifies the reduction in GHG that is achieved by transitioning from the current fossil fuel vehicles to ZEVs.
o Facility Assessment and Infrastructure Upgrades: Details space requirements, back-up charging needs, communications infrastructure, facility modifications, and safety protocols.
o Financial Analysis: Estimates vehicle, charging infrastructure, and operational costs.
o County Fleet Conversion Plan: Strategic roadmap for efficiently and sustainably transitioning the County’s fleet. Includes the deliverables from each component listed above.
3. Public Charging Infrastructure Readiness Plan: This plan analyzes the policies and infrastructure needed to encourage public adoption of EVs in Los Alamos. It will focus on future charging demand, site selection for additional infrastructure, energy/power requirements, and equipment options, including:
o Contextual Scan and Assessment: Synthesizes relevant local, state, and federal legislation that will impact the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, including zoning and permitting.
o Site Selection: Identifies optimal locations for new charging stations based on factors such as demand, suitability, equity, and accessibility.
o Implementation Plan: Conduct business model assessments and return on investment analyses to inform the deployment timelines.
4. Public and Partner Engagement
o Engagement Plan: Develop a comprehensive strategy for involving partners and the public in the planning process, ensuring their input and support.
o Advisory Meetings: Conduct regular meetings with key partners, including the County Council, Environmental Sustainability Board, and Board of Public Utilities.
o Public Outreach: Organize community meetings, surveys, and online engagement activities to gather input from residents and address their concerns.
Attachments
A - Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan Kick-Off Presentation
B - PIIP for Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan