North Coast Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Implementation

The North Coast Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Implementation Project carried out core elements of the North Coast Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. Key tasks included engagement with jurisdictions on electric vehicle charging station permitting, codes, and standards, the development of an electric vehicle charging station selection guide and development of resources for contractors, siting the next phase of a regional electric vehicle charging station network, the installation of trailblazing signage to existing electric vehicle charging station, and Plug-in Electric Vehicle awareness campaigns.

The project team successfully executed these key tasks. Engagement with jurisdictions resulted in productive discussion and sharing of best practices. A suite of resources was developed to address electric vehicle charging station selection, planning, zoning, permitting, and installation. Engineering designs, drawings and cost estimates were developed to the 10 percent level for 26 site host locations for electric vehicle charging station. Electric vehicle charging station trailblazing signage was installed across the County, directing Plug-in Electric Vehicle drivers to regional electric vehicle charging station. Finally, the benefits of Plug-in Electric Vehicles were communicated to a wide audience, with a diversity of outreach methods employed.