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New Jersey Clean Air Council April 8, 2014

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.

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New Jersey Clean Air Council April 8, 2014

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  1. New Jersey Clean Air CouncilApril 8, 2014

  2. Environmental Justiceand 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

  3. Goal: One million electric vehicles on state roads within ten years. Charge Ahead California Initiative

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. EJ Perspective: Ensure air quality benefits in EJ neighborhoods. Ensure access to electric vehicles in EJ neighborhoods. Charge Ahead California Initiative

  7. Addressing EJ in the Use of Electric Vehicles 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.

  8. Charge Ahead California Initiative Funding: • Bill (SB 1275) would require nine year funding plan. • Proposed state budget included up to $200 million to support electric vehicle programs.

  9. 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!

  10. END Nicky Sheats, Esq., Ph.D. 609-777-4351 ext. 4280 nsheats@tesc.edu Color scheme

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