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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) There is established a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”), which shall be administered by DDOT.
(b)(1) By September 30, 2026, DDOT shall install at least one electric vehicle charging port, capable of delivering at least Level 1 charging capabilities, in publicly accessible areas of at least 4 ANCs, such as on streetlight or camera poles, and distribution equipment, or in parking lots that are licensed for public parking or owned by the District.
(2) By January 1, 2026, DDOT shall publish on its website a list of locations for the installation of the electric vehicle charging ports, as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and a description of how such locations were chosen, and how DDOT prioritized installations within:
(A) Census tracts where a majority of residents have an income less than 60% of the area median income; and
(B) Areas of the District that lack access to publicly accessible electric vehicle charging ports within one mile or driving distance from an alternative fuel corridor exit or intersection point.
(3) The contract, grant, or other agreements for installation and maintenance of the charging ports shall incorporate requirements to collect the data required in this section for a report that assesses the effectiveness of the Pilot Program.
(4) By March 30, 2027, DDOT, in consultation with the Department of Energy and Environment, shall publish on its website a report that assesses the effectiveness of the Pilot Program, including the assessment of:
(A) The technical features of the electric vehicle charging ports, including charging port identifiers and the energy, in kilowatt-hours, dispensed to electric vehicles per hour and per charging session;
(B) The frequency of charging sessions occurring at the electric vehicle charging ports, the times of peak demand, in kilowatts, and power used, in kilowatt hours, and the average time each vehicle stayed plugged in and parked at the electric vehicle charging ports;
(C) The percentage of time that the electric vehicle charging ports were operational and available for use, whether any instances of software or hardware equipment failures or periods of maintenance and repair resulted in downtime, and whether data was available to predict when maintenance or software upgrades were needed to minimize downtime;
(D) Whether delays in the timely fulfillment of requests for energization by electrical companies, including new service connections and service upgrades, have affected the effectiveness of the Pilot Program;
(E) Maintenance and repair cost per electric vehicle charging port and whether the maintenance and repair was completed by a qualified electrician with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certification;
(F) A description of obstacles or challenges with supporting hardware or software based on the location of electric vehicle charging ports;
(G) Other factors and data that DOEE may specify; and
(H) Recommendations regarding:
(i) Whether to continue grants, contracts, or other agreements for the installation of electric vehicle charging port entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection;
(ii) Improving access to electric vehicle charging ports;
(iii) Additional locations where electric vehicle charging port should be installed;
(iv) The level of power the electric vehicle charging ports should provide; and
(v) Other policies or programs that could encourage the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
(c) Beginning January 1, 2026, DDOT shall publish on its website the number of electric vehicles registered in the District and a map identifying the location of all publicly accessible and operating electric vehicle charging ports currently available to charge electric vehicles in the District, including by ward and ANC. DDOT shall update the map, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis.
(d) For the purposes of this section, the term:
(1) “ANC” means an Advisory Neighborhood Commission.
(2) “Area median income” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-2801(1)(A).
(3) “Level 1 charging” means electric vehicle service equipment that provides charging through a 120-volt AC outlet with a connector that meets the NEMA 5-15 or SAE international J1772 standard or a successor standard.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-921. Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Pilot Program. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-921-23/
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