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Resolution to Participate in the Charging Smart Program
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Department:
Public Works
Meeting Date:
5/6/2025
Contact Name:
David Ingram
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-341-1602
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Resolution
Attachment #2: Charging Smart Program Description
Attachment #3: Charging Smart Draft Commitment Letter
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to approve participation in the Charging Smart Program (the "Program"), a US Department of Energy ("DOE") funded program led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council ("IREC"). The Program assists local governments in fostering the deployment of electric vehicles ("EVs") and EV infrastructure.
BACKGROUND:
Program support will be provided by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center ("CTEC"), with free technical assistance to help adopt policies, practices, and incentives for enabling efficient EV charger expansion. The Program targets lowering the "soft-costs" of deploying EV infrastructure, such as those associated with permitting, inspection, and interconnection. Communities can pursue a variety of steps and actions towards achieving either Bronze, Silver, or Gold designation. Benefits of achieving Charging Smart designation include economic development opportunities, improved air quality, lower GHG emissions, and reduced noise pollution for the community.
The Program aligns with policies, strategies, and public input identified in the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan, including Policies 6.4 and 6.7, as well as public commentary regarding energy efficiency, renewable energy, greenhouse gases and air quality. To participate, a Letter of Commitment (draft attached) is required to be signed indicating Wilmington's intent to pursue Charging Smart designation.
The Clean Energy Advisory Committee reviewed the Program benefits, and voted to recommend City participation because the program aligns with established City goals including:
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