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Resolution of the City of Ann Arbor in Support of Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness
Memorandum
At its January 8, 2013 meeting, the Ann Arbor Energy Commission approved a resolution supporting increased planning for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the community and the city fleet. The resolution draws from recent advancements in EV deployment and the increased presence of plug-in stations and related infrastructure necessary to support the growth of EVs. Eighteen such charging stations were recently installed in multiple parking garages run by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA). As part of monitoring the usage of the DDA’s charging stations, it was observed that charging and occupation more than doubled across these locations between the third and fourth quarters of 2012.
Recent collaborative studies and publications, primarily the "Plug-In Ready Michigan, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan" are helping municipalities be better equipped to handle the influx of EVs in a more coordinated manner.
Attached with this City Council resolution is the Energy Commission’s own resolution on which it is based.
Prepared by: John Hieftje
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor recognizes the serious threats that climate change poses to the local environment, economy, and livelihoods;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has a longstanding commitment to sustainable energy planning, including forming a citizen-advisory Energy Commission that crafted Ann Arbor’s first Energy Plan in 1981 and establishing an Ann Arbor Energy Office four years later;
Whereas, In 2011, City Council approved a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent from 2000 levels by 2015 and achieving 30 percent renewable energy for municipal operations; For the entire community - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions 8 percent from 2000 levels by 2015 and achieving 5 percent renewable energy;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has adopted a Climate Action Plan to both mitigate and ...
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