Tools and Resources for Electrification - Supporting Resources
Case studies, rubrics, toolkits, and tools/resources with a specific geographic focus
| Supporting Resource | Author | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEV Policy Evaluation Rubric | National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) | The Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Policy Evaluation Rubric allows users to evaluate the strength and weaknesses of all PEV-related policies in a metro area. The rubric uses a scoring system from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating policies that are stronger in advancing PEV deployment. The Rubric considers a number of variables including vehicle purchase incentives and available rebates. | https://www.naseo.org/Data/Sites/1/pevpolicyrubricmethodology_naseo.pdf |
| AchiEVe: Model State & Local Policies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption |
Sierra Club and Plug In America | This report provides information on some of the most effective policies driving PEV adoption in the U.S., with links to specific templates and examples. | https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/program/documents/EV%20Policy%20Toolkit.pdf |
| Tahoe-Truckee Local Government Plug-in Electric Vehicle Toolkit |
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency | This toolkit provides an overview of the key considerations for local governments who are seeking to support the deployment of PEV charging infrastructure. | http://tahoealternativefuels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Local-Government-PEV-Toolkit_Final_6-13-17.pdf |
| Tahoe-Truckee EV Toolkit | Tahoe Regional Planning Agency | This website provides a variety of tools and resources for EV planning, including resources specific to local governments. Including, a variety of factsheets and reports on the resources page (http://tahoealternativefuels.com/resources/). | http://tahoealternativefuels.com/tools-for-users/public-ev-toolkit/#/find/nearest |
| GoEVCity Policy Toolkit | Multiple | The GoEVCity Policy Toolkit is a catalog of local policies, strategies, and programs designed to advance the transition to EVs in Colorado communities. The toolkit takes a holistic approach to the transportation electrification, with specific policy recommendations for public transit, municipal fleets, taxis, ride-hail services, and personal car ownership. Most of these tools have been implemented in cities, counties, states, and utilities in Colorado and across the country. While specific to Colorado, the information and resources can be helpful to other local governments. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/137_1QkOmmaIhckiKDypxtxhmRCszqVjS/view |
| Alternative Fuel Toolkit | Oregon DOT; U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration | This website contains a number of tools related to alternative fuel planning and action. The tools vary from factsheets and resource libraries to more involved interactive maps and calculators. The website also contains materials from workshops and webinars on various alternative fuel subjects. | http://altfueltoolkit.org/home/about/ |
| Workplace Charging Employer Workshop Toolkit | Clean Cities Coalition Network | This toolkit is a collection of materials and best practices for holding a workshop on the implementation of workplace charging. Availability of workplace charging can help encourage employees to adopt electric vehicles. The materials in this toolkit can assist with organizing and holding a workshop on workplace charging. | https://cleancities.energy.gov/technical-assistance/workplace-charging/ |
| EV Corridor Analysis Tool for Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States | Georgetown Climate Center, M.J. Bradley & Associates | This tool allows users to investigate existing plug-in vehicle charging locations along major highway corridors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The corridor analysis includes an Excel-based tool that identifies which highway exits may be good candidates for adding EV charging infrastructure. In addition, the tool contains an interactive map where users can visualize highway corridors and EV charging infrastructure. | https://www.sustainability.com/thinking/regional-ev-charging-infrastructure-location-identification/ |
| GIS Electric Vehicle Planning Toolbox | UC Davis Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center | This tool can assist with planning the location of EV charging infrastructure, specifically in California. The tool has a market-based feature which provides expected demand and location of EV charging stations based on target market size. The tool can be used to determine the number and location of EV charging stations that may be required. | https://phev.ucdavis.edu/project/uc-davis-gis-ev-planning-toolbox-for-mpos/ |
| Trip Calculator | U.S. Department of Energy | The Trip Calculator allows users to plan a trip and calculate fuel costs for up to two vehicles. It provides a route map and turn by turn instructions. It allows different routes and associated fuel cost comparisons. | https://www.fueleconomy.gov/trip/ |
| Siting and Design Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | This report provides information on electric vehicle charging infrastructure and guidelines for site design and installation of charging equipment. The report gives an in-depth process for evaluating and selecting sites for electric vehicle infrastructure. Additionally, the report provides guidance on designing electric vehicle supply stations. | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Project/Nyserda/files/Programs/ChargeNY/Siting-and-Design-Guidelines-for-EVSE.pdf |
| Designing a Benchmarking Plan | US Department of Energy | This benchmarking guide provides a framework for developing an internal benchmarking plan for an organization’s buildings. The guide walks through the various stages of the benchmarking planning process, providing tips and resources to help support organizations at each stage. | https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/09/f36/tap_designing_a_benchmarking_plan.pdf |
| Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Data and Tools | Joint Office of Energy and Transportation | This resource from Joint Office of Energy and Transportation connects stakeholders such as state and local governments with critical data and tools to help them deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure. | https://driveelectric.gov/resources/ |
Compendiums
| Supporting Resource | Author | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Software Tools (BEST) Directory | International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) | The Building Energy Simulation Tools (BEST) directory contains an extensive list of tools on building simulation and energy calculation. The BEST directory is a resource for finding simulation tools that fit the user's needs. The directory categorizes tools by capabilities and associated building type. | https://www.ibpsa.us/best-directory-list/ |
| Beneficial Electrification | Beneficial Electrification League (BEL) | Beneficial Electrification provides resources and case studies that support "beneficial electrification" efforts. As a concept, beneficial electrification (BE) applies to any project where electricity is used for energy services that would otherwise consume fossil fuels. The resources on Beneficial Electrification's website can be used to facilitate collaborative information sharing and market development efforts in support of wide-scale BE technologies. | https://www.betoolkit.org/ |
| Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) | NC Clean Energy Technology Center | The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an online database containing policies and incentives for statewide initiatives on renewables and energy efficiency. The database allows users to search for programs and policies by ZIP code. These policies can then be sorted by categories such as financial incentives, regulatory policies, and technical resources. | https://www.dsireusa.org/ |
| Plug-In Electric vehicle Best Practices Compendium | ICF | Developed as part of the Santa Clara Driving to Net Zero Project, this guide provides an overview of the key considerations for local governments who are seeking to support the deployment of PEVs and charging infrastructure. | https://dtnz.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb481/files/Task-1A-EV-Best-Practices-Compendium.pdf |
| AFDC Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy | This website provides a variety of information on using electricity to power plug-in electric vehicles. Notably, the vehicles page (https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric.html) provides information on vehicle types and emissions associated with PEVs (https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_emissions.html). | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity.html |
| AFDC Laws & Incentives Database | U.S. Department of Energy | Database of federal and state laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics. This database is part of the Alternative Fuels Data Center. | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/search |
| AFDC Case Studies Database | U.S. Department of Energy | Database of case studies and success stories about alternative transportation technologies, including alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and regulated fleets. This database is part of the Alternative Fuels Data Center. | https://afdc.energy.gov/case |
| AFDC Maps & Data Database | U.S. Department of Energy | Database of maps and charts showing transportation data and trends related to alternative fuels and vehicles. This database is part of the Alternative Fuels Data Center. | https://afdc.energy.gov/data/ |
| AFDC Publications Database | U.S. Department of Energy | Database of publications about alternative transportation, including alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and regulated fleets. This database is part of the Alternative Fuels Data Center. | https://afdc.energy.gov/publications/ |
| Vehicles and Vehicle Products | SFTool | This resource from SFTool through the US General Services Administration provides references and guidance for purchasing sustainable products related to vehicles and vehicle products in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The information in this resource may also be used by state and local governments for vehicle and vehicle products acquisition. | https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement/green-products/18/vehicles-vehicle-products/0 |
| AFDC Contacts | US Department of Energy | This resource direct users to technical knowledge and expertise on alternative fuels and infrastructure through contacts to the Technical Response Service, the Vehicle Technologies Office, and the Clean Cities Office. | https://afdc.energy.gov/contacts.html |