Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Initiative Plan for Maine s VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. DRAFT for COMMENT as of 5/10/2018

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1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Initiative Plan for Maine s VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan DRAFT for COMMENT as of 5/10/2018

2 Straw Plan for EVSE Initiative Maine s Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Initiative Funded by the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Pursuant to the State of Maine s Beneficiary Mitigation Plan -- Zero Emission Vehicle Service Equipment Option Administered by the Efficiency Maine Trust Funding Level -- $3.15 million Period mid-2018 through mid-2020 Comments are Welcome Request written comments be submitted by May 29, clarifying questions and comments to: mfenlason@efficiencymaine.com

3 Table of Contents Goals and Objectives Initiative I: Filling Stations along Priority EV Corridors Initiative II: Public Destination Fast Charging Initiative III: Medium-Traffic Level 2 Chargers

4 GOALS and OBJECTIVES

5 GOALS Strengthen the Maine economy by reducing Maine drivers energy costs for transportation and by promoting tourism from neighboring provinces and states; and, Advance Maine s progress toward reducing emissions of nitrous oxides and carbon from light-duty vehicles traveling Maine roads.

6 Objectives 1. Deliver on the Governor s commitment to the Premier of Quebec to: a. establish corridors of publicly available, DC fast-chargers b. spaced not more than 50 miles apart c. linking Quebec to tourist destinations in Maine 2. Maximize the length of routes in Maine that satisfy Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) FAST Act designations of signage ready EV corridors as described in the FHWA 2017 Alternate Fuels Corridor Request for Designation Nominations Issued September 22, 2017, (

7 Objectives (continued) 3. Make Maine an eligible and attractive candidate for funding from federal, corporate, or national initiatives; and, 4. Facilitate market transformation that will, over time, result in more Maine drivers shifting to use of vehicles that operate on electricity.

8 INITIATIVE I: FILLING STATIONS ALONG PRIORITY EV CORRIDORS

9 Initiative I: Benefits and Markets Served Establish corridors of EV travel for interstate and international travelers to overcome range anxiety for EV owners/operators Encourage / reassure EV tourists to embark for Maine destinations Encourage / reassure intrastate travel to Maine destinations

10 Siting and Equipment Criteria (1) Location Plan for max distance of 50 miles between sites o Provide for some overlap capacity where practical (i.e., shorter distances between sites) Proximate to 3-phase power Accessible, Appealing o o o o Very close to highway/route Q: Should we set the distance limit from the route at 0.25 mi.? 0.5 mi.? Other? Ensure 24-hour public access Appropriate safety (signage, lighting) Other services available nearby (food, restrooms)

11 Siting and Equipment Criteria (2) Equipment Robust / reliable corridors of stations o Min. one (1) DC Fast Charger and one (1) level 2 charger per site Q: Should we require more than 1 DCFC at every site? o DC Fast Charger: Provide both the SAE CCS standard and CHAdeMO standard at every site o Level 2 Equipment: volt AC charging equipment; cord connector complies with SAE J-1772 standard Accessible, user-friendly o Network interoperability including multiple point-of-sale methods o Data Capture Required (usage data recorded)

12 Siting and Equipment Criteria (3) Equipment Future-proofing o For highest-traffic sites, require min. capacity at 150 kw/dcfc o For medium-traffic sites, require min. 50 kw/dcfc o For lower-traffic sites, allow option of 25 kw/dcfc o Require sizing and/or configuration of the system to be capable of upgraded to next larger size within 5 years Q: Should we require all sites to install minimum 150 kw/dcfc, even if this costs more, or conserve funds to enable placing lower capacity DCFC in more locations? Q: What other future proofing should we consider in the development of the siting and equipment criteria

13 Implementation Site Recruitment Host-site selection and negotiation performed in collaboration by Vendor, EMT and/or EMT Sub-contractor, and Host Community Collaborate with state and local government, Maine Turnpike Authority Host-site recruitment begins June 2018 Competitive Solicitation for Vendor(s) to provide: Electrical interconnection EVSE equipment purchase and installation Operation and maintenance for 5 years Billing (where applicable) Customer service / tech support Warranty, Minimum period of 10 years Implement in phases Corridors 1, 2, 3 and 4 -- RFP Summer 2018; Begin installations before 12/31/18 Corridors 5 and 6 -- RFP 2019; Begin installations before 12/31/19

14 Corridor 1: I-95/295 Relevant stretch I-95: Kittery-Bangor I-295: Portland-W. Gardiner Number of Locations = 7 DCFC Stations = 12-16

15 Corridor 1: I-95/295: Potential Target Locations 1. Kennebunk (3N + 3S) a. Turnpike Plaza b. Level 2s (2N + 2S) c. 27 mi. from Portsmouth Circle 2. Freeport (2) a. N.B. 8 existing Tesla chargers at LLBean and 2 existing DCFC in Topsham at Lee Nissan and Hannaford b. 40 mi. from Kennebunk Plaza 3. W. Falmouth (1) a. Exit 53 b mi. from Kennebunk Plaza 4. W. Gardiner (2) a. Turnpike Plaza b. 30 mi. from Freeport; 49.5 mi from W. Falmouth 4. W. Gardiner (cont d) a. N.B. Existing DCFC in Augusta: i. Exit 109 Hannaford ii. Exit 112 Waterville (28 mi. from W. Gardiner) 5. Waterville (1-2) a. 28 mi. from W. Gardiner 6. Newport (1) a. 27 mi. from Waterville; 24 mi. from Skowhegan 7. Bangor (1-2) a. 28 mi. from Newport b. N.B. 2 existing DCFC locations: i. Darling s Nissan ii. Tesla Supercharger at Ruby Tuesday, Brewer c. May require more sites when future development extends north and west

16 Corridor 2: Rt. 201 From QC Sandy Bay Township to Fairfield Number of: o Locations = 3 o DCFC Stations = 3-4

17 Corridor 2: Rt. 201, Potential Sites 1. Jackman -- (1) a. 16 miles south of the border w Quebec, Intersection w/ Route 6 (to Moosehead Lake / Greenville) b. DCFC = kw unit 2. Midway (1) a. The Forks or Bingham b. DCFC = kw unit 3. Skowhegan (1-2) a. 24 mi. from Bingham; b. crossroads of Rt 2 c. DCFC = kw unit 4. Waterville (See Corridor 1) a. 16 mi from Skowhegan

18 Corridor 3: Rt. 2 From NH Evans Notch to Newport Number of: Locations = 2 DCFC Stations = 2 (25-50kW) Potential Locations Bethel (1) 12 mi. from NH border; 45 mi from Lancaster, NH; Intersection of Rte 26 Farmington (1) 51.5 mi. from Bethel; Intersection of Rte 2 Skowhegan (See Corridor 2) 27 mi. from Farmington Newport (See Corridor 1) 24 mi. from Newport Q: How should we address the length of the gap from Bethel to Farmington?

19 Corridor 4: Rt. 302 NH Fryeburg to Portland Number of: o Locations = 1 o DCFC Stations = 1 Potential Target Locations Bridgton 25 mi. from N. Conway; 34 mi to W. Falmouth Naples 32 mi. from N. Conway; 25 mi to W. Falmouth West Falmouth (See Corridor 1)

20 Corridor 5: Rt. 1 Freeport to Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park Number of Locations = 3-4 DCFC Stations = 3-5 Potential Target Locations Brunswick (N.B. 1 existing DCFC-CCS in Brunswick; 1 CHAdeMO and 1 Dual Unit in Topsham) Wiscasset (intersection with Rt. 27 to Boothbay Harbor and Augusta) Camden (40 mi. from Wiscasset) Belfast (20 mi. from Camden) Ellsworth (See Corridor 5 - Rt. 3)

21 Corridor 6: Rt. 3 From Bangor to Bar Harbor (Acadia / MDI) Number of: Locations = 1 DCFC Stations = kw Potential Locations Bangor (See Corridor 1) Ellsworth (2) (Intersection of Rt. 3; 35 mi from Belfast; 25 mi from Bangor; 20 mi from Bar Harbor) Trenton/Acadia Gateway Bar Harbor (See Initiative II - Destination Charging)

22 Timeline and Budget Allocation Request for Proposals for Installation and Management o Launched June 2018 o Selected Aug-Sep 2018 Term July 2018-July 2021 Initial budget allocation: $2 million

23 Seeking feedback on other questions regarding Initiative I Q: Please comment on whether these are appropriate priority corridors for the installation of DCFC in Maine at this time, and whether other sites within these corridors should be considered and why? Q: Please comment on what you think the key selection criteria should be for the vendor of equipment and services in Initiative I, assuming that minimum qualifications and specifications are met by the vendor and also that there is a separate process for selecting host-sites. Q: Please comment on whether the Initiative would be best served by bidding out each corridor individually, or to combine certain corridors to be bid out together, or to bid the work for all of the corridors in a single solicitation.

24 INITIATIVE II: PUBLIC DESTINATION FAST CHARGING

25 Benefits and Markets Served Benefits: 1. Encourage / reassure tourist travelers to embark to Maine destinations 2. Facilitate market transformation to increased use of EVs 3. Lower energy costs for Maine drivers 4. Encourage / reassure intrastate travel to Maine destinations Market Served/Intended Use: 1. Vacationers / tourists / eco-adventurers 2. Local shoppers

26 Site Requirements 1. Interoperability 2. Universal Payment and Charging 3. Minimum 50 kw DCFC 4. Other Minimum Site Criteria - Bidders applications must demonstrate site considerations including: High-traffic area o Located along or w/in 5 miles of Rt. 3 I-95/295 Infilling Rt. 1 Other high-volume destination exceeding visitors/year Within range of next closest DCFC (see Initiative I list of priority sites) Safety, visibility, accessibility Availability of power and parking space Probability of longevity of presence Importance of Level 3 compared to Level 2 Illustrative Targets Colleges Museums Parks and Natural Areas For-profit destinations (e.g., ski resorts, grocery stores, retail stores)

27 Competitive Solicitation 1. This initiative is contingent on funding availability 2. Hold 2 or 3 rounds of competitive bidding 3. Potential considerations for screening / scoring criteria a. Points for preference criteria of host site (e.g., visibility, accessibility, traffic served) b. Economics (e.g., lowest Efficiency Maine Trust incentive per station or per kw installed) c. Fixed Rate Incentives 4. Other Solicitation Considerations a. Vendor experience Q: Please provide comments on the best way for Efficiency Maine to select host sites and/or vendor bids through Initiative II, and state the reasons that you think this method is preferred.

28 Timeline and Budget Allocation Timeline Outreach Fall 2018 Launch January 2019 Deadline for project installation/completion Initial Budget Allocation $500,000 Contingent upon availability of funds subsequent to budgeting for commitments made in Initiative I.

29 INITIATIVE III: MEDIUM TRAFFIC LEVEL 2 CHARGERS Workplace, Lodging, Multi-Family, and Local Public Charging

30 Benefits and Markets Served Benefits: 1. Lowering energy costs for Maine drivers 2. Lowering carbon footprint of Maine drivers 3. Transforming the marketplace toward lower cost/lower carbon vehicles 4. Engaging Maine consumers and communities Market Served/Intended Use: 1. Commuters 2. Local drivers at mid-point of errands/shopping 3. Business people driving to/from meetings 4. Overnight guests 5. Rental car drivers

31 Site Requirements Public access and basic safety (e.g., lighting) Strategy for limiting charge per car (e.g., 4 hours max) Other

32 Site Recruitment Program Outreach Efficiency Maine website Earned media Targeted communications with municipal officials large employers and/or high-traffic operations hospitality industry multi-family housing Rolling Program Opportunity Notice (PON) Financial Incentive Options: Fixed rate incentive/level 2 charger Custom case-by-case review for conformity to minimum requirements First come, first served until funds exhausted Deadline for expenditure / installation (e.g., within 90 days of award)

33 Timeline and Budget Timeline: Launch in 2019 Initial Budget Allocation o $250,000 o Contingent upon availability of funds subsequent to budgeting for commitments made in Initiative I.

34 Existing Fast Chargers in Maine Augusta Brunswick/Topsham South Portland Augusta Supercharger (Tesla) 58 Stephen King Drive Hannaford Supermarket (CCS/SAE + CHAdeMO) 29 Whitten Rd. Bangor/Brewer Darling's Nissan (CHAdeMO + J-1772) Sylvan Rd., Bangor Brewer Supercharger (Tesla) 24 Walton Dr, Brewer Goodwin Chevrolet (CCS/SAE + J-1772) 195 Pleasant St., Brunswick Lee Nissan of Topsham (CHAdeMO + J-1772) 107 Main Street, Topsham Hannaford Supermarket (CCS/SAE + CHAdeMO) Winners Circle, Topsham Freeport Freeport Supercharger (Tesla) 14 Justins Way Lewiston / Auburn Lee Nissan of Auburn (CHAdeMO + J-1772) 793 Center Street, Auburn Portland Hannaford Supermarket (CCS/SAE + CHAdeMO) 49 Baxter Blvd. Fore Street Garage (CHAdeMo and J-1772) 425 Fore St. Hannaford Market - Maine Mall (CCS/SAE + CHAdeMO) Gorham Rd. South Portland Recreation Center (CHAdeMO + J-1772) 215 Evans Street Pape Chevrolet (CCS/SAE + J-1772) 425 Westbrook St. Westbrook York Bill Dodge BMW (CCS/SAE) 15 Saunders Way BMW of Westbrook (CCS/SAE) 1 Saunders Way Hannaford Supermarket (CCS/SAE + CHAdeMO) 5 Hannaford Dr.