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Incentives for Charging Retrofits
T3._ Provide incentives for retrofitting of existing structures with outlets for chargers. RCW 35.63.126(4) specifies that “Cities are authorized to adopt incentive programs to encourage the retrofitting of existing structures with the electrical outlets capable of charging electric vehicles. Incentives … Continue reading
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EV Integration *
T3.7 EV integration * Reevaluate regulations and make necessary changes to ensure charging stations are able to be permitted in locations where they are needed. RCW 35.63.126 requires the development regulations of all cities and counties to allow battery charging … Continue reading
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Free EV Parking *
T3.2 Free EV parking * Allow free parking for all electric vehicles at local government buildings and in city centers to encourage the adoption of all electric vehicles. Increase cost of parking for non‐EV vehicles. In December 2018 there were … Continue reading
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Shared Chargers for Heavy Duty Vehicles
T3._ Shared chargers for heavy duty vehicles Plan and locate chargers for heavy duty EVs so at least some of them can be shared by city vehicles, IT buses, and school district buses…. (Charge the school buses in the middle … Continue reading
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Grid-Connected Appliances *
B4.11 Grid-connected appliances * Require smart appliances in new construction, especially water heaters that control timing of demand. WAC 51-56-0501.1.2 requires heat pump water heaters manufactured after January 1, 2021 and other electric storage water heaters manufactured after January 1st, … Continue reading
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Green Building Tracking *
B3.5 Green building tracking * Develop data methodology to monitor use and impacts of green building incentives, to inform future incentives and develop recommendations for policy or programs. The Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s “Guidelines for the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Verification, … Continue reading
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Feed-in Tariffs
B5.2 Feed-in Tariffs Offer feed-in tariffs to incentivize solar projects. Feed-in tariffs – and the similar policy of “production incentives” – are guaranteed prices that producers of renewable energy receive for each kilowatt hour (kWH) of electricity they generate. Successful … Continue reading
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Water Reuse
W2.10 Water reuse Develop a water reuse program for water conservation on site. Provide technical assistance and incentives, such as free rain barrels, to gather water and use on site (e.g., rain barrels for irrigation). Orbital Systems’ shower, inspired by … Continue reading
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Reduce Local Delivery Emissions
T2.__ Reduce local delivery emissions Last mile delivery accounts for roughly half the costs of getting goods from manufacturers to the door. Recent research in Seattle concluded that cruising for a parking space occupied about 28% of the median delivery … Continue reading
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Combined Sewer
W2.13 Combined sewer Separate combined sewer and stormwater system. Start with feasibility study and follow through on findings. According to the City’s 2019 Wastewater Management Plan, 56% of Olympia’s Central Wastewater Basin downtown is a combined system; so are 8% … Continue reading
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