Scorecard Questions and Answers

Final #	Draft #	Question		Summaries			Answer A	Score A		Answer B	Score B		Answer C	Score C		Answer D	Score D		Answer E	Score E		Answer F	Score F		Weighting	Notes
	Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Permitting and Inspection Process
	What kinds of legal processes and programs has your community implemented to address charging infrastructure installation?
	Application: Paperwork and Process
1	1	What is the average time to complete a permit application and installation?		EVSE Permit Permit Application Time		radio	Less than 1 day	1		1 to 2 days	0.8		2 days to 1 week	0.5		> 1 week	0.1					I don't know	0		2
2	2	What are the options for submitting an application? (check all that apply)		EVSE Permit Application Access		check	Online	0.5		In-person	0.2		By Telephone	0.2		Snail Mail	0.1					I don't know	0		2
3	4	Does your jurisdiction have specific EVSE installation permit applications, separate from a general electrical work permit application? (check all that apply)		Unique EVSE Installation Permit Availability		check	Yes, Residential	0.25		Yes, Commercial / Workplace	0.25		Yes, Public	0.25		Yes, Fast Charger	0.25					I don't know	0		1
	Information Access: Guidance and Assistance
4	5	How is information describing the permitting process made available? (check all that apply)		EVSE Permitting Process Information Availability		check	Online	0.25		Telephone Hotline	0.25		Print Publications	0.25		Training Sessions	0.25					I don't know	0		3
5	6	Is there an accessible designated point of contact for questions about the EVSE permitting process?		EVSE Permitting Point of Contact		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		1
	Permit and Inspection Fees: Cost to Consumers/Fleets
6	7	What is the approximate total fee for permits?		EVSE Permit Fee		radio	Free	1		$1-50	0.8		$50-100	0.5		More than $100	0.1					I don't know	0		1
7	8	What is the approximate total fee for inspections?		EVSE Installation Inspection Fee		radio	Free	1		$1-50	0.8		$50-100	0.5		More than $100	0.1					I don't know	0		1
	Training: Installation Workforce Training
8	9	Is there an installation training program available for local EVSE installers?		EVSE Installer Training Program Availability		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
9	10	Have local permitting inspectors been trained on the specifics of EVSE installations?		EVSE Installer Training with Local Inspectors		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
	Laws and Incentives/Financing
	What sorts of allowances and promotions does your community offer to support PEV utilization?
	Local and State Laws and Incentives: Available Funds
10	11	Does your state or local jurisdiction offer tax incentives, grants, or rebates for individuals or organizations to purchase highway certified plug-in vehicles? If so, how much is provided per vehicle (maximum allowable)?		PEV Tax Credits, Grants, or Rebates		radio	No	0.1		Less than $1000	0.5		$1001 to $2000	0.7		$2001 to $3000	0.85		More than $3000	1		I don't know	0		3
11	12	Does your state or local jurisdiction offer tax incentives, grants, or rebates for the installation of residential or public EVSE equipment? If so, how much is provided per installation (maximum allowable)?		EVSE Tax Credits, Grants, or Rebates		radio	No	0.1		Less than $250	0.5		$250 to $500	0.7		$501 to $750	0.85		More than $750	1		I don't know	0		3
12	13	What monetary or non-monetary incentives for plug-in vehicles does your state or local jurisdiction offer?		Other Incentives		check	Free Parking	0.2		HOV Lane Access	0.2		Free Charging	0.2		Reduced Licensing or Registration Fees	0.2		Exemption fro Vehicle Testing (e.g., emissions)	0.2		I don't know	0		3
13	14	Does your state or local jurisdiction have any existing laws that impact plug-in vehicle and infrastructure use? (These could include local fleet mandates to use electric vehicles, low carbon fuel standards or greenhouse gas emission regulations, or planning/zoning requirements for new construction to include EVSE provisions, among others.) If so, what are they?		Laws Affecting PEV Use		check + free text	Laws that encourage PEVs	1		Laws that restrict PEVs	-0.5		Neither	0.1								I don't know	0		2	ICF: Consider linking to the I&L database for the state information. [help text]
14	15	Are there any future laws or incentives pending or planned in your state or local jurisdiction that would assist in the deployment of plug-in vehicles? If so, what are they?		Pending Laws Affecting PEV Use		check + free text	Laws or incentives that encourage PEVs	1		Laws or incentives that restrict PEVs	-0.5		Neither	0.1								I don't know	0		1
	Financing Mechanisms: Loans or Credit
15	16	Does your state or jurisdiction have any existing programs/provisions (potentially with local financial institutions) for low-cost financing for purchase of plug-in vehicles or EVSE?		PEV Financing and Purchase Plan Availability		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
16	16a	Does your state or jurisdiction have any existing programs/provisions (potentially with local financial institutions) for low-cost financing for other "clean" technologies that could be applied to PEVs or EVSE?		Other Financing and Purchase Plan Availability		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
	Education and Outreach
	What programs has your community implemented to educate the public and businesses about PEV benefits and limitations?
	Educational Efforts: Information Distribution Conduits
17	17	Does your local jurisdiction have an outreach program to educate potential plug-in vehicle buyers and the general public about the benefits and costs of plug-in vehicles and infrastructure?		Local PEV Outreach Plans		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
18	18	Does your local jurisdiction have an informational website to provide local information about plug-in vehicles and infrastructure to the general public?		Locally Operated PEV Outreach Website		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
19	19	Does your local jurisdiction make use of existing Clean Cities resources on plug-in vehicles, such as the AFDC or fueleconomy.gov? If so, which ones?		Use of Clean Cities PEV Resources		radio + free text	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
20	20	Is your local jurisdiction part of a larger program to encourage the use of plug-in vehicles, such as Project Get Ready or National League of Cities? If so, which ones?		Local Participation in Regional or National PEV Program		radio + free text	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
21	21	Are local educational efforts coordinated at the regional or state level?		Local PEV Education Coordination		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
	Utility Interaction
	What is the interest and readiness level of the utility (or utilities) serving your community?
	Electricity Pricing: Rates and Programs
22	22	Does the jurisdiction’s local utility have a program in place to address grid infrastructure requirements and operational impacts of charging for plug-in vehicles?		Grid Impact Program at Local Utility		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
23	23	Does your jurisdiction’s local utility offer a separate EV rate for plug-in vehicles? If so, please describe the rate.		Utility Rate Structure for PEV Charging		radio + free text	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		1
24	24	Does your local utility offer any tools to assist the consumer in understanding the costs and benefits of plug-in vehicles under different rate structures?		Utility-provided Consumer Assistance		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
	Utility Planning and Implementation: Involvement and Attitude
25	25	Is the utility working as an active stakeholder in local efforts to deploy plug-in vehicles and infrastructure? (This could include participation in planning efforts, working with local jurisdictions on understanding building permitting and codes, and working with public utilities commissions on how the utility can be involved in plug-in vehicle rollouts.)		Utility Engagement		radio	Not engaged	0.1		Somewhat engaged	0.3		Moderately engaged	0.7		Highly engaged	1					I don't know	0		2
26	27	Has your utility developed a procedure for customers to notify the utility that they will be installing EVSE so the utility can plan for this additional demand?		Utility Notification Procedures for EVSE		radio	no	0.1		Yes, via automated reporting	1		Yes, via voluntary reporting	0.7								I don't know	0		1
27	28	Has the local utility deployed "smart grid" technologies to assist with development of future plug-in vehicle markets and capabilities?		Utility Technology Deployment Supporting PEVs		radio	no	0.1		Yes, planned in next 2-5 years	0.5		Yes, as a pilot with limited coverage	0.7		Yes, with full implementation for PEV owners	1					I don't know	0		2
	Plug-In Vehicle Conditions
	What is the market for PEVs like in your community and how likely are your constituents to adopt a PEV?
	Local Vehicle, EVSE, and Service Availability: Product Availability
28	30	Approximately, how many all-electric vehicles, such as the Nissan Leaf, are currently in use in your jurisdiction?		Current Local EV Population		radio	none	0.1		Less than 500	0.3		500 to 1000	0.5		Greater than 1000	1					I don't know	0		1	ICF: Consider adding resources to find this information if it's not at their fingertips (e.g., Hybrid Market Dashboard, local department of motor vehicles) [help text]
29	30a	Approximately, how many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, such as the Chevy Volt, are currently in use in your jurisdiction?		Current Local PHEV Population		radio	none	0.1		Less than 500	0.3		500 to 1000	0.5		Greater than 1000	1					I don't know	0		1	ICF: Consider adding resources to find this information if it's not at their fingertips (e.g., Hybrid Market Dashboard, local department of motor vehicles) [help text]
30	31	Approximately, how many plug-in vehicle models are projected to be available from manufacturers in your jurisdiction (or state) over the next one to two years?		Local PEV Availability		radio	Less than 3	0.1		3 to 5	0.3		6 to 10	0.5		More than 10	1					I don't know	0		2
31	32	How many dealerships selling PEVs are in your local jurisdiction?		Local PEV Dealership Population		radio	none	0.1		1	0.5		2 to 10	0.7		More than 10	1					I don't know	0		1
32	33	How many public EVSEs are currently in service in your local jurisdiction? (The Department of Energy’s AFDC Station Locator can assist in determining this number. Please provide the number of individual charge ports.)		Local Public EVSE Population		radio	none	0.1		Less than 10	0.3		10 to 25	0.7		More than 25	1					I don't know	0		2
33	34	Approximately, what percentage of PEV buyers are installing residential EVSE in your local jurisdiction?		Local Private EVSE Population		radio	Less than 25%	1		25% to 50%	1		50% to 75%	1		Greater than 75%	1					I don't know	0		2
34	35	Approximately, how many public EVSE locations are projected to be constructed in your jurisdiction over the next one to two years? (Please provide the number of individual charge ports.)		Local EVSE Installation Projections		radio	none	0.1		Less than 10	0.3		10 to 25	0.7		More than 25	1					I don't know	0		1
	Local Jurisdiction Projections for Plug-In Vehicle Implementation: Vehicle Technology Acceptance and Market Indicators
35	37	Approximately, how many plug-in vehicles (EVs or PHEVs) do state or local government fleets operate locally?		State/Local Government Fleet PEV Population		radio	none	0.1		Less than 5	0.5		5 to 10	0.7		More than 10	1					I don't know	0		2
36	38	Approximately, how many plug-in vehicles (EVs or PHEVs) do private fleets (including utility fleets) operate locally?		Private Fleet PEV Population		radio	none	0.1		Less than 10	0.5		10 to 25	0.7		More than 25	1					I don't know	0		2
37	39	Approximately, how many plug-in vehicles (EVs or PHEVs) do state or local government fleets plan to add locally in the next one to two years?		State/Local Government Fleet PEV Acquisition Projections		radio	none	0.1		Less than 10	0.5		10 to 25	0.7		More than 25	1					I don't know	0		1
38	40	Approximately, how many plug-in vehicles (EVs or PHEVs) do private fleets (including utility fleets) plan to add locally in the next one to two years?		Private Fleet PEV Acquisition Projections		radio	none	0.1		Less than 25	0.5		25 to 50	0.7		More than 50	1					I don't know	0		1
	Vehicle and Infrastructure Planning
	What is the long-view for PEV readiness in your community?
	Local Planning and Collaboration: Strategy and Oversight
39	43	Does your state or local jurisdiction have a comprehensive plug-in vehicle and infrastructure plan developed?		Comprehensive PEV/EVSE Plan		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
40	44	Does your state or local jurisdiction intend to develop a comprehensive plug-in vehicle and infrastructure plan within the next one to two years?		Comprehensive PEV/EVSE Plan Intentions		radio	no	0.1		yes, soon	0.9		yes, it's under development	1								I don't know	0		1
41	45	Has your local jurisdiction created a collaborative group of local stakeholders to help align diverse plug-in vehicle stakeholder interests and plan for deployment?		Locally Stakeholder Group/Partnerships		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2
42	46	Has the mayor or governor appointed a single agency or person to oversee the plan development and implementation?		Governmental Executive Leadership		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		1
	Microclimate Analysis/Market Potential: EVSE Placement
43	47	Has your local jurisdiction performed (or had someone else perform) an analysis of the optimal distribution of plug-in vehicles and public infrastructure to select the best locations for initial deployments?		Analysis of Optimal PEV/EVSE Deployment		radio	no	0.1		yes	1											I don't know	0		2