Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
As electric vehicles become more accessible, increasing numbers of Chester County residents are turning to them for their transportation needs. Municipalities can accelerate and support this transition to electric vehicles by planning for new infrastructure that includes renewable energy generation and electric vehicle charging stations. The use of electric vehicles is also facilitated through implementing appropriate ordinances for electric vehicle infrastructure. The resource links below encourage and support the use electric vehicles.
Planning for Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle eTool
This Chester County Planning Commission eTool provides a quick overview of electric vehicle information, benefits, considerations, and resources.
DVRPC Electric Vehicle Resource Kit
The Electric Vehicle Resource Kit is managed and updated to provide reliable and accurate information and answer new questions as they arise. The overall intent of the resource kit is to help answer the question "What should my municipality do about electric vehicles?" and is written with municipal managers in mind. The information may also be useful to businesses, fleet managers, and potential electric vehicle owners.
PA DEP Electric Vehicles
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection page on Electric Vehicles provides information on alternative fuels incentive grants, benefits of electric vehicles, a roadmap to increase electric vehicle use in Pennsylvania, and a fact sheet providing essential information about electric vehicles. The Amped: EV Webinar Series includes recorded webinars describing the basics and benefits of electric vehicles for residents, local governments, businesses, and fleet managers as well as an FAQ about driving electric vehicles.
PennDOT's EV Model Ordinance Toolkit
PennDOT worked with Temple University to develop a model ordinance and resource toolkit for municipalities looking to promote and regulate electric vehicle charging stations in the public realm.
Locating EV Charging Stations
These two interactive mapping websites provide nationwide EV charging station locations:
Funding and Financing
PA DEP Alternative Fuel Rebates for Consumers
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has alternative fuel rebates for consumers. Eligibility requirements, how to apply for rebates, and the level of rebate based on type of vehicle are explained.