Through our integrated approach in helping communities understand, plan for and implement emerging transportation initiatives, we've developed several resources to help you accelerate the transition to alternative fuels transportation. Utilities and fleet managers, municipality leaders, property managers and community stakeholders can benefit from the following guides, fact sheets and online tools – resources developed by Advanced Energy based on our consulting, testing and education and outreach efforts, with the input and collaboration of NC PEV Taskforce participants.
PEV PLANNING TOOLBOX |
Description: Comprehensive guides that provide a head-start on preparing for PEVs and installing charging stations. |
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PEV Planning Toolbox: Accessibility for Public Charging Stations (1MB)
Addresses applicable codes, site designs and placement of charging stations to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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PEV Planning Toolbox: Encroachment Agreements(<1 MB)
Provides information to help those considering installation of charging stations in public Rights-of-Way in North Carolina.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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PEV Planning Toolbox: Strategic Plans(<1Mb)
Provides local governments and private institutions with an overview and case study of a formal PEV and charging station plan.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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PEV Planning Toolbox: Ride and Drive Kit(1MB)
Information for communities interested in hosting PEV Ride-and-Drive events. Kit includes sample waiver and liability forms and an event checklist.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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PEV Planning Toolbox: Dealer FAQs(<1MB)
For electric vehicle dealers, this fact sheet provides a brief overview on commonly asked questions by consumers ready to adopt PEVs.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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NC READINESS PLANS |
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NC PEV Roadmap (state-wide plan)
Created through the NC PEV Taskforce and project collaborators of the Mountains to Sea Initiative.
Download the NC PEV Roadmap(High-Res 9MB Without Appendices)
Download the NC PEV Roadmap Appendices(6MB)
Download the NC PEV Roadmap by Chapter
Contact/Questions—Katie Drye, Advanced Energy
Development of this material was made possible through the NC PEV Taskforce and project collaborators of the Mountains to Sea Initiative and through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC, Dominion Power and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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Greater Asheville Readiness Plan(9MB)
Created through the Land-of-Sky Regional Council/Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition
Unique Finding of Greater Asheville Plan
The greater Asheville area is one of the top tourist destinations in North Carolina, attracting people throughout the year. The Asheville PEV Readiness Plan explored ways they could integrate electric vehicles into their tourism economy.
Contact/Questions—Brian Taylor, Land-of-Sky Regional Council
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Greater Charlotte PEV Readiness Plan(8MB)
Created through the Centralina Council of Governments/Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition
Unique Finding of Greater Charlotte Plan
Charlotte's growth over the last few decades is due in large part to the strength of its business community. The Charlotte PEV Readiness Plan looked at ways to harness existing involvement of the business community with PEVs to continue accelerating the growth.
Contact/Questions—Sean Flaherty, Centralina Council of Governments
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Piedmont Triad PEV Readiness Plan(3MB)
Created through the Piedmont Triad Regional Council and NC Solar Center/NC State University
Unique Finding of Piedmont Triad Plan
The Piedmont Triad, which includes the Cities of Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro, is a major transportation hub, with major interstate highways and multiple transportation manufacturers. They found their stakeholders are eager to become engaged in PEV readiness planning and will continue involvement moving forward.
Contact/Questions—Hanna Cockburn, Piedmont Triad Regional Council
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Greater Triangle PEV Readiness Plan(7MB)
Created by Advanced Energy and Triangle J Council of Governments
Unique Finding of Greater Triangle Plan
North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh is located in the Triangle causing many of the stakeholders to have a state-wide focus. Leaders in the Triangle PEV readiness efforts found they can apply the resources developed locally in the Triangle to entities across the state.
Contact/Questions—Brennan Bouma, Triangle J Council of Governments
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GUIDES |
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Charging Station Installation Handbook for Electrical Contractors and Inspectors
Includes information to help contractors, inspectors, and facilities managers with applicable codes and standards, and design considerations for different installation locations.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC, Dominion Power and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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Community Planning Guide for Plug-in Electric Vehicles(1MB)
Simplify the integration of electric transportation initiatives in your community; best/recommended practices on installation, codes, standards, permitting and inspections, community outreach and education.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC, Dominion Power and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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Residential Charging Station Installation Handbook for Single– and Multi–Family Homeowners and Renters(2MB)
Includes best practices to address the unique challenges of charging station selection, installation and operation at single–family residential and multi–family dwellings.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC, Dominion Power and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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ONLINE RESOURCES/TOOLS |
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E-Learning Course on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (Charging Station) Installations
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E-Learning course helps installers identify National Electric Code requirements for residential and commercial installations of charging stations; approved by the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors; satisfies 4.0 CEUs for license renewal in NC.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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Charging Station Technology Review (search tool)
Unique web tool that provides a review, analysis and evaluation of technical information submitted by commercial vendors, service providers and other interested parties on charging stations.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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Fact Sheets |
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How to Drive Electric and Other FAQs on Electric Vehicles(2MB)
Answers to questions about owning and operating PEVs, charging stations, safety and batteries.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC, Dominion Power and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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PEVs at a Glance: North Carolina(<1MB)
An overview of PEVs in North Carolina: the numbers, benefits and support that makes NC a leading state for PEV adoption.
Development of this material was made possible through North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by Duke Energy NC.
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List of Resources and Guides for Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Readiness(<1MB)
Advanced Energy's Transportation Division helps communities to understand, plan for and implement emerging transportation initiatives. This handout contains a partial list of resources developed by Advanced Energy to assist communities with plug-in electric vehicle readiness.
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RESEARCH |
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PEV Usage Study Information Overview(1MB)
Studying real-world driving and operating behaviors of 40 Nissan LEAF owners in the Research Triangle area of NC.
Development of this material was made possible through Advanced Energy and North Carolina Public Benefits funds administered by the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).
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CASE STUDIES |
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Biogen Case Study(<1MB)
Learn how one corporate campus linked its corporate sustainability goals beyond direct business inputs and outputs by encouraging PEVs for its employees.
Development of this material was made possible through the U.S. Department of Energy's Blue Skies Green Jobs initiative.
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Pentair Case Study(<1MB)
Find out how one company, by installing plug-in electric vehicle charging stations for employee use, demonstrated that employees, even those with longer-than-average commutes, can contribute to emissions reductions and decreased petroleum use through use of electric fuel.
Development of this material was made possible through the U.S. Department of Energy's Blue Skies Green Jobs initiative.
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ADDITIONAL STATE GUIDES/RESOURCES |
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines- Sonoma County, California
A Toolkit for Community Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness- California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: A Guide for Local Governments in Washington State- Washington State Department of Commerce
Hawaii EV Ready- Guidebook for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations-Plug In America
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