The Selection Process
The Ready, Set, Charge! Bay Area EV Readiness Awards will be presented for electric vehicle programs, policies and infrastructure in three categories: EV-Ready Business, EV-Ready Development (multi-unit housing), and EV-Ready Community (local government). Nominations have been collected by means of region-wide surveys designed to solicit specifics on EV readiness. Awardees were evaluated by a distinguished awards committee and will be presented at the Charged 2012: EV Symposium Silicon Valley luncheon on August 23rd.
The Criteria
EV-Ready Community
- Local official training and education programs
- Community outreach
- Streamline permitting and inspection processes
- Updated policies and building codes
- Current and/or planned number of private and public charging stations
- EVs in municipal fleets and public transportation
EV-Ready Business
- EV leader engagement and strategy
- Employee awareness and EV use incentive programs
- Current and/or planned number of EV charging stations
- EVs in fleet
EV-Ready Housing Development
- Supportive EV and charging station services and/or policies
- Providing information on EV amenities and procedures
- EV charging station pre-wiring and/or electrical system readiness
- Current and/or planned number of EV charging stations
Awards Committee
- David Peterson (Nissan USA)
- Don Bray (AltaTerra Research)
- Jason Smith (ECOtality)
- Jim Helmer (SWARCO)
- John Boesel (CALSTART)
- Karen Schkolnick (BAAQMD)
- Mike Calise (Schneider Electric)
- Richard Battersby (UC-Davis)
- Ulric Kwan (PG&E)
For more information, please contact
Diana Chou
Program Associate
dchou@baclimate.org
