Municipal Electric Utilities Association MEUANew York Municipal Power

Municipal Electric Utilities Association (MEUA)/New York Municipal Power Authority (NYMPA) IEEP Program - Electric Vehicle Activities July 2018

MEUA/NYMPA Member System Snapshot • 35 Systems – 101, 000 Utility Customers – in existence since 2001 • Largest include Fairport (17, 030) Plattsburgh (10, 200), Solvay (5, 600) • 15 systems have between 1, 500 – 5, 000 customers • 17 systems have under 1, 500 customers. • Diverse system locations (urban, rural, tourist destination, and university setting) • Individual tailored grassroots member programs

Electric Vehicle Program Objectives • Utilize individual member demonstrations to provide learning lessons for other systems within the association – Experimental Demonstrations • Utilize municipal electric utility staff to provide in-kind installation support to increase cost effectiveness and ensure reliable distribution system integration – Ensure Utility Coordination • Lead by example by targeting electric municipal fleet vehicles (bucket trucks, meter reader vehicles, maintenance staff) – Environmental Stewardship and Cost Control • Promote electric and hybrid technologies through targeted incentives and utilize high visibility areas to increase awareness and to promote local businesses – Raise Public Awareness • Leverage public funding and in-kind services to maximize opportunities – Minimize All-In Costs

Fleet Vehicles • The IEEP has supported the purchase of 30 hybrid vehicles utilized by meter readers, utility management staff, and maintenance workers • Additional purchases planned for 2018 & 2019.

Fleet Vehicles - Hybrid Bucket Trucks • The IEEP supported the incremental cost to convert 4 bucket trucks to hybrid technology in Solvay, Lake Placid, Arcade, & Penn Yan • Two additional conversions planned for 2018

Churchville, Spencerport, Fairport, Rouses Point • Supported the installation dual charging systems • Installed near high visibility areas adjacent to canal corridors and downtown areas • In-kind labor support provided by the municipal electric departments • Additional installation being planned in Churchville, Spencerport and Solvay

Village of Hamilton • Dual charging system installed at local hotel • Co-Funded with IEEP and private funding • In-kind labor support provided by Hamilton Electric Department

Lessons Learned & Going Forward Strategy • Continue with Fleet example… Hybrid bucket trucks and meter readers • EV Charging Stations have seen low usage …Target high visibility locations and publicize o Don’t rush all member systems… Not for every system at this time • Follow GRID interconnectivity processes… Manage closely to ensure proper siting within the distribution system to ensure reliability and efficiency • Continue to utilize grass roots strategy… Leverage in-kind funding and utility expertise

Other IEEP 2017 Activity • • • Completed over 1, 600 EE & renewable projects 35% LED (residential, commercial retrofit, streetlighting) 14% Residential Insulation Programs 12% Energy Star Appliance Incentives 10% Motor & Variable Speed Drive System Installations Approximately 51% of IEEP homes heat solely with electric while 81% use a combination of electric and other heat sources.

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