S 948 ISCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

112th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

1st SessionCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

S. 948CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

To promote the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, and for other purposes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

May 11, 2011CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. ALEXANDER) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

A BILLCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

To promote the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, and for other purposes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the ‘Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Table of Contents- The table of contents of this Act is as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2. Findings.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 3. Definitions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE I--NATIONAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

Sec. 101. National Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 102. National assessment and plan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 103. Technical assistance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 104. Workforce training.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 105. Federal fleets.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 106. Targeted Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Communities Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 107. Plug-in electric drive vehicle private fleet upgrade program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE II--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 201. Research and development program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 202. Advanced batteries for tomorrow prize.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 203. Study on the supply of raw materials.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 204. Study on the collection and preservation of data collected from plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE III--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. 301. Utility planning for plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 302. Loan guarantees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 303. Prohibition on disposing of advanced batteries in landfills.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 304. Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Technical Advisory Committee.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 305. Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Interagency Task Force.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) the United States is the largest consumer of petroleum in the world, consuming 19,500,000 barrels per day of petroleum products during 2008;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) high and volatile international oil prices represent a significant and ongoing threat to the economic and national security of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) many of the nations on which the United States relies for petroleum supplies or that significantly affect the world petroleum market share neither the national interest nor the values of the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) the United States imports more than 50 percent of the petroleum needs of the country each day;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) in 2008, the net deficit of the United States in petroleum trade amounted to more than $380,000,000,000, or nearly 60 percent of the total trade deficit;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) the transportation sector of the United States accounts for over 2/3 of total national petroleum consumption and is 94 percent reliant on petroleum;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) the electrification of the transportation sector represents a direct pathway to significant reduction in petroleum dependence, because passenger cars and light trucks account for more than 60 percent of the transportation petroleum demand and more than 40 percent of total petroleum demand in the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) the electrification of the transportation sector promotes national energy security because the electric power sector uses a diverse range of domestic electricity generation sources;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) plug-in electric drive vehicles, when running on electric power, produce no tailpipe emissions;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) the deployment of 700,000 plug-in electric drive vehicles would result in a petroleum savings of approximately 10,000,000 barrels per year compared to the annual petroleum consumption as of the date of enactment of this Act;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(11) in 2030, the United States could feasibly deploy more than 100,000,000 plug-in electric drive vehicles, which would result in a petroleum savings of more than 1,000,000,000 barrels of petroleum per year and greenhouse gas reductions of over 300,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide compared to the annual petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as of the date of enactment of this Act; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(12) a targeted deployment program for plug-in electric drive vehicles that is focused on competitively selected deployment communities--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) is a critical component of a comprehensive effort to speed plug-in electric drive vehicle penetration rates;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) will contribute to the larger national effort to deploy plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) will inform best practices for the wide-scale deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) will substantially reduce the oil consumption of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

(a) In General- In this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) AGENCY- The term ‘agency’ has the meaning given the term ‘Executive agency’ in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE- The term ‘charging infrastructure’ means any property (not including a building) if the property is used for the recharging of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including electrical panel upgrades, wiring, conduit, trenching, pedestals, and related equipment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) COMMITTEE- The term ‘Committee’ means the Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Technical Advisory Committee established by section 304.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) DEPLOYMENT COMMUNITY- The term ‘deployment community’ means a community selected by the Secretary to be part of the targeted plug-in electric drive vehicles deployment communities program under section 106.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) ELECTRIC UTILITY- The term ‘electric utility’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2602).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) FEDERAL-AID SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS- The term ‘Federal-aid system of highways’ means a highway system described in section 103 of title 23, United States Code.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE- The term ‘plug-in electric drive vehicle’ has the meaning given the term in section 131(a)(5) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17011(a)(5)).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) PRIZE- The term ‘Prize’ means the Advanced Batteries for Tomorrow Prize established by section 202.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) SECRETARY- The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Energy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) TASK FORCE- The term ‘Task Force’ means the Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Interagency Task Force established by section 305.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Definition of Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle- Section 131(a)(5) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17011(a)(5)) is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and indenting appropriately;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) by striking ‘means a vehicle that--’ and inserting ‘means--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) a vehicle that--’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) in subparagraph (A)(iii) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ‘; and’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) any other motor vehicle--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(i) for which the motive electric power can be recharged from an external source of power; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(ii) that has a maximum speed of greater than 25 miles per hour.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE I--NATIONAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 101. NATIONAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

(a) In General- There is established within the Department of Energy a national plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment program for the purpose of assisting in the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Goals- The goals of the national program described in subsection (a) include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) the reduction and displacement of petroleum use by accelerating the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) the facilitation of the rapid deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, particularly into the mainstream consumer market;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) the achievement of significant market penetrations by plug-in electric drive vehicles nationally;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) the establishment of models for the rapid deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles nationally, including models for the deployment of residential, private, and publicly available charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) the increase of consumer knowledge and acceptance of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) the encouragement of the innovation and investment necessary to achieve mass market deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) the facilitation of the integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles into electricity distribution systems and the larger electric grid while maintaining grid system performance and reliability;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) the provision of technical assistance to communities across the United States to prepare for plug-in electric drive vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) the support of workforce training across the United States relating to plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Duties- In carrying out this title, the Secretary shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments that want to create deployment programs for plug-in electric drive vehicles in the communities over which the governments have jurisdiction;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) perform national assessments of the potential deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles under section 102;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) synthesize and disseminate data from the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) develop best practices for the successful deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) carry out workforce training under section 104;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) establish the targeted plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment communities program under section 106; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) in conjunction with the Task Force, make recommendations to Congress and the President on methods to reduce the barriers to plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Report- Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress made in implementing the national program described in subsection (a) that includes--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) a description of the progress made by--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the technical assistance program under section 103; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the workforce training program under section 104; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) any updated recommendations of the Secretary for changes in Federal programs to promote the purposes of this title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(e) National Information Clearinghouse- The Secretary shall make available to the public, in a timely manner, information regarding--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) the cost, performance, usage data, and technical data regarding plug-in electric drive vehicles and associated infrastructure, including information from the deployment communities established under section 106; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) any other educational information that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(f) Authorization of Appropriations- For the period of fiscal years 2011 through 2016, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out sections 101 through 103.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 102. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN.

(a) In General- The Secretary shall carry out a national assessment and develop a national plan for plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment that includes--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) an assessment of the maximum feasible deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles by 2020 and 2030;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) the establishment of national goals for market penetration of plug-in electric drive vehicles by 2020 and 2030;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) a plan for providing technical assistance to communities across the United States to prepare for plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) a plan for quantifying the reduction in petroleum consumption and the net impact on greenhouse gas emissions due to the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) in consultation with the Task Force, any recommendations to the President and to Congress for changes in Federal programs (including laws, regulations, and guidelines)--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) to better promote the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) to reduce barriers to the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) a plan for integrating the successes and barriers to deployment identified by the deployment communities program established under section 106 to prepare communities across the United States for the rapid deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Timing-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) INITIAL DRAFT- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an initial draft of the national plan that includes the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) FINAL VERSION- Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a final version of the national plan that includes the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Updates- Not later than 2 years after the date of development of the plan described in subsection (a), and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall use market data and information from the targeted plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment communities program established under section 106 and other relevant data to update the plan to reflect real world market conditions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 103. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

(a) Technical Assistance to State, Local, and Tribal Governments-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- In carrying out this title, the Secretary shall provide, at the request of the Governor, Mayor, county executive, or the designee of such an official, technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments to assist with the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REQUIREMENTS- The technical assistance described in paragraph (1) shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) training on codes and standards for building and safety inspectors;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) training on best practices for expediting permits and inspections;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) education and outreach on frequently asked questions relating to the various types of plug-in electric drive vehicles and associated infrastructure, battery technology, and disposal; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) the dissemination of information regarding best practices for the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) PRIORITY- In providing technical assistance under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) communities that have established public and private partnerships, including partnerships comprised of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) elected and appointed officials from each of the participating State, local, and tribal governments;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) relevant generators and distributors of electricity;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) public utility commissions;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) departments of public works and transportation;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(v) owners and operators of property that will be essential to the deployment of a sufficient level of publicly available charging infrastructure (including privately owned parking lots or structures and commercial entities with public access locations);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vi) plug-in electric drive vehicle manufacturers or retailers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vii) third-party providers of charging infrastructure or services;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(viii) owners of any major fleet that will participate in the program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ix) as appropriate, owners and operators of regional electric power distribution and transmission facilities; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(x) other existing community coalitions recognized by the Department of Energy;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) communities that, as determined by the Secretary, have best demonstrated that the public is likely to embrace plug-in electric drive vehicles, giving particular consideration to communities that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) have documented waiting lists to purchase plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) have developed projections of the quantity of plug-in electric drive vehicles supplied to dealers; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) have assessed the quantity of charging infrastructure installed or for which permits have been issued;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) communities that have shown a commitment to serving diverse consumer charging infrastructure needs, including the charging infrastructure needs for single- and multi-family housing and public and privately owned commercial infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) communities that have established regulatory and educational efforts to facilitate consumer acceptance of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including by--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) adopting (or being in the process of adopting) streamlined permitting and inspections processes for residential charging infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) providing customer informational resources, including providing plug-in electric drive information on community or other websites.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) BEST PRACTICES- The Secretary shall collect and disseminate information to State, local, and tribal governments creating plans to deploy plug-in electric drive vehicles on best practices (including codes and standards) that uses data from--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the program established by section 106;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the activities carried out by the Task Force; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) existing academic and industry studies of the factors that contribute to the successful deployment of new technologies, particularly studies relating to alternative fueled vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) GRANTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to State, local, and tribal governments or to partnerships of government and private entities to assist the governments and partnerships--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) in preparing a community deployment plan under section 106; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) in preparing and implementing programs that support the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) APPLICATION- A State, local, or tribal government that seeks to receive a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the Secretary an application for the grant at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) USE OF FUNDS- A State, local, or tribal government receiving a grant under this paragraph shall use the funds--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) to develop a community deployment plan that shall be submitted to the next available competition under section 106; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) to carry out activities that encourage the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) planning for and installing charging infrastructure, particularly to develop and demonstrate diverse and cost-effective planning, installation, and operations options for deployment of single family and multifamily residential, workplace, and publicly available charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) updating building, zoning, or parking codes and permitting or inspection processes;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) workforce training, including the training of permitting officials;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IV) public education described in the proposed marketing plan;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(V) supplementing (and not supplanting) the number of plug-in electric drive vehicles that are purchased by State, local, and tribal governments; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(VI) any other activities, as determined to be necessary by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) CRITERIA- The Secretary shall develop and publish criteria for the selection of technical assistance grants, including requirements for the submission of applications under this paragraph.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(E) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this paragraph.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Updating Model Building Codes, Permitting and Inspection Processes, and Zoning or Parking Rules-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the International Code Council, and any other organizations that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, shall develop and publish guidance for--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) model building codes for the inclusion of separate circuits for charging infrastructure, as appropriate, in new construction and major renovations of private residences, buildings, or other structures that could provide publicly available charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) model construction permitting or inspection processes that allow for the expedited installation of charging infrastructure for purchasers of plug-in electric drive vehicles (including a permitting process that allows a vehicle purchaser to have charging infrastructure installed not later than 1 week after a request); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) model zoning, parking rules, or other local ordinances that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) facilitate the installation of publicly available charging infrastructure, including commercial entities that provide public access to infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) allow for access to publicly available charging infrastructure.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) OPTIONAL ADOPTION- An applicant for selection for technical assistance under this section or as a deployment community under section 106 shall not be required to use the model building codes, permitting and inspection processes, or zoning, parking rules, or other ordinances included in the report under paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) SMART GRID INTEGRATION- In developing the model codes or ordinances described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider smart grid integration.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 104. WORKFORCE TRAINING.

(a) Maintenance and Support-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee and the Task Force, shall award grants to institutions of higher education and other qualified training and education institutions for the establishment of programs to provide training and education for vocational workforce development through centers of excellence.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) PURPOSE- Training funded under this subsection shall be intended to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills needed to work on and maintain, and provide emergency assistance relating to, plug-in electric drive vehicles and the infrastructure required to support plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) SCOPE- Training funded under this subsection shall include training for--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) first responders;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) electricians and contractors who will be installing infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) engineers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) code inspection officials; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(E) dealers and mechanics.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Design- The Secretary shall award grants to institutions of higher education and other qualified training and education institutions for the establishment of programs to provide training and education in designing plug-in electric drive vehicles and associated components and infrastructure to ensure that the United States can lead the world in this field.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 to carry out this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 105. FEDERAL FLEETS.

(a) In General- Electricity consumed by Federal agencies to fuel plug-in electric drive vehicles--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) is an alternative fuel (as defined in section 301 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13218)); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) shall be accounted for under Federal fleet management reporting requirements, not under Federal building management reporting requirements.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Assessment and Report- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 3 years thereafter, the Federal Energy Management Program of the Department of Energy and the General Services Administration, in consultation with the Task Force, shall complete an assessment of Federal Government fleets, including the Postal Service and the Department of Defense, and submit a report to Congress that describes--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) for each Federal agency, which types of vehicles the agency uses that would or would not be suitable for near-term and medium-term conversion to plug-in electric drive vehicles, taking into account the types of vehicles for which plug-in electric drive vehicles could provide comparable functionality and lifecycle costs;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) how many plug-in electric drive vehicles could be deployed by the Federal Government in 5 years and in 10 years, assuming that plug-in electric drive vehicles are available and are purchased when new vehicles are needed or existing vehicles are replaced;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) the estimated cost to the Federal Government for vehicle purchases under paragraph (2); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) a description of any updates to the assessment based on new market data.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Inventory and Data Collection-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- In carrying out the assessment and report under subsection (b), the Federal Energy Management Program, in consultation with the General Services Administration, shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) develop an information request for each agency that operates a fleet of at least 20 motor vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) establish guidelines for each agency to use in developing a plan to deploy plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) AGENCY RESPONSES- Each agency that operates a fleet of at least 20 motor vehicles shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) collect information on the vehicle fleet of the agency in response to the information request described in paragraph (1); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) develop a plan to deploy plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES- The Federal Energy Management Program shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) analyze the information submitted by each agency under paragraph (2);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) approve or suggest amendments to the plan of each agency to ensure that the plan is consistent with the goals and requirements of this Act; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) submit a plan to Congress and the General Services Administration to be used in developing the pilot program described in subsection (e).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Budget Request- Each agency of the Federal Government shall include plug-in electric drive vehicle purchases identified in the report under subsection (b) in the budget of the agency to be included in the budget of the United States Government submitted by the President under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(e) Pilot Program To Deploy Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles in the Federal Fleet-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Administrator of General Services shall acquire plug-in electric drive vehicles and the requisite charging infrastructure to be deployed in a range of locations in Federal Government fleets, which may include the United States Postal Service and the Department of Defense, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) DATA COLLECTION- The Administrator of General Services shall collect data regarding--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the cost, performance, and use of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the Federal fleet;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the deployment and integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the Federal fleet; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) the contribution of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the Federal fleet toward reducing the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) REPORT- Not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) describes the status of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the Federal fleet; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) includes an analysis of the data collected under this subsection.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) PUBLIC WEB SITE- The Federal Energy Management Program shall maintain and regularly update a publicly available Web site that provides information on the status of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the Federal fleet.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(f) Acquisition Priority- Section 507(g) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13257(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(5) PRIORITY- The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize the acquisition of plug-in electric drive vehicles (as defined in section 131(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17011(a)) over nonelectric alternative fueled vehicles.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(g) Maximum Purchase Price of Motor Vehicle- Section 702 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (31 U.S.C. 1343 note; Public Law 111-117) is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) by striking ‘section 16 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 810),’ and inserting ‘section 1343(c) of title 31, United States Code,’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ‘: Provided further, That the limits set forth in this section shall not apply to any vehicle that is a commercial vehicle and that operates using an emerging motor vehicle technology, including plug-in hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(h) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated for the Federal Government to pay for incremental costs to purchase or lease plug-in electric drive vehicles and the requisite charging infrastructure for Federal fleets $25,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 106. TARGETED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- There is established within the national plug-in electric drive deployment program established under section 101 a targeted plug-in electric drive vehicle deployment communities program (referred to in this section as the ‘Program’).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) EXISTING ACTIVITIES- In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall coordinate and supplement, not supplant, any ongoing plug-in electric drive deployment activities under section 131 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17011).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) DEPLOYMENT-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall establish a competitive process to select deployment communities for the Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES- In selecting participants for the Program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only consider applications submitted by State, tribal, or local government entities (or groups of State, tribal, or local government entities).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) SELECTION- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and not later than 1 year after the date on which any subsequent amounts are appropriated for the Program, the Secretary shall select the deployment communities under this paragraph.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) TERMINATION- The Program shall be carried out for a 3-year period beginning on the date funding under this Act is first provided to the deployment community.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Goals- The goals of the Program are--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) to facilitate the rapid deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the deployment of 400,000 plug-in electric drive vehicles in the deployment communities selected under paragraph (2);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the near-term achievement of significant market penetration in deployment communities; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) supporting the achievement of significant market penetration nationally;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) to establish models for the rapid deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles nationally, including for the deployment of single-family and multifamily residential, workplace, and publicly available charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) to increase consumer knowledge and acceptance of, and exposure to, plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) to encourage the innovation and investment necessary to achieve mass market deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) to demonstrate the integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles into electricity distribution systems and the larger electric grid while maintaining or improving grid system performance, security, and reliability;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) to demonstrate protocols and communication standards that facilitate vehicle integration into the grid and provide seamless charging for consumers traveling through multiple utility distribution systems;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) to investigate differences among deployment communities and to develop best practices for implementing vehicle electrification in various communities, including best practices for planning for and facilitating the construction of residential, workplace, and publicly available infrastructure to support plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) to collect comprehensive data on the purchase and use of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including charging profile data at unit and aggregate levels, to inform best practices for rapidly deploying plug-in electric drive vehicles in other locations, including for the installation of charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) to reduce and displace petroleum use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) to increase domestic manufacturing capacity and commercialization in a manner that will establish the United States as a world leader in plug-in electric drive vehicle technologies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Deployment Community Selection Criteria-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that selected deployment communities serve as models of deployment for various communities across the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) SELECTION- In selecting communities under this section, the Secretary--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) the combination of selected communities is diverse in population, population density, demographics, urban and suburban composition, typical commuting patterns, climate, and type of utility (including investor-owned, publicly owned, cooperatively owned, distribution-only, and vertically integrated utilities);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the combination of selected communities is diverse in geographic distribution, and at least 1 deployment community is located in each Petroleum Administration for Defense District;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) at least 1 community selected has a population of less than 500,000;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) grants are of a sufficient amount such that each deployment community will achieve significant market penetration, particularly into the mainstream consumer market; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(v) the deployment communities are representative of other communities across the United States;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) is encouraged to select a combination of deployment communities that includes multiple models or approaches for deploying plug-in electric drive vehicles that the Secretary believes are reasonably likely to be effective, including multiple approaches to the deployment of charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) in addition to the criteria described in subparagraph (A), may give preference to applicants proposing a greater non-Federal cost share; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) when considering deployment community plans, shall take into account previous Department of Energy and other Federal investments to ensure that the maximum domestic benefit from Federal investments is realized.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) CRITERIA-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than 90 days after the date on which any subsequent amounts are appropriated for the Program, the Secretary shall publish criteria for the selection of deployment communities that include requirements that applications be submitted by a State, tribal, or local government entity (or groups of State, tribal, or local government entities).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS- The criteria published by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall include application requirements that, at a minimum, include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) achievable goals and methodologies for--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) the number of plug-in electric drive vehicles to be deployed in the community;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) the expected percentage of light-duty vehicle sales that would be sales of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) the adoption of plug-in electric drive vehicles (including medium- or heavy-duty vehicles) in private and public fleets during the 3-year duration of the Program; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IV) a method to generate revenue to maintain the infrastructure investments made by the Program after the termination of the Program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) data that demonstrate that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) the public is likely to embrace plug-in electric drive vehicles, which may include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(aa) the quantity of plug-in electric drive vehicles purchased;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(bb) the number of individuals on a waiting list to purchase a plug-in electric drive vehicle;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(cc) projections of the quantity of plug-in electric drive vehicles supplied to dealers; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(dd) any assessment of the quantity of charging infrastructure installed or for which permits have been issued; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(II) automobile manufacturers and dealers will be able to provide and service the targeted number of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the community for the duration of the program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) clearly defined geographic boundaries of the proposed deployment area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) a community deployment plan for the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, charging infrastructure, and services in the deployment community;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(v) assurances that a majority of the vehicle deployments anticipated in the plan will be personal vehicles authorized to travel on the United States Federal-aid system of highways, and secondarily, private or public sector plug-in electric drive fleet vehicles, but may also include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) private or public sector plug-in electric drive fleet vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) medium- and heavy-duty plug-in hybrid vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) any other plug-in electric drive vehicle authorized to travel on the United States Federal-aid system of highways; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vi) any other merit-based criteria, as determined by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) COMMUNITY DEPLOYMENT PLANS- Plans for the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) a proposed level of cost sharing in accordance with subsection (d)(2)(C);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) documentation demonstrating a substantial partnership with relevant stakeholders, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) a list of stakeholders that includes--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) elected and appointed officials from each of the participating State, local, and tribal governments;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) all relevant generators and distributors of electricity;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) State utility regulatory authorities;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IV) departments of public works and transportation;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(V) owners and operators of property that will be essential to the deployment of a sufficient level of publicly available charging infrastructure (including privately owned parking lots or structures and commercial entities with public access locations);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(VI) plug-in electric drive vehicle manufacturers or retailers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(VII) third-party providers of residential, workplace, private, and publicly available charging infrastructure or services;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(VIII) owners of any major fleet that will participate in the program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IX) as appropriate, owners and operators of regional electric power distribution and transmission facilities; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(X) as appropriate, other existing community coalitions recognized by the Department of Energy;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) evidence of the commitment of the stakeholders to participate in the partnership;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) a clear description of the role and responsibilities of each stakeholder; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) a plan for continuing the engagement and participation of the stakeholders, as appropriate, throughout the implementation of the deployment plan;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) a description of the number of plug-in electric drive vehicles anticipated to be plug-in electric drive personal vehicles and the number of plug-in electric drive vehicles anticipated to be privately owned fleet or public fleet vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) a plan for deploying residential, workplace, private, and publicly available charging infrastructure, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) an assessment of the number of consumers who will have access to private residential charging infrastructure in single-family or multifamily residences;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) options for accommodating plug-in electric drive vehicle owners who are not able to charge vehicles at their place of residence;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) an assessment of the number of consumers who will have access to workplace charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) a plan for ensuring that the charging infrastructure or plug-in electric drive vehicle be able to send and receive the information needed to interact with the grid and be compatible with smart grid technologies to the extent feasible;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(v) an estimate of the number and distribution of publicly and privately owned charging stations that will be publicly or commercially available;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vi) an estimate of the quantity of charging infrastructure that will be privately funded or located on private property; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vii) a description of equipment to be deployed, including assurances that, to the maximum extent practicable, equipment to be deployed will meet open, nonproprietary standards for connecting to plug-in electric drive vehicles that are either--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) commonly accepted by industry at the time the equipment is being acquired; orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) meet the standards developed by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology under section 1305 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17385);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(E) a plan for effective marketing of and consumer education relating to plug-in electric drive vehicles, charging services, and infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(F) descriptions of updated building codes (or a plan to update building codes before or during the grant period) to include charging infrastructure or dedicated circuits for charging infrastructure, as appropriate, in new construction and major renovations;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(G) descriptions of updated construction permitting or inspection processes (or a plan to update construction permitting or inspection processes) to allow for expedited installation of charging infrastructure for purchasers of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including a permitting process that allows a vehicle purchaser to have charging infrastructure installed in a timely manner;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(H) descriptions of updated zoning, parking rules, or other local ordinances as are necessary to facilitate the installation of publicly available charging infrastructure and to allow for access to publicly available charging infrastructure, as appropriate;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) descriptions of incentives for residents in a deployment community who purchase and register a new plug-in electric drive vehicle, in addition to any Federal incentives, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) a rebate of part of the purchase price of the vehicle;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) reductions in sales taxes or registration fees;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) rebates or reductions in the costs of permitting, purchasing, or installing home plug-in electric drive vehicle charging infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) rebates or reductions in State or local toll road access charges;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(J) additional consumer benefits, such as preferred parking spaces or single-rider access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes for plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(K) a proposed plan for making necessary utility and grid upgrades, including economically sound and cybersecure information technology upgrades and employee training, and a plan for recovering the cost of the upgrades;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(L) a description of utility, grid operator, or third-party charging service provider, policies and plans for accommodating the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) rate structures or provisions and billing protocols for the charging of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) analysis of potential impacts to the grid;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) plans for using information technology or third-party aggregators--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) to minimize the effects of charging on peak loads;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) to enhance reliability; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) to provide other grid benefits;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) plans for working with smart grid technologies or third-party aggregators for the purposes of smart charging and for allowing 2-way communication;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(M) a deployment timeline;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(N) a plan for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the plan, including metrics for assessing the success of the deployment and an approach to updating the plan, as appropriate; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(O) a description of the manner in which any grant funds applied for under subsection (d) will be used and the proposed local cost share for the funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Applications and Grants-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) APPLICATIONS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- Not later than 150 days after the date of publication by the Secretary of selection criteria described in subsection (c)(3), any State, tribal, or local government, or group of State, tribal, or local governments may apply to the Secretary to become a deployment community.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) JOINT SPONSORSHIP-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) IN GENERAL- An application submitted under subparagraph (A) may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, carsharing companies or organizations, third-party plug-in electric drive vehicle service providers, or other appropriated entities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS- A grant provided under this subsection shall only be disbursed to a State, tribal, or local government, or group of State, tribal, or local governments, regardless of whether the application is jointly sponsored under clause (i).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) GRANTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- In each application, the applicant may request up to $250,000,000 in financial assistance from the Secretary to fund projects in the deployment community.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) USE OF FUNDS- Funds provided through a grant under this paragraph may be used to help implement the plan for the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles included in the application, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) reducing the cost and increasing the consumer adoption of plug-in electric drive vehicles through incentives as described in subsection (c)(4)(I);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) planning for and installing charging infrastructure, including offering additional incentives as described in subsection (c)(4)(I);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) updating building codes, zoning or parking rules, or permitting or inspection processes as described in subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (c)(4);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) workforce training, including training of permitting officials;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(v) public education and marketing described in the proposed marketing plan;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vi) supplementing (and not supplanting) the number of plug-in electric drive vehicles that are purchased by State, local, and tribal governments; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vii) necessary utility and grid upgrades as described in subsection (c)(4)(K).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) COST-SHARING-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) IN GENERAL- A grant provided under this paragraph shall be subject to a minimum non-Federal cost-sharing requirement of 80 percent.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) NON-FEDERAL SOURCES- The Secretary shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) determine the appropriate cost share for each selected applicant; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) require that not less than 80 percent of the cost of an activity funded by a grant under this paragraph be provided by a non-Federal source.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) REDUCTION- The Secretary may reduce or eliminate the cost-sharing requirement described in clause (i), as the Secretary determines to be necessary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) CALCULATION OF AMOUNT- In calculating the amount of the non-Federal share under this section, the Secretary--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) may include allowable costs in accordance with the applicable cost principles, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(aa) cash;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(bb) personnel costs;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(cc) the value of a service, other resource, or third party in-kind contribution determined in accordance with the applicable circular of the Office of Management and Budget;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(dd) indirect costs or facilities and administrative costs; orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(ee) any funds received under the power program of the Tennessee Valley Authority or any Power Marketing Administration (except to the extent that such funds are made available under an annual appropriation Act);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(II) shall include contributions made by State, tribal, or local government entities and private entities; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) shall not include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(aa) revenues or royalties from the prospective operation of an activity beyond the time considered in the grant;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(bb) proceeds from the prospective sale of an asset of an activity; orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(cc) other appropriated Federal funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(v) REPAYMENT OF FEDERAL SHARE- The Secretary shall not require repayment of the Federal share of a cost-shared activity under this section as a condition of providing a grant.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(vi) TITLE TO PROPERTY- The Secretary may vest title or other property interests acquired under projects funded under this Act in any entity, including the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE- The Secretary shall consider the receipt of other Federal funds received by the applicant in determining the cost share of the applicant.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) SELECTION- Not later than 120 days after an application deadline has been established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall announce the names of the deployment communities selected under this subsection.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(e) Reporting Requirements-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) determine what data will be required to be collected by participants in deployment communities and submitted to the Department to allow for analysis of the deployment communities;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) provide for the protection of consumer privacy, as appropriate; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) develop metrics to evaluate the performance of the deployment communities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) PROVISION OF DATA- As a condition of participation in the Program, a deployment community shall provide any data identified by the Secretary under paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) REPORTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) INTERIM REPORT- Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an interim report that contains--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) a description of the status of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) the deployment communities and the implementation of the deployment plan of each deployment community;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) the rate of vehicle manufacturing deployment and market penetration of plug-in electric drive vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) the deployment of residential and publicly available infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) a description of the challenges experienced and lessons learned from the program to date, including the activities described in clause (i); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) an analysis of the data collected under this subsection.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) FINAL REPORT- On completion of the Program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a final report that contains--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) updates on the information described in subparagraph (A);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) a description of the successes and failures of the Program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) recommendations on whether to promote further deployment of electric vehicles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) if additional deployment communities are recommended, information on--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) the number of additional deployment communities that should be selected;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) the manner in which criteria for selection should be updated;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) the manner in which incentive structures for deployment should be changed; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IV) whether other forms of onboard energy storage for electric drive vehicles should be included.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(f) Proprietary Information- The Secretary shall, as appropriate, provide for the protection of proprietary information and intellectual property rights.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(g) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(h) Conforming Amendment- Section 166(b)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘Before September 30, 2009, the State’ and inserting ‘The State’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘Before September 30, 2009, the State’ and inserting ‘The State’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 107. PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE PRIVATE FLEET UPGRADE PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- There is established within the national plug-in electric drive deployment program established under section 101 a plug-in electric drive vehicle private fleet upgrade program (referred to in this section as the ‘Program’).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Competitive Grants-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall establish a competitive process to select electric drive vehicle fleets for the Program to receive grants.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES- In selecting participants for the Program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only consider applications (including joint applications) submitted by companies that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) are private, nongovernmental entities;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) are headquartered in the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) plan to purchase, or enter into contracts for hire, not less than 100 plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) SELECTION CRITERIA- Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish a set of selection criteria for the grants competition that shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) offering the highest cost-share relative to the value of the Federal grant offered under the Program;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) to the maximum extent practicable, serving as models of deployment for other private companies across the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) meeting other criteria considered appropriate by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) APPLICATIONS AND GRANTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- Not later than 120 days after the date of publication by the Secretary of the selection criteria described in paragraph (3), any company that meets the eligibility criteria described in paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary to receive a grant.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) GRANTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) IN GENERAL- In each application, the applicant may apply for grants of not more than $20,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) USE OF FUNDS- Funds provided through a grant under this subsection may be used--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) to purchase plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) to plan for and install charging infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(III) to carry out other activities considered appropriate by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) COST-SHARING-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(I) IN GENERAL- A grant provided under this subsection shall be subject to a minimum non-Federal cost-sharing requirement of 80 percent.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(II) NON-FEDERAL SOURCES- The Secretary shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(aa) determine the appropriate cost share for each selected applicant; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(bb) subject to subclause (III), require that not less than 80 percent of the cost of an activity funded by a grant under this subsection be provided from a non-Federal source.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(III) REDUCTION- The Secretary may reduce or eliminate the cost-sharing requirement described in subclause (I), as the Secretary determines to be necessary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(IV) REPAYMENT OF FEDERAL SHARE- The Secretary shall not require repayment of the Federal share of a cost-shared activity under this section as a condition of providing a grant.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(V) TITLE TO PROPERTY- The receipt of Federal funds under this section shall not prohibit the purchaser of a vehicle, equipment, or other property from retaining sole, permanent title to the vehicle, equipment, or property at the conclusion of the Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE- The Secretary shall consider the receipt of other Federal funds by the applicant in determining the cost share of the applicant.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) SELECTION- Not later than 120 days after the application deadline established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall announce the names of the applicants selected to receive grants under this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) determine what data will be required to be collected by participants in the Program and submitted to the Secretary to permit analysis of the Program; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) develop metrics to determine the success of the deployment communities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) PROVISION OF DATA- As a condition of participation in the Program, an applicant shall provide any data determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) PROPRIETARY INFORMATION- In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall, as appropriate, provide for the protection of proprietary information and intellectual property rights.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Loan Guarantees- Section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(11) Plug-in electric drive vehicle fleets.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $300,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

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SEC. 201. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

(a) Research and Development Program-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall establish a program to fund research and development in advanced batteries, plug-in electric drive vehicle components, plug-in electric drive infrastructure, and other technologies supporting the development, manufacture, and deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles and charging infrastructure.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) USE OF FUNDS- The program may include funding for--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the development of low-cost, smart-charging and vehicle-to-grid connectivity technology;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the benchmarking and assessment of open software systems using nationally established evaluation criteria; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) new technologies in electricity storage or electric drive components for vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) REPORT- Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the status of the program described in paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING- Funds provided under this section shall supplement (and not supplant) funds made available for research and development under the Vehicles Technology Program of the Department of Energy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Secondary Use Applications Program-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall carry out a research, development, and demonstration program that builds upon any work carried out under section 915 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16195) and--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) identifies possible uses of a vehicle battery after the useful life of the battery in a vehicle has been exhausted;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) assesses the potential for markets for uses described in subparagraph (A) to develop, as well as any barriers to the development of the markets;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) identifies the infrastructure, technology, and equipment needed to manage the charging activity of the batteries used in stationary sources; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) identifies the potential uses of a vehicle battery--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) with the most promise for market development; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) for which market development would be aided by a demonstration project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REPORT- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an initial report on the findings of the program described in paragraph (1), including recommendations for stationary energy storage and other potential applications for batteries used in plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Secondary Use Demonstration Projects-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Based on the results of the program described in subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall develop guidelines for projects that demonstrate the secondary uses of vehicle batteries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) PUBLICATION OF GUIDELINES- Not later than 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) publish the guidelines described in paragraph (1); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) solicit applications for funding for demonstration projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) GRANT PROGRAM- Not later than 38 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall select proposals for grant funding under this section, based on an assessment of which proposals are mostly likely to contribute to the development of a secondary market for batteries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Materials Recycling Study-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall carry out a study on the recycling of materials from plug-in electric drive vehicles and the batteries used in plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REPORT- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of the study described in paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(e) ARPA-E Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Research and Development Programs- Funds made available under this section shall be used--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) by the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy established by section 5012(b) of the America COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 16538(b)) (referred to in this subsection as ‘ARPA-E’) to fund high-risk, high-reward research and development programs supporting the development, manufacture, and deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles and charging infrastructure, including advanced batteries, plug-in electric drive components, and plug-in electric drive infrastructure; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) to supplement (and not supplant) funds made available for ARPA-E.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(f) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $235,000,000, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) $10,000,000 for use in conducting the program described in subsection (a) for fiscal years 2011 through 2016;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) $5,000,000 for use in conducting the program described in subsection (b) for fiscal years 2011 through 2016;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) $15,000,000 for use in providing grants described in subsection (c) for fiscal years 2011 through 2016;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) $5,000,000 for use in conducting the study described in subsection (d) for fiscal years 2011 through 2013; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) $200,000,000 for use in conducting the program described in subsection (e) for fiscal years 2011 through 2020.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 202. ADVANCED BATTERIES FOR TOMORROW PRIZE.

(a) In General- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, as part of the program described in section 1008 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16396), the Secretary shall establish the Advanced Batteries for Tomorrow Prize to competitively award cash prizes in accordance with this section to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of a 500-mile vehicle battery.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Battery Specifications-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- To be eligible for the Prize, a battery submitted by an entrant shall be--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) able to power a plug-in electric drive vehicle authorized to travel on the United States Federal-aid system of highways for at least 500 miles before recharging;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) of a size that would not be cost-prohibitive or create space constraints, if mass-produced; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) cost-effective (measured in cost per kilowatt hour), if mass-produced.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall establish any additional battery specifications that the Secretary and the Committee determine to be necessary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Private Funds-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Subject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may accept, retain, and use funds contributed by any person, government entity, or organization for purposes of carrying out this subsection--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) without further appropriation; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) without fiscal year limitation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) RESTRICTION ON PARTICIPATION- An entity providing private funds for the Prize may not participate in the competition for the Prize.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Technical Review- The Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall establish a technical review committee composed of non-Federal officers to review data submitted by Prize entrants under this section and determine whether the data meets the prize specifications described in subsection (b).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(e) Third Party Administration- The Secretary may select, on a competitive basis, a third party to administer awards provided under this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(f) Eligibility- To be eligible for an award under this section--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) in the case of a private entity, the entity shall be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) in the case of an individual (whether participating as a single individual or in a group), the individual shall be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(g) Award Amounts-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Subject to the availability of funds to carry out this section, the amount of the Prize shall be $10,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) BREAKTHROUGH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS- In addition to the award described in paragraph (1), the Secretary, in consultation with the technical review committee established under subsection (d), may award cash prizes, in amounts determined by the Secretary, in recognition of breakthrough achievements in research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) activities described in subsection (b); orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) advances in battery durability, energy density, and power density.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(h) 500-Mile Battery Award Fund-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) ESTABLISHMENT- There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the ‘500-mile Battery Fund’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Fund’), to be administered by the Secretary, to be available without fiscal year limitation and subject to appropriation, to award amounts under this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) TRANSFERS TO FUND- The Fund shall consist of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund under subsection (i); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) such amounts as are described in subsection (c) and that are provided for the Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) PROHIBITION- Amounts in the Fund may not be made available for any purpose other than a purposes described in subsection (a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) ANNUAL REPORTS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) IN GENERAL- Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2012, the Secretary shall submit a report on the operation of the Fund during the fiscal year to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of the Senate;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) CONTENTS- Each report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) A statement of the amounts deposited into the Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) A description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the purpose of the expenditures.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) Recommendations for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iv) A statement of the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) SEPARATE APPROPRIATIONS ACCOUNT- Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) by redesignating paragraphs (35) and (36) as paragraphs (36) and (37), respectively;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) by redesignating the second paragraph (33) (relating to obligational authority and outlays requested for homeland security) as paragraph (35); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(38) a separate statement for the 500-mile Battery Fund established under section 8(h) of the ‘Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011’, which shall include the estimated amount of deposits into the Fund, obligations, and outlays from the Fund.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) $10,000,000 to carry out subsection (g)(1); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (g)(2).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 203. STUDY ON THE SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS.

(a) In General- The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary and the Task Force, shall conduct a study that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) identifies the raw materials needed for the manufacture of plug-in electric drive vehicles, batteries, and other components for plug-in electric drive vehicles, and for the infrastructure needed to support plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) describes the primary or original sources and known reserves and resources of those raw materials;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) assesses, in consultation with an independent analysis entity designated by the Secretary, the degree of risk to the manufacture, maintenance, deployment, and use of plug-in electric drive vehicles associated with the supply of those raw materials; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) identifies pathways to securing reliable and resilient supplies of those raw materials.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to Congress a report that describes the results of the study.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,500,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 204. STUDY ON THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF DATA COLLECTED FROM PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES.

(a) In General- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Committee, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the Academy shall conduct a study that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) identifies--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the data that may be collected from plug-in electric drive vehicles, including data on the location, charging patterns, and usage of plug-in electric drive vehicles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the scientific, economic, commercial, security, and historic potential of the data described in subparagraph (A); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) any laws or regulations that relate to the data described in subparagraph (A); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) analyzes and provides recommendations on matters that include procedures, technologies, and rules relating to the collection, storage, and preservation of the data described in paragraph (1)(A).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Report- Not later than 15 months after the date of an agreement between the Secretary and the Academy under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the results of the study under subsection (a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE III--MISCELLANEOUSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 301. UTILITY PLANNING FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES.

(a) In General- The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) in section 111(d) (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(20) PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE PLANNING-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) UTILITY PLAN FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(i) IN GENERAL- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each electric utility shall develop a plan to support the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the service area of the electric utility.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(ii) REQUIREMENTS- A plan under clause (i) shall investigate--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(I) various levels of potential penetration of plug-in electric drive vehicles in the utility service area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(II) the potential impacts that the various levels of penetration and charging scenarios (including charging rates and daily hours of charging) would have on generation, distribution infrastructure, and the operation of the transmission grid; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(III) the role of third parties in providing reliable and economical charging services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(iii) WAIVER-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(I) IN GENERAL- An electric utility that determines that the electric utility will not be impacted by plug-in electric drive vehicles during the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph may petition the Secretary to waive clause (i) for 5 years.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(II) APPROVAL- Approval of a waiver under subclause (I) shall be in the sole discretion of the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(iv) UPDATES-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(I) IN GENERAL- Each electric utility shall update the plan of the electric utility every 2 years.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(II) RESUBMISSION OF WAIVER- An electric utility that received a waiver under clause (iii) and wants the waiver to continue after the expiration of the waiver shall be required to resubmit the waiver.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(v) EXEMPTION- If the Secretary determines that a plan required by a State regulatory authority meets the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary may accept that plan and exempt the electric utility submitting the plan from the requirements of clause (i).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(B) SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS- Each State regulatory authority (in the case of each electric utility for which the authority has ratemaking authority) and each publicly owned utility and cooperative utility shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(i) participate in any local plan for the deployment of recharging infrastructure in communities located in the footprint of the authority or utility;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(ii) require that charging infrastructure deployed is interoperable with products of all auto manufacturers to the maximum extent practicable; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(iii) consider adopting minimum requirements for deployment of electrical charging infrastructure and other appropriate requirements necessary to support the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(C) COST RECOVERY- Each State regulatory authority (in the case of each electric utility for which the authority has ratemaking authority) and each publicly owned utility and cooperative utility may consider whether, and to what extent, to allow cost recovery for plans and implementation of plans.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(D) DETERMINATION- Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the authority has ratemaking authority), and each publicly owned utility and cooperative electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in subsection (a) with respect to the standard established by this paragraph.’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) in section 112(c) (16 U.S.C. 2622(c))--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘Each State’ and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(1) IN GENERAL- Each State’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) in the second sentence, by striking ‘In the case’ and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(2) SPECIFIC STANDARDS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) NET METERING AND FOSSIL FUEL GENERATION EFFICIENCY- In the case’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) in the third sentence, by striking ‘In the case’ and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(B) TIME-BASED METERING AND COMMUNICATIONS- In the case’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) in the fourth sentence--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) by striking ‘In the case’ and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(C) INTERCONNECTION- In the case’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) by striking ‘paragraph (15)’ and inserting ‘paragraph (15) of section 111(d)’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(E) in the fifth sentence, by striking ‘In the case’ and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(D) INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING, RATE DESIGN MODIFICATIONS, SMART GRID INVESTMENTS, SMART GRID INFORMATION- In the case’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(F) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(E) PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE PLANNING- In the case of the standards established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) in section 112(d) (16 U.S.C. 2622(d)), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘(19)’ and inserting ‘(20)’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Report-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary, in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee, shall convene a group of utility stakeholders, charging infrastructure providers, third party aggregators, and others, as appropriate, to discuss and determine the potential models for the technically and logistically challenging issues involved in using electricity as a fuel for vehicles, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) accommodation for billing for charging a plug-in electric drive vehicle, both at home and at publicly available charging infrastructure;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) plans for anticipating vehicle to grid applications that will allow batteries in cars as well as banks of batteries to be used for grid storage, ancillary services provision, and backup power;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles with smart grid, including protocols and standards, necessary equipment, and information technology systems; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) any other barriers to installing sufficient and appropriate charging infrastructure.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REPORT- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the issues and model solutions described in paragraph (1); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) any other issues that the Task Force and Secretary determine to be appropriate.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 302. LOAN GUARANTEES.

(a) Loan Guarantees for Advanced Battery Purchases for Use in Stationary Applications- Subtitle B of title I of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

‘SEC. 137. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR ADVANCED BATTERY PURCHASES.

‘(a) Definitions- In this section:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(1) QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY- The term ‘qualified automotive battery’ means a battery that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) has at least 4 kilowatt hours of battery capacity; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(B) is designed for use in qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles but is purchased for nonautomotive applications.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY- The term ‘eligible entity’ means--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) an original equipment manufacturer;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(B) an electric utility;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(C) any provider of range extension infrastructure; orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(D) any other qualified entity, as determined by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(b) Loan Guarantees-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall guarantee loans made to eligible entities for the aggregate purchase of not less than 200 qualified automotive batteries in a calendar year that have a total minimum power rating of 1 megawatt and use advanced battery technology.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(2) RESTRICTION- As a condition of receiving a loan guarantee under this section, an entity purchasing qualified automotive batteries with loan funds guaranteed under this section shall comply with the provisions of the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(c) Regulations- The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Loan Guarantees for Charging Infrastructure- Section 1705(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16516(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(4) Charging infrastructure and networks of charging infrastructure for plug-in drive electric vehicles, if the charging infrastructure will be operational prior to December 31, 2016.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink