Introduction
The City of Elk Grove is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with State legislation. The City will reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change through the goals, measures, and strategies identified in the Climate Action Plan.
Transportation-related GHG emissions comprise 57% (on-road) and 59% of the City’s total emissions, as per the 2021 GHG Inventory. Reducing the dependence on fossil fuels by utilizing transportation alternatives and congestion management strategies can significantly help in reducing GHG emissions.
The City’s efforts related to vehicle electrification are currently focused on two activities – a Zero Emission Fleet Transition Plan for City operations and development of new Community EV Charging Facilities
EV Charging at City Facilities
Project Description
The City of Elk Grove is planning to shift the municipal fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) over the next decade. An Infrastructure Plan for Fleet Electrification was developed to provide a near-term road map for supporting the conversion of the City’s light-duty vehicles to zero emission, with a focus on the needed electrical upgrades, infrastructure installation, and policy recommendations needed in the near-term to set the foundation for the longer-term transition. This Plan supports the reduction of GHG and vehicle emissions by City fleet vehicles, City staff vehicles, and public vehicles at City facilities by providing a blueprint for a charging network sufficient to maintain fleet readiness and responsiveness, and that will be able to grow as additional EVs are added to the fleet and are increasingly prevalent among staff and the public.
Project Timeline
The Infrastructure Plan for Fleet Electrification is complete. The City has moved on to implementation. This implementation includes $1 million in federal earmark funds, which will be used for the design, electrical upgrades, and charger installation at the Laguna Palms campus.
Community EV Charging Facilities
The City of Elk Grove has a goal of installing 100 electric vehicle charging stations in public facilities and commercial land uses by 2030 and 459 electric vehicle charging stations in multi-family residential and office land uses by 2030.
To find where public and existing electric vehicle charging stations are currently located, view the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels and Advance Vehicles Data Center map
Incentives and Rebates
SMUD offers rebates and/or incentives for the installation of EV charging equipment. Learn about SMUD programs, rebates and incentives, and rates for plug-in electric vehicle owners.
The City is exploring opportunities to partner with SMUD to develop incentives for existing commercial and multifamily residential properties seeking to install electric vehicle charging facilities.