Title
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS for the purpose of providing for certain definitions; requiring newly constructed and substantially-renovated multifamily and commercial developments to install the necessary infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging; authorizing DPIE to set permitting guidelines for charging station infrastructure; establishing property owner responsibility for charging station maintenance; and applying electric vehicle charging safety standards to commercial buildings.
Body
FOR USE BY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION:
Confidential: No
Requested by: Jolene Ivey
Assigned to: Eric Irving
Legislastion Type: Bill
Need by Date:
Background Necessitating Legislation:
With electric vehicles increasing on our roads, it is important to create the infrastructure to support and encourage electric vehicles to reduce gas emissions on our environment. 8-
Special Instructions/Concerns/Time Critical Information:
Agencies or Individuals to Contact:
Amy Fry 240-507-0087
John Sheridan 301-952-4513
Karen Zavakos 301-952-3435
Comments/Notes:
DRAFTER PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Proposer(s): Blegay and Ivey
Background
This bill requires new construction of multifamily and commercial properties to include the infrastructure necessary to support electric vehicle charging stations. The bill also establishes owner responsibility for the maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations. Finally, the bill authorizes the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement to set out permitting guidelines to implement this legislation.
REMINDER: Attach the Legislative file document