Description
The city and its partners will work to help establish the State of Colorado as a leader in the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). This approach will include providing information on resources and tools for investments in residential and commercial areas. The city will leverage partnerships for the deployment of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and EV charging infrastructure in order to increase ease of use and accelerate public and private investment in alternative fuel vehicles.
This strategy also emphasizes continuing to work with partners, such as the Regional Air Quality Council and Xcel Energy, to increase the number of ZEVs and EV infrastructure in Westminster.
Components
- Update city Development Codes to require new single-family buildings to be pre-wired to support EV charging infrastructure.
- Update Development Codes to require pre-wiring and/or a minimum number of EV charging stations for large multi-family and commercial properties, including charging infrastructure for e-bikes and scooters.
- Support private EV infrastructure development and build-out of publicly accessible charging stations, including DC-fast charging, at major community destinations. Assist in applying for EV charging infrastructure grants from organizations like the RAQC.
- Encourage education and programs that promote EV charging to increase the adoption of EVs