September 20, 2022
Mayor's Office
DATE: September 20, 2022
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Butt, Mayor
Subject: Drive Electric Week – September 23 – October 2, 2022 FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
In 2011, Plug In America, the Electric Auto Association, and the Sierra Club recognized National Plug In Day to
raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. In
2014, the celebration was expanded to National Drive
Electric Week, in which attendance more than doubled
that of 2013 with over 90,000 people participating in 152 events in 150 cities in 39 U.S. states, Italy, Canada, and The Netherlands.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION declaring September 23 – October 2, 2022, as Drive Electric Week in the City of Richmond –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Petroleum-fueled vehicles are responsible for 30 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and are a contributing factor to air pollution and climate change, threatening the health of our community members and the sustainability of our planet. The transportation sector needs support to move toward adoption of clean energy AGENDA
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technology, including plug-in electric vehicles, that reduces our dependence on foreign fuels and supports a healthy environment and economy.
The City of Richmond is dedicated to being a leader in the use of clean energy, establishing policies and programs that conserve energy and promote sustainability. the City of Richmond and the East Bay Electric Vehicle Association will be hosting a Drive Electric Event and EV Carshare Launch on Wednesday, September 28 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Richmond Civic Center, located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, offering opportunities to see new EV models, learn more about the benefits of EV ownership from vehicle owners, gain access to EV charging equipment, and sign up for financing options, rebates, and related services from community benefit organizations (www.tinyurl.com/RichCADEW2022).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation