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UPDATE ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION AND ELECTRIFY RIVERSIDE PROGRAMSCity CouncilNovember 18, 2025Riverside Public Utilities RiversideCA.gov2
TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION UPDATE1. Climate Changea. In California, transportation accounts for ~39% of greenhouse gas emissions 2. State of California Goalsa. 1.5 million EVs on the road by 2025b. 5 million EVs on the road by 2030c. All new vehicles sold in California to be zero-emissions by 2035d. Transition all fleets to zero emissions vehicles by 2045a. Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) approved by CARB3. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) a. Key regulation to reduce transportation related emissions Source: California Air Resources Board, GHG emissions inventory, 2022. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ghg-inventory-data1 2 11/6/2025
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LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD BACKGROUND20182019202020212022202320242025•Opted into the LCFS Program•EV – TOU Rate Approved•EV Workshops with RPU Board•Development of the LCFS CCFR Program•Approval of participation in the LCFS CCFR Program•Fall Launch of the CCFR Program•Update provided to Board & Council•Approval of changes to Electrify Riverside programs•Amendments to LCFS Program adopted by CARB •No changes•LCFS amendments went into effect July 1, 2025•Approval of Electrify Riverside programs RiversideCA.gov4
2025 CHANGES TO THE REGULATIONCalifornia Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) program will only provide rebates for new/used medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles rather than light-duty vehiclesRPU reclassified from medium to small POU with 0% CCFR contribution requirementChanges to list of preapproved projects for holdback credits:•Removed: Marketing, education, and outreach•Added: Workforce development, grid-side distribution infrastructure investments, and vehicle-grid integration projectsPOUs no longer eligible to receive credits generated by electricity used by electric forklifts3 4 11/6/2025
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SPENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LCFS REVENUEMust Benefit Current and Future EV OwnersPrograms can include incentives to support the purchase of used EVs and EV charging (home, workplace, public access)Investments in grid-side distribution infrastructure necessary for EV charging are now eligible50% of LCFS revenue must support transportation electrification projects that benefit disadvantaged, low-income, and rural communities RiversideCA.gov6
STATEWIDE CCFR PROGRAM UPDATE1. New LCFS amendments to CCFRa. Rebates will only be for new/used commercial medium- or heavy-duty EVsb. RPU reclassified from medium to small POU with 0% contribution requirement2. CCFR Steering Committeea. Pending new amendment to the governance agreement to implement the changes required under the updated LCFS regulationb. Voted to delay CY 2024 contribution for reclassified POUs 5 6
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EV POPULATION & CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN RIVERSIDEBest PracticeFor every 1,000 EV’s there should be 40 Level 2 charging ports & 3-4 DC Fast ChargersPer National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 13,729 light-duty EVs*Owned by residents & businesses284Level 2 public chargers*53 DC Fast Chargers*(44 of which are Tesla)Charging Stations in Riverside *Based on data from the CEC
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TO-DATE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRIFY RIVERSIDE REBATESElectrify Riverside total program expenditure to date: $421,959.02Rebates Paid to Customers in DAC’s2021: $5,0002022: $18,2692023: $33,0752024: $55,17331 SHARE customers received additional rebate amount for the purchase of a used EV37% of rebates paid to customers in DACs* in 2024*DAC as defined by CalEnviroScreen (SB 535)Distribution of Rebates 7 8
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CURRENT ELECTRIFY RIVERSIDE PROGRAMS
1. Residential Used EV Rebate –Update2. Residential EV Charger Rebate –Update3. Outreach and Education –Update4. Public Access EV Charger Rebate –No Change5. City Facility Publicly Accessible EV Charger Installation –No Change RiversideCA.gov10
RESIDENTIAL USED EV REBATEUPDATE: Residential rebate program for the purchase of used electric vehicles from a California based, auto dealership1. FY 24/25: 107 rebates approved (16 for SHARE customers)a. Total amount paid: $131,0002. Keep standard rebate amount at $1,0003. Increase additional rebate for SHARE customers from $1,500 to $3,000 for a total rebate up to $4,000 (matches SCE low-income rebate)4. Program funding:a. Transfer $30,000 from “Marketing, Education, and Outreach” account and $20,000 from “Residential Home Charger EV Charger Rebate” account to be added to existing $150,000 for a total budget of $200,000 for FY 2025/269 10 11/6/2025
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RESIDENTIAL EV CHARGER REBATEUPDATE: Rebate for Level 2 home EV charger with an additional incentive for installation of TOU meter1. FY 24/25: 47 rebates and 0 TOU meter rebates approveda. Total amount paid: $21,004.13 2. Increase rebate from $500 to $1,500 and add installation and associated expenses as eligible costs (including electrical wiring & panel upgrade)3. Add an additional rebate for SHARE customers of $1,000 for a total rebate up to $2,5004. Increase one-time additional TOU meter rebate from $805 to $1,000 for customers that opt into the EV-TOU rate (offsets increase in permits fees & charges)5. Add as an allowable reimbursable expense the associated required permit fees as part of the rebate application6. Program funding:a. Transfer $20,000 to “Residential Used EV Rebate” account, decreasing existing $150,000 to a total budget of $130,000 for FY 2025/26 RiversideCA.gov12
OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONUPDATE: Continue outreach and education programs to inform the public on the benefits of EV transportation using RPU existing marketing budget1. FY 24/25 the following outreach and education efforts: a. Updated Electrify Riverside rebate website and program information b. Social media campaignc. Staff attended multiple community and sustainability events promoting RPU’s programsd. Partnered with UCR EcoCAR team to conduct voluntary EV awareness survey and hosted educational community workshop2. Program funding:a. No longer on the list of LCFS preapproved projectsb. Transfer $30,000 appropriated to this program to the “Residential Used EV Rebate” account, reducing program amount to $0 for FY 2025/2611 12 11/6/2025
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PUBLIC ACCESS EV CHARGER REBATENO CHANGE: Currently provides rebates to non-residential and multi-family customers that install either wall mounted or pedestal, level 2 or higher capacity EV charging equipment that exceeds building code standards1. FY 24/25: 1 rebate approved a. Total amount paid: $20,0002. Keep rebate amounts at: a. $5,000 per charging station for public access locations (maximum of 5 per location)b. $10,000 per charging station for schools, affordable housing, and publicly accessible DC fast charger locations 3. Increase marketing to the business and multifamily owner community 4. Program funding:a. Maintain current total budget for program at $400,000 for FY 2025/26 RiversideCA.gov14
CITY FACILITY PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE EV CHARGER INSTALLATIONNO CHANGE: RPU is working with other City departments to fund installation of publicly accessible EV chargers at City facilities such as libraries, parks, and City parking garages1. Focused in low-income/DAC areas2. Funds charging equipment and installation costs3. In November 2024, upon award of grant, a supplemental appropriation of $1,001,807 to provide a 20% match for the US DOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant for a 24-station charging hub at the Riverside Municipal Airport was approved – funds are currently being held for this project, will revert to LCFS reserve if grant is not awarded4. Program funding:a. Maintain the current total budget for program at $500,000 for FY 2025/26 13 14
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PROPOSED NEW ELECTRIFY RIVERSIDE PROGRAMS
1. Public Access EV Electrical Infrastructure Rebate2. Electric Public Transit Program RiversideCA.gov16
PUBLIC ACCESS EV ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE REBATE PROGRAMNEW: Provides rebates to non-residential and multi-family customers that install Level 2 or higher capacity EV charging equipment to assist with cost of necessary electrical infrastructure upgrades1. Rebate amount:a. 50% of applicable project costs not to exceed $50,000 for electrical infrastructure upgrades necessary for the installation of EV chargers2. Must be installing an EV charger that meets criteria of the Public Access EV Charger Rebate program3. Can apply for Public Access EV Charger Rebate simultaneously4. Program funding:a. Propose a total program budget of $500,000 for FY 2025/2615 16 11/6/2025
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ELECTRIC PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAMNEW: Provides funding to assist with purchase of zero emissions buses that serve the public, including disadvantaged communities1. Funding for the purchase of City electric buses to serve the public2. City plans to purchase two 12-passenger electric buses in CY 2026 for the Riverside Connect programa. Provides service to seniors and persons with disabilitiesb. Operates throughout the City including in disadvantaged communities3. Program funding:a. Propose a total program budget of $1,000,000 for FY 2025/26 RiversideCA.gov18
PLANNED FUTURE PROGRAMS1. Development of a workforce development program in cooperation with the City's workforce development manager and local educational institutions.2. Purchase of a portable EV charger to be deployable at locations and events throughout the City.17 18 11/6/2025
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That the City Council:1. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to record a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $500,000 from the Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to the Public Access EV Electrical Infrastructure Rebate Account;2. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to record a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $1,000,000 from the Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to the Electric Public Transit Program Account;3. Approve an increase to the additional rebate amount for SHARE program customers for the Residential Used EV Rebate from $1,500 to $3,000 using existing funds in the account for FY 2025/26;RECOMMENDATIONS RiversideCA.gov20
4. Approve changes to the Residential EV Charger Rebate including making installation an allowable cost and increase the rebate amount from $500 to $1,500; add an additional rebate for SHARE program customers in the amount of $1,000; increase the TOU meter rebate amount from $805 to $1,000 using existing funds in the account for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and include the associated required permit fees as a reimbursable expense as part of the rebate application; and5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Electrify Riverside Programs and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer, fund, and carry out the City of Riverside’s responsibilities under the Electrify Riverside Programs, including the ability to make minor and non-substantive changes and to execute future amendments to the Electrify Riverside Programs under substantially similar terms and conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS CONT.19 20