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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Technology Task Force Partnership on Electric Vehicle Programs\\Rsm-file\Common\Environment & Sustainability Commission\Packets\2021\20210817 ESC Packet\6.a. Technology Task Force Partnership on Electric Vehicle Programs.docx EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting: August 17, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Partnership with Technology Task Force on Electric Vehicles Programs AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Storm Water Specialist AGENDA NO. 6.a. ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: BLE RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Partnership with the Technology Task Force DISCUSSION The Technology Task Force was created in 2021 to help inform City Council and staff on technology options to improve city operations and quality of life in the City of Rosemount. The Task Force has expressed an interest in exploring programs, policies, and regulations that would encourage adoption of electric vehicles as a mode of transportation in the City. The Task Force is hoping to form a partnership with the Environment and Sustainability Commission to explore the issue. A partnership on electric vehicle programs would fit in with Goals 2 and 5 adopted by the ESC for 2021. Additional information on electric vehicle programs: • https://pluginamerica.org/policy/policy-resources/webinar-series-minnesotans-going-electric/ • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvJ6Low2x3c • https://www.driveelectricmn.org/becoming-ev-ready/ • https://mn.gov/puc/energy/electric-vehicles/ • https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/clean-cars-mn • https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/ELEC?state=MN SUMMARY Recommend approval of a partnership with the Technology Task Force on electric vehicle programs. Appoint Environment & Sustainability Commission liaisons for the partnership.