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Action 2021). It should be noted that the since that time a number of new government initiatives have been have It is considered that these changes will

Purposeofthisdocument

This draftStrategyandActionPlanhas beenpreparedtoprovide theCommunitywithanopportunity tocommentoninner WestCouncil’s suggestedapproachtotheencouragementof electricvehicles.

The documentonexhibitioncomprises fourparts:

1. Background onthecurrentcircumstancesassociatedwithelectric vehicles inSydney's Inner West;

2. DraftStrategy;

3. DraftFive Year ActionPlan;

4. DraftSite SelectionGuidelines for KerbsideResidentialCharging Facilities.

Subsequenttoreceiving Communitycommentsonthis document,itisproposed that afinal version of the Electric Vehicle EncouragementStrategywill beadoptedbyCouncilforimplementation.

The final,longterm, Strategy willinclude:

• Goal;

• VisionStatement;

• Set of ambitions;and

• Set of threekeyprinciples.

Separately,aFive YearActionPlan,comprisingasetofrecommended actions and keyprojects will be produced

Inreviewing thisdocumentitshould be recognised thatthedraftStrategy&ActionPlanprovidemore recommendedactions thanarerealisticallyachievable withinafive year timeframe,however Council is using this exhibitiontogatherCommunityfeedbackontheimportanceof thevarious actions witha viewrefiningtheirpriorities.This will,then,permitCouncil todevelop arealistically implementablefive yearactionplan.

While theStrategywillsetalong termvision,theActionPlanwillbe regularly reviewed andadjusted torespondtothechangingcircumstancesassociatedwithelectricvehicles andtoreflect Council successinencouragingelectric vehicleuptake.

Thankyoufor helping Councilbetterunderstandour Community's needsanddesiresinrelationto electric vehicles

Introduction

The ElectricVehicleEncouragementStrategy (TheStrategy) willbepreparedinrecognitionofboth theenvironmentalbenefitsof Electric Vehicles(provided thattheyareapoweredbyrenewablefuel sources)and thegrowingdemandfor ElectricVehicles (EVs). Inpreparing the Strategy,thefocus has beenonelectricallypowered cars,howeverelectricbikes andotherelectricallypowered micro mobilitydevices willalsobe considered inthis Strategy.

Electric Vehiclesgenerallyfallinto fourcategories:

• HybridElectric Vehicles(HEVs);

• Plug inHybrids (PHEVs);

• BatteryElectricVehicles(BEVs);and

• Hydrogen FuelCellElectricVehicles(FCEVs).

For thepurpose ofthisStrategytheterm“EV” has beenused togenerallyrepresentallof these vehicletypes.Singularterminologyor abbreviationswill onlybeused whenaddressingaspects relating toa specific type(e.g. FCEVs).

Itisalsoimportanttonotethatthemajorityof Connectedand Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) anticipated tobeintroduced toour transportnetwork,over thenextdecadeor more,willalsobe electricvehicles.

This Strategyissetwithinthe frameworkof Council’sCommunityStrategicPlanand itsIntegrated TransportStrategy(GOINGPLACES). ItisalsoinformedbyCouncil’svarioussustainability,climate changeandnetzeropolicies.

Figure1shows that theStrategywill be similarto Council’s IntegratedTransportStrategy;havingan overallvision(and setofambitions) thatissupported bythreekeyprinciplesandaseries ofrelated actions.Additionally, thestrategyrecommendsaseries of keyprojects tobeinitiatedbyCouncil.

Itisanticipatedthatthe EVEncouragement StrategywillalsoprovideanImplementationRoadMap (5YearActionPlan).Thiswill includemonitoringandreview stepsthatwillpermitthe plantobe refinedinresponsetochangingcircumstancesandchanging technology.

EVencouragementis onlyone elementofCouncil’s Integrated TransportStrategy,whichprioritises active transport(e.g. walking,cycling)andpublic transport. Nevertheless,EVsoffer publichealth benefitsand environmental benefits(whenpoweredbyrenewableenergy)andCouncil therefore aims tosupportthetransitiontoEVs. Councilalsorecognises thatthetransitionis inevitable,with various carmanufacturersannouncing thattheywilldiscontinue InternalCombustionEngine(ICE) vehicles overthenexttenyears. Earlyplanningforthistransitionisthereforeimportanttoprepare Inner Westresidentsandensure thatinfrastructureisinplace.

Additionally,while thedraftStrategylistsspecificactions andprojects,itisimportanttorecognise thattheEVenvironmentisconstantlychanging.Consequently, theStrategyshouldnotrestrict Council’s abilitytoadaptand respond tonew opportunities thatmayarise (e.g.partnership proposals,governmentinitiativesor newfundingsources)

KEY PROJECTS

ContextOur Inner West2036 CommunityStrategic Plan(CSP) The CSPidentifies thecommunity’s visionfor thefuture,long termgoals,andstrategies togetthereandoutlines howCouncilwill measure progress towardsthatvision. The CSPidentifiesfivestrategicdirections thatsupportthegoalsof the community. The Electric VehicleStrategyalignscloselywithStrategicDirection1:Anecologically sustainable InnerWestandgoestowardsachieving the community’s visionthroughCSPOutcome1.4: Inner Westisa zeroemissions communitythatgenerates and ownscleanenergy.

The keypolicysetting thescene fortheElectricVehicle EncouragementStrategy is GoingPlaces (Council’s IntegratedTransportStrategy) whichincluded thefollowing:

Figure2 RoadUserHierarchy/Priorities fromInner WestCouncil Integrated TransportStrategy(2020)

Vision

That:

Growing numbers ofInnerWestresidents,workersand visitorsprefer towalk,cycle and usepublic transportbecause itisconvenient,enjoyableandhealthy.

The Inner Westtransitions toenvironmentallysustainable transport.

Everyone isconnectedtotheir communityandlocalservices,andcanaccesseducational,retail, culturalandrecreationaldistricts,aswellasjobsandservicesacross localandregionalareas.

The transportnetworkenhanceslocaleconomic vitality,withfreightandgoodsmovements separatedfrompeoplebyspaceand/ortime.

IntrinsicGoal

Toreduceprivatecardependency forall tripsand toconverttravel fromlesssustainable modes tomore sustainable modes.

SpecificEVactionsfromGoingPlaces

WhatCouncilcando:

• Preparea transport technologyframework,whichidentifieslocations forelectricvehicle charging poweredbyrenewableenergyandanassessment frameworkfor Council’s support of newtransport technologies;

• Renew(convert)Council’svehiclefleet toelectric vehiclesandfacilitateopportunitiesfor Council leasebackvehiclestobeaffordablyreleasedontotheused vehicles market (once their leases expire),increasing thesupplyofaffordable electricvehiclesontheAustralian market;and

• Require major newdevelopmentstoinclude chargingfacilities.

WhatCouncilcaninfluence:

• Working withtheState andadjacentCouncil’s toprovidea unifiedapproachtoelectric vehiclecharging;

• Support Sydney’sbus networkbeingconverted toanelectricfleet.

InconsideringthisdraftStrategyandActionPlanitis importanttorecognise thatitisprimarilyaimed atmeasures toencouragetheuptakeof electricprivatecarsinpreferencetoprivatecars with internalcombustionengines. Otherelementsof CouncilStrategic TransportPlanning haverecently been,orarecurrentlybeing,developed tofosterincreaseduse ofpublicandactive transport, including theInnerWest:

• Car ShareHarmonisationPolicy;

• ParkingStrategy;

• BicycleStrategyandActionPlan;

• Public TransportPositionStatement.

OtherComplementaryPolicies

Council

• Climate and Renewables Strategy

• Lease Back Fleet Policy

• LEP/DCP

• Affordable Housing Strategy

• Retail and Employment Land Strategy

• Public Domain Guidelines

State

• NSWElectric VehicleStrategy2021

• FutureTransport2056

• Beyond thePavement

• Landscape Guideline

• NSWElectric andHybrid Vehicle Plan

• NSWNet ZeroPlan

Federal

• FutureFuelsStrategy

• SmartCitiesPlan

RelatedCouncil resolutions

• Inner West Parking Plan

• Zero Waste Strategy

• Community Assets Needs Strategy

• Traffic and Transport Needs Study

• Place Based Urban Design

• BuildingMomentumState InfrastructureStrategy2018 2038

• SydneyGreenGrid

• GreaterSydneyRegionPlan Eastern CityDistrict Plan

As wellasadopting theIntegrated TransportStrategy (26 March2020) and variousclimate change, sustainabilityand netzeropolices/strategies,on6 July2021,specificallyinrelationtoElectricVehicles, Council resolvedasfollows:

Toreceiveareportbackonthefollowing:

• ExploresfundingopportunitiesfromtheNSWand Federalgovernmentsfor installing charging infrastructure intheInnerWest

• Resolvestoensurethatplanning processesfor installing chargersisstreamlinedand simplifiedfor businessesand residents

• Providesinformationthroughall ofitscommunicationchannelsof howInner West businessescaninstallcharginginfrastructure

• Works withthelocaltaxiand rideshareindustrytofacilitatechargingfacilities where the Council canprovidesuitable parking orassistance

• Works withtheSouthernSydney RegionalOrganisationof Councils(SSROC) andRe: Mobilise toprepareof acomprehensivefleettransitionplanincludinglightand heavyvehiclefleet withagoal ofadoptingzero emissions transport where afitforpurposeand cost effective alternative exists on thewhole oflifecosting basis …

• Council toplanforcomplete transitiontoEVsby2025startinginthe2021 22financialyear; and

• Council notes theCommunityStrategic Planstates:"Governmentmakes responsible decisions tomanagefiniteresourcesinthebestinterest of currentandfuture communities".

Consideringthis,and theclimate emergencythat Councildeclared inMay2019,the fleet should beelectrifiedas soonaspossible.Assuch,allnewlyleasedorpurchasedIWC passengerandutilityfleetvehicleswillbezeroemissions vehicles(wherefitforpurpose) beginningnolater thanEOFY 2021 22.

This Strategyfocuses onelectricvehicleswithintheCommunityandalsoaddresses thetransitionin Council’s ownfleet,whichwillbedetailed inthe Corporate FleetTransitionPlancurrentlyunder development.

WhatweneedtoknowaboutElectric Vehicles?

WhatisanEV?

As showninFigure2,thereareseveraltypesof EVs,including:

• BEVs(Battery EVs): Powered entirelybyelectricity. BatteryEVsproduce notailpipe emissions

• FCEVs(HydrogenFuelCell Vehicles): Usea fuelcellinsteadofaconventionalbattery. CurrentlyFCEVschargeatspeeds similar toultra fast(Level4)EVchargers.They arefilled withhydrogenwhichisthenconverted toelectricity

• PHEVs(Plug inhybrid): Containsbothasmall batteryandpetrol,ordiesel,engine anduses boththeelectric motorand thefuel engine.

• HEVs(HybridEVs): Containbothasmallbatteryandpetrol,ordiesel,engineanduseboththe electric motorandthefuelengine.HEVsarenotcharged fromthe grid (thatis,theyarenot plugged intochargetheirbattery).ThebatteriesinHEVs arechargedbyrecovering energy normallylostwhilebraking(regenerativebraking),andfromthepetrolengine whenitis efficienttodoso.HEVsusethebatterytoassisttheengineduringaccelerationand todrive thecar atslowspeedsforshortdistances.Thepetrolengine isusedatother times.

Figure 2 Type ofelectric vehicles (fromCityofToronto EV Policy)

Carmanufacturers'commitments

Over thepastdecadeallmajor car manufacturershave committed toaconversionfrom ICE technologytoelectric vehicles.This is stronglycomplementedbyaseries ofgovernmentpolicies including targetssetbytheEuropeanUnion andtheUnitedStates,aswellas theNew SouthWales Government’s Electric VehicleStrategy

Commitmentsbymanufacturersandthe majorityof the world’sgovernmentsmean thatby2030the model mixofferedbyall major car manufacturerswillbe electric vehicles(BEVsandHFCEVs)

Figure7summarisescurrentcommitmentsfromthemajorityof car manufacturers.

Additionally, manymanufacturers arelookingatproviding moreentrylevelelectric vehiclesand supplementingtheirservices by:

• Providing theirowncharging networks (e.g. Tesla);

• Working withfinancecompanies orelectricityproviders toprovide moreequitable and user friendlycostsolutions;

• aligning themselveswithbatterymanufacturers toexclude thebatteryfromthe vehicle’s purchaseprice,withthebatterybeing providedaspartofa lease whichincludesa maintenanceagreement

Figure 7 Keycarmanufacturer commitments (fromNSWElectric VehicleStrategy)

Existingdemand

Electric vehiclescurrentlyonlyrepresentaround1%ofnew vehiclepurchases inAustraliaeachyear Their popularityiscontinuing togrowwithrecord sales of469 electricvehiclesinAustralia inMarch 2021(thehighestmonthlynumberof newelectric vehicleseversold inAustralia).

In2020,163electric vehicles wereregisteredintheInner West andFigure8shows thedistributionof electricvehiclesacross theInner WestandadjacentLGAs. Whilethenumberof EVs registered inthe Inner Westisgenerallylower thanLGAstoournorth,eastand west,considerationmustbegivento thelimitedabilityof muchof our housingstocktoaccommodate on sitecharging.

Potentialdemand

Indevelopingthisdemandprojection,provisionofreadilyavailableelectricvehicle charging has beencombinedwiththeNSWElectric VehicleStrategy’s goalsof:

• PricingparitybetweenEVsand ICEsby2027

• 30%of new carsalesbeingelectricby2027,and

• Projectedannual sales ofEVs (inFigure 9)

Figure 8 Existing EVsregistered xpostcodearea (fromNationMap AustralianFederal Govt)

WhybuyanEV?

While electric vehicles (privatecarsinparticular) havemanyof thesameimpacts asconventional ICEcars,theydohave numerousbenefits,as showninFigure 11.Asaconsequenceof thesebenefits and theknowledge thatmanycarmanufacturers willnotbe producingICEsfrom2030,increasing numbersofpeoplewillbepurchasingEVsover thenext10years. Clearly,governments atalllevelswill need torespondtothisneed/desire/demand.

Figure 9 BEV Share of new vehicle market … comparing uptake rates with/without proposed Road User Charge (RUC) (from NSW EV Strategy)

Noting thatpurchase priceand rangeanxietyarekeybarriersthatdeterindividualsfrompurchasing anEV,the NSWStateGovernmentrecentlyreleased itsElectric VehicleStrategy. This Strategyaimsto achieve priceparityby2027,whilediscussions withcharging and energyproviders suggeststhat paritymaybeachievedasearlyas2025.Consequently,itcanbeanticipated thatdemand for chargingfacilities will significantlyincrease over thenext 3 5years

Currently,private vehiclesareused less than10% of the timeandoftentravellessthan200kilometres per week(withthe majorityof mileagebeingaccruedduring holidayperiods). EVuserswould require a carcharge withafrequencyof onceaweek.

ShouldCouncilsand theStatebeable toensurereadyavailabilityofcharging,the critical determinantwould thenbe thecomparativerunningcosts betweenEVsandICEs.

Once localand stategovernments initiatemeasures toimprovepriceparitybetweenEVsandICEs, and ensurethereadyavailabilityofcharging,thecomparativerunningcostsbetweenEVsandICEs willbeacriticaldeterminant. AsshowninFigure 12comparison of runningcostsclearlyfavourEVs.

Figure11 Benefits ofElectric Vehicles

Figure12 Comparisonofannualrunningcosts ofa mediumsizesedan(fromNSWEVStrategy)

HowDoWeChargeanEV?

Levelsofchargingfacility

There are fivelevels/speeds ofchargingfacility:

• Level1(SlowAC)

o 10 15amp

o Up to2.3kW

o Adds3 8kmof rangeforeachhours ofcharging

o Takes 5 12 hours tofullycharge

o Usuallyviachargingpillars,lightpoles and kerb chargers

o ‘Residentialcharging”

• Level2(MediumAC)

o 30amp

o 7 22kW

o Adds16 33kmofrangeforeachhours ofcharging

o Takes2 4hourstofullycharge

o Usuallyincarparksandprivatedevelopments

o “Destinationcharging”

• Level3(FastDC)

o 25 120kW(3phasepower)

o Chargesupto 70%in30minutes (e.g.adds120 250kmof range)

o Usuallyviarapidchargehubs/kiosks,servicestations, kerbside hubs, retail/commercialdevelopments

o Usedto“top up”andprovidedextendedrange ina minimumtime

o “Top up charging”

• Level4(Ultra FastCharger)

o 150 350kW (3phasepower)

o Chargesupto 70%in10minutes

o Usuallyviarapidchargehubs/kiosks,servicestations, kerbside hubs, retail/commercialdevelopments

o Usedto“top up”andprovidedextendedrange ina minimumtime

o “Top up charging”

o Onlysuitable tospecificvehicles

• Inductive(Wireless)

o Up to7.2kW(30amp)

o Takes 8 12hourstofullycharge,butcanbeused inroadwaystoprovide ‘charging on themove”

o NotcurrentlyreadilyavailableinAustralia

o Higherratedsystemsincludedinductionchargingintrafficlanescurrentlybeing developed

Typesofplugs

While thereare atotalofeight plugtypesavailable inAustralia (Figure13),fiveare currentlyin popularuse:

• Twotypes ofanACcharging plug(Type1&2):

• DCCharging Plug(CHAdeMoand CCS)

• The proprietaryTeslaPlug

Figure13 Plug types currentlyinuse (fromEnelX)

The AustralianGovernmentis moving towardsstandardisingtheseandchargingunitmanufacturers areexploring options foradapters,convertersand multitypechargingunits.

This strategywill notmakerecommendationson preferredplugtypes,leavingmarketforcesand governmentinterventiontosort thisoutwithcharging unitmanufacturersexploring options for adapters,convertersandmultitypechargingunits.

Existingchargernetwork

Atthistimetherearea total of ninenetworksavailableintheSydneyRegions(Figure 14)withthis numbergraduallygrowingthroughnewappsandstart upenterprises,eachoffering itsmembers new andinnovative incentives.

Figure14 Chargingnetworkscurrentlyavailable inthe SydneyRegion (fromPlugshare)

As showninFigure15therearecurrently only5publicEVcharging locations inthe Inner WestLGA, however severaldevelopments(e.g. WestsLeagues Club,Ashfield) supplymultiple wall sockets within their parkingareas,thusprovidingopportunitiesforLevel1 slowcharging.

As showninFigure16,charginglocationsare distributedacrosstheregion,stateandcountry,with growing networks along keytransport corridorsparticularlyincountryareas. Under existingplans more remotecountryareas willbe served inthenearfuture.

Figure15 InnerSydneyEVchargers (fromPlugShare)

Figure16 indicativemapof EVchargers acrossAustralia (fromPlugShare)

INITIALCONSULTATION

Todevelop thedraftElectric Vehicle EncouragementStrategy,sixmonthsofconsultationwascarried outwithnumerousstakeholdersincluding:

• Membersof Council’s TransportAdvisoryand EnvironmentAdvisoryCommittees;

• Residents whohadcontacted Council’sStrategicTransportPlanning Team regarding opportunitiesfor electricvehiclecharging(during 2019 2020);

• Power providers;

• NRMA;

• Electric Vehicle Council(ofAustralia)

• Chargingunit manufacturers;

• Vehicle manufacturers;

• Electric vehicle chargingfirmwareandsoftwareproviders;

• Motoring journalists;

• Keygovernmentagenciesand electricvehicle organisations ;

• Other Councils;

• Inner WestCouncilstaff

Additionally,on24August2022,InnerWestCouncilhosteda Mayoral EVRoundtable with23 participantsincludingindustryexperts,communityrepresentative, officersfromcouncils thathave alreadyestablishedEVstrategies,aswell as officersfromInner WestCouncil.

The Roundtablewas usedtoinformrefinementofthedraftStrategywitha particularemphasison 'What Councilcando". SuggestionsfromtheRoundtable have nowbeenincorporatedintothisdraft Strategy's recommendedactions.

A summaryof theoutcomesofthisround table is included as AppendixA

Numerousrelevantdocuments were alsoreviewed including:

• Governmentpolicies(domesticandinternational);

• Policiesofother Councils (domesticandinternational);

• Scholarlyarticles andpapers;

• Web resourcesprovidedbybothpro andanti EVgroups/organisations

Whatdopeoplethink?

Duringpreparationof thisdiscussionpapermanyof the stakeholdersreferred toabove wereasked thefollowingfour keyquestions

• Question1(Keyobjectivesof Strategy) WhatwouldyoulikeCouncil toachievethroughits Electric Vehicle EncouragementStrategy?

• Question2(Barrierstoincreased EVuptake) Whatare thekeyconcerns,regarding EVS,that need tobeaddressedforthe Community?

• Question3(Desiredoutcomesof theStrategy) Whataresomedesiredoutcomes you would liketosee?

• Question4(Keyactionstoimplement) Whatare somerecommended actionsyouwould liketosee?

Insummarythekeybarriers identifiedareshowninFigure17below Barrier

Types ofAction

Upfrontcost Governmentsupport (e.g.removal ofstampduty,absence of operational taxes,purchase grantsandsubsidies)

Education(re.lower on going costsandthe overallbenefits ofEV use whenpaired withrenewableenergysources,including environmentalandpublichealthbenefits)

Incentivesandencouragements

FreeCouncilcarparkparking foralimited time

Availabilityofcharging (Range Anxiety)

Provisionofchargingfacilities (bothprivateandpublic)

Streamlinedapprovalprocess forchargers Educationonthe“realchargingdemand”(i.e.howoftentheaverage carneedstobecharged)

TimetakentochargeanEV Installationoffasterchargers Educationonenergyassetmanagement(whentocharge,whereto chargeand howbesttocharge)

Lackof sustainablepower sourcestocharge

Understandingthepotential benefitsofEVs

Governmentsupport (e.g.supportofrenewableenergyprograms) Policiesthatmakeuseofrenewableenergysourcesfor public chargers mandatory

Education (e.g.socialmedia,workshops,Councilnewsletter,field Incentivesdays)andencouragements:

Sparetheairdaywhereresidentsare encouragedtogenerate zerocarbonemissions fora day Testdrive electricvehicledays Informationcampaigns outliningthebroaderbenefits of electric vehicles,especiallythose charged usingrenewableenergysources including:

• Improvedairqualityresulting inpublichealthbenefits (Noting thesignificantlocalimprovementachieved in undergroundcarparks,shoppingareasandschoolpickup sounds);

• reducednoiseresultinginimprovedlocalamenity,with somestudiesevenindicating lowerstress levels fordrivers andpassengers;

• significantlylower maintenancecosts thanICEs;

• charging infrastructureavailableintheLGA

Figure17 Overcoming theBarriers

DraftElectricVehicleStrategy& ActionPlan

This draftStrategyandActionPlanhas beenpreparedtoprovidetheCommunitywithanopportunity tocommentonInner WestCouncil’s suggestedapproachtotheencouragementof electricvehicles.

The final,long termStrategywillinclude:

• Goal;

• VisionStatement;

• Setofambitions;and

• Setofthreekeyprinciples.

Separately,a 5YearActionPlan,comprising asetofrecommendedactionsandkeyprojectswill be Inproduced.reviewingthisdocumentitshouldberecognised thatthedraftStrategy&ActionPlanprovide more recommendedactions thanare realisticallyachievable withinafive yeartimeframe,however Council is usingthisexhibitiontogatherCommunityfeedbackontheimportanceof thevarious actions withaview refiningtheirpriorities.This will,then,permitCounciltodevelop arealistically implementablefive yearactionplan.

While theStrategywillsetalong termvision,theAction Planwillbeperiodicallyreviewedand adjustedtorespond tothechangingcircumstancesassociatedwithelectricvehiclesandtoreflect Council’s successinencouraging electricvehicleuptake

UndertheNSWLocalGovernmentAct1993, Councilsare requiredtodevelopahierarchyofplans knownas theIntegratedPlanning and Reporting(IPR)Framework.ThisframeworkassistsCouncilsin deliveringtheircommunity’s visionthroughlong,mediumandshort termplans.The purposeof the frameworkwastoformalise strategicandresourceplanning acrossNSW Councils andensurelong termplanningisbased oncommunity engagementleading toa moresustainablelocalgovernment sector.

Implementationof theElectric VehicleStrategywillbeembeddedinCouncil’s Integrated Planning and Reporting(IPR)Frameworkandtimelinestoensure thatprioritiesare included inthelong term planningandshort termdeliveryof Council’sprojectsandprograms.Longer termoutcomeswillbe inthehigh levelDeliveryProgramwhichisafour yeardocumentthataligns withthetermofthe elected Council.Eachyearpriorities willbedetailed inCouncil’s one yearOperational Planandthese willbereported toCounciland thecommunitythroughtheQuarterlyReporting process.Inaddition totheseactions,Councilwill alsocreate efficientandeffectivemeasuresand targets thatwillbe usedtodemonstrateCouncils’progressagainstservicedeliveryand willascertainwhetherCouncilis moving towards orawayfromthecommunities’prioritiesas outlinedintheCommunityStrategic Plan Our InnerWest2036.

TheStrategy Goal

Tomake the InnerWestthebestplaceinAustraliato ownand operateanElectricVehicle

Vision

If tripsuseprivate vehicles,theyshouldbepoweredbythemost sustainablemeans availableand Council should encouragethis byprovidingadequateincentives,includingcharging opportunities,to facilitate increased use ofElectricVehiclesbytheInner WestCommunity.

Ambitions

Year1

• The DevelopmentControl Plan(DCP) requirestheprovisionof EVchargingfacilities inmajor developments.

• Councilcollaborates withorganisations todeveloppilotchargingschemesand demonstrationprojects

• A simplifiedapprovalpathwayisdevelopedfor bothprivateandpublic EVchargingfacilities

• Council exploresopportunities todevelopaHydrogenFuel Cell (HFC)demonstrationproject

• Council establishesatransitionplanforitsownpassenger fleet.

• Councilcommences its EVawarenesscampaigns

Year2

• The initialpilotschemesdeveloped in Year1growbyatleast10%

• The HFCdemonstrationproject (ifdeemed feasibleinYear1) becomesoperational

• Inner WestCouncil expands itsEVeducationalandpromotionactivities byworking with adjacentCouncils

• Council rolls outaprogramtoprovidechargingunitspoweredbyrenewableenergysources initslargerpublic off streetparkingareas.

Year3

• The initialpilot EVchargingscheme,developedinYear1,continuestogrowbyatleast10%p.a.

• “Lessons learned”fromtheHFCdemonstrationprojectinYear1are assessed,and: o sharedwithotherCouncils;

o usedtoconsidertheexpansionof FCEVsintheInnerWest,including potentially Council’s ownfleet.

• Throughitssupportfor electricvehicles,InnerWestCouncilbecomesrecognisedas the leader inlocalgovernmentelectricvehicleencouragementanduses thistocreateaplanfor “EVTourism”aspartofitseconomic developmentplanning;

• Council workwithcarshare operators, taxiscompanies, rideshareoperatorsand charging providers tointroduceEVsintotheInner Westfleet,supported by EVcharging facilities

• Transitionplanfor Council’s ownpassengerfleetis underway(Corporate EVPlan).

Year4

• The pilotchargingschemes,fromYear1,leadtothecreationofcomprehensive charging networkscateringforthewhole Inner WestLGA

• If successful,theHFCdemonstrationprojectfromYear1,actsas apromotional and educationresource,providing datatoinformthedevelopmentof newpilotprogramsacross Australia

• Allpriorityresidentialareas(areaswitha significantproportionofdwellings nothavingtheir ownoff streetparking) have public chargingunits

• Council’s EVeducationandawarenessprogramhasgrowntoincludeaseries ofannual events

• Transitionplanfor Council’s ownpassengerfleetcontinues(CorporateEVPlan).

Year5

• The pilotchargingschemes fromYear1 movefromapilotscheme toaseries ofpermanent networks

• Council reviewsitsEVEncouragementStrategywithaviewtointroducing newincentivesand exploringnewinitiatives

• Council reviewstheHFCdemonstrationprojecttoconsiderfutureexpansionofHFC technologyintoCouncilfleet andopportunities toassistother Councilsindevelopingsimilar programs

• EVsrepresentatleast10%of carsintheInner West

TheDraftActionPlan

Inreviewing thisDraftAction Plan,itis essential tonotethat the43actionsproposed could notbe simultaneouslyimplemented. Consequently,feedbackisspecificallysought (during thedraft Strategy’s CommunityConsultationPhase) onthecomparative priorities ofthevarious actions (e.g., Short,MediumandLongTerm).

Principle1(PublicCharging)

Chargingfacilitiesshouldbe providedforusebytheCommunity,particularlyinareas whereoff streetaccess toresidentialpropertiesislimited.

Action1.1

Council workswithcharging providers todeveloppilotprogramstoinitiatethephased inprovision of chargingfacilitiesineachof Council’spublicoff streetparkingareas.Theseprogramsshouldaim atprovidinga minimumof2 bays (1chargingunit)dedicatedtoelectricvehiclecharging ineachoff streetparkingarea thathas 20or morecar spaces

The programsshouldbedesigned ina manner whichrollsoutadditional electricvehiclecharging spaceseachyearbasedonacombinationofcurrentusageandanticipatedgrowthindemand Ultimately,theseprogramsshouldalsoinclude theprovisionofelectricvehiclechargingadjacentto other Councilfacilities(e.g.communitycentres)

Action1.2

Council workswithcharging providers todeveloppilotprogramstoinitiate thephased inprovision of kerbsidecharging facilities inareas where housingdoes notgenerallyhavedriveways/off street access(andconsequentlyresidents areunable toprovidetheir ownon sitechargingfacilities).

NOTE InordertodothisCouncil should finaliseasetof siteselectioncriteria …see Appendix Bfor DraftSite SelectionCriteria

Action1.3

Public off streetchargingfacilitiesshould use onlyrenewable energysources whereverpractical

Action1.4

Council shouldworkwithexistinglocal service stations providers toincludeEV charging facilities in existingandnewservicestations.

Action1.5

EVchargingunitsforcars shouldprovidecharging opportunities forthechargingof electric micro mobilitydevices(e.g. e bikes and e PMDs) Ultimately,Councilshouldexaminewhether thereisa sufficientdemand towarranttheprovisionof charging facilitiesexclusivelyfor e bikesandother electric micro mobilitydevices.Iftheanalysisproves thatsufficientdemand exists, Councilshould establishmicro mobilitycharginghubsatkeylocations,where severale bikesand PMDscanbe simultaneouslycharged

Action1.6

Council shouldexplore funding models,includingGovernmentGrantsandprivate enterprise initiativesfor theprovisionof public electricvehiclecharging stations.In particular Councilshould examine options whichareavailabletoprovidequalitychargingfacilities, thatare affordable for residents,employees,andvisitorstothe LGA while having nodirectcostto Council

Action1.7

As partof Council’sfutureparking meterrenewalandstreetfurnitureprograms,a proportion ofthe suitableassetsshouldbe capableofchargingelectricvehicles

Action1.8

Council shouldwork withAusgrid toensure that,subjecttothedeliveryof suitable lightingpole designs (e.g.recognisingthe localcharacterincludingheritage considerations)atleast20%of new lightingpolesintheInnerWestLGAshouldbecapable ofaccommodatingEVcharging units

Action1.9

Council shoulddevelopasimple,equitableapprovalpathwayfortheestablishmentofpublicvehicle chargingfacilities(Noting that theStateGovernment’s InfrastructureSEPP alreadyprovides opportunitiesfor anapprovalpathway Appendix C)

Action1.10

Council shouldworkwithchargingprovidersand thecommunityatlarge,todevelopan enforcementregimetoensurethatEVsdonotoverstaytheirchargingtimeindesignatedspaces and thatnon EVsdonotuse EVcharging spaces withtheincorporation ofapublic awareness campaign.

Principle2(PrivateCharging)

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The abilitytoprovidecharging facilities inallprivatedevelopmentsshould be easilyachieved.

Action2.1DCPRequirements Residential

a. All newcarspaces forsingle dwellings,includingalterations andadditions,(where car spacesarepermitted) shouldbeprovidedaselectricvehiclechargingspaces(Level oneor faster)

b. Allcarspaces tobeprovided fornewdwellinghousedevelopmentsincludingalterationsand additions (wherecarspaces arepermitted)shouldbe providedas electricvehiclecharging spaces(Level oneorfaster) prior tooccupationof thebuildingor subdivisionoftheproperty whicheveroccursfirst.

c. All newmulti unitresidentialdevelopmentsshouldprovideelectricvehiclecharging spaces (Level1 orfaster) for nolessthan20%of allcarspaces

1 Incalculatingtheratesofprovisionofelectricvehiclechargingspaces,therequirementshould be roundedupanda minimumof one electricvehiclechargingspace shouldbeprovided inanynew development

d. Parkingspaces innew multi unitresidential developments should befuture proofed/EV Ready2 throughtheprovisionof conduitsandcables toALLcarspaces(topermitresidents toreadilyaddchargingunits toindividualbays).Further,thedevelopmentmustbeableto demonstratethatitsproposedelectricalinfrastructure issizedtosupporta future scenario where 100%ofallspacesare usedfor EVchargingsimultaneously

e. All newmulti unitresidentialdevelopmentsshouldprovideelectricvehiclechargingspaces (Level1 orfaster)for noless than10%of allvisitorcarspaces(ora minimumof1spaceifless than10visitorspacesaretobeprovided)

f. All newmulti dwellingresidentialdevelopmentsshallprovide ready to usechargingpoints, inareasdedicatedtobicycleparking,fornoless than 50%of bicyclespaces.

Action2.2 DCPRequirements –Non Residential

a. All newnon residentialdevelopmentsshouldprovide ready to use electricvehicle charging spaces(Level 3orfaster) for noless than10%ofallcarspaces.

b. Parkingspaces innew non residentialdevelopmentsshouldbefuture proofed/EVReady3 throughtheprovisionofconduitsandcables to 50%ofallcarspaces(topermit owners/tenantstoreadilyaddcharging units toindividual bays) Further,thedevelopment mustbeabletoabletodemonstratethatitsproposed electrical infrastructureissizedto supportafuture scenariowhere atleast50%ofall spacesareusedforcharging simultaneously.

c. All newnon residentialdevelopmentsshouldprovideelectricvehiclechargingspaces (Level 3or faster)fornoless than10%ofallvisitorcarspaces.

d. All newnon residentialdevelopmentsshallprovideready to use chargingpoints,inareas dedicated tobicycleparking,fornolessthan25%ofbicyclespaces.

Action2.3

Private developersshouldbe encouragedtouserenewableenergyasthepowersourcefor their electricvehiclecharging whereverpossible.

Action2.4

Council shouldworkwithcar shareproviders,rideshare providersand taxicompanies (including peer to peercar share),toencouragetheuseof electricvehicles. This shouldincludethe developmentofafast trackprocessforapprovalof chargingfacilitiesforsuchoperations Simultaneously, Councilshould workwithcarshareoperatorsandchargingproviderstointroduce and ensureadequateprovisionof chargingfacilitiesfor electriccarshare vehicles intheInner West

Action2.5

Council shoulddevelopasimple,equitable,approvalpathwayfortheestablishmentofprivate electricvehiclechargingfacilities includingastreamlined approvalprocessfor the assessmentof retrofitted electricvehiclecharging inexistingdevelopments.

2 EV readyparkingspace:cabling tothespace,and spatialallowanceforGPOorcharging headunit areprovided

Action2.6

Council shouldexplore its role inEVdemand andasset managementprogramsinconjunctionwith theState Governmentandgridmanagers (suchasAusgrid). Thiswouldincludepotentialfor Vehicle toHome (V2H),Vehicleto Grid(V2G)and Virtual PowerPlant (VPP)assetmanagement programs.

Action2.7

Council shouldexplore opportunitiestodevelopguidelines for thesafecharging of EVsfor residents whodonothaveoff streetaccess oranearbypublicchargingunit

Principle3(IncentivesandEncouragements)

Communityawareness ofthe diversityof benefits associatedwith electric vehicles encourages increased uptakeandappreciationofelectric vehicles

Action3.1

Council shoulddevelopa community basedEVawarenessand educationcampaigntoincrease awareness ofthebenefitsof ElectricVehicle ownership Suchacampaignshouldinclude considerationoftheoverall benefits,includingreduced noise,improvepublichealthand enhanced localenvironment

The awarenesscampaigncouldinclude incorporationintoeventssuchas its“FootprintsFestival”, andcreationofa“Sparethe Air”daycampaign

Action32

Council shoulddevelopan“EVTourism”promotioncampaignthroughits Economic Development Teaminwhichsemi regular electric vehiclespecialevents are supported(e.g. featuring ofEVsin Inner WestEventssuchasEDGE) Suchdaytourismshouldincludeprojectswhichfoster better understandingofEVs(mythbusting),encouragingEVdemonstrationdays (testdrives)andgeneral informationsessions.

Action3.3

Council shouldexamineopportunities toencouragethemanufacturingof EVsand EVcomponents, as wellasconversionofclassiccars toEVdrives, initsvarious industrialareas,throughrefinementsto landusezoning and/orIncentive schemes

Action3.4

Council shouldcontinuetoconvertits fleettoEVsandsoleadbyexamplewhileatthesametime assistingingrowing theproportionof EVsintheusedvehiclemarket(thus making EVsmorereadily affordable).The passengerfleettransitionplanshouldalsoincludeopportunitiesfor electric bikes/PMEVs,andconsiderthepotential forVirtualPower Plantswhenthisis supportedbyenergy marketrules

Action35

Council shouldworkwithSSROCandadjacent Councils todevelopaunifiedapproachtothe encouragementofEVuptake,possiblythroughtheestablishmentofa sub regional working group. Suchcollaborationcouldinclude working with SSROC,theState Governmentandother Councilsto encourage theuse ofelectricpublic transportthatuses renewable energysources

Action3.6

Council shouldexamineopportunities to work with organisations/companiestodevelopanEVEnergy AssetManagementSystem,possiblyincludingdevelopmentofa VirtualPowerPlant(VPP)project usingacombinationof Council’s ownvehiclefleet,EVsbelonging tolocalbusinessesand new(or retrofitted)residential developments. TofacilitatethisCouncil shouldworkwithkeystakeholders, including theFederal Governmenttoexplore opportunities tomodifyAustralianStandard4777(orto develop anewstand alone standard) topermitandencourage thedevelopmentof energyasset

managementsystemssuchas VehicletoGrid(V2G),Vehicle toHome(V2H)andVirtualPowerPlant (VPP) projects.

Action3.7

ShouldCouncilintroducefee basedresidentparkingschemepermits,atrial shouldbeintroduced where electricvehiclesareprovidedwithpermitsatadiscountedrate.

Action3.8

ToensureequityandparitybetweenEVsandICEs,Council shouldadvocatetheStateGovernmentto discourage theintroductionof aRoadUserCharge (RUC) forEVs,(includingquestioning theproposed nexusbetweentheexistingfuel excise and roadmaintenance expenditure).IfanRUCisintroduced for electric vehicles (asoutlined intheNSWElectric VehicleStrategy 2027oronce 30%of newcar salesare electricvehicles),CouncilShouldadvocate for thisRUCtobeapplied toallvehicles(i.e. includingICEs)ratherthanpresenting asplitsystem.SimultaneouslyCouncil shouldadvocate for nationalfuelefficiencystandards tobeapplied toallmotorvehicles

KeyProjects

a. Council should workwithpower providersandcharging providers toestablisha minimumof 3pilotprogramsfor theprovisionofelectricvehiclechargingfacilitiesin Council’s off street publicparkingareas andother Councilfacilities Eachpilotprogramshouldrunfor a minimumof 5yearsandshouldbe monitored,reviewed andadapted toprovide the greatest possiblebenefitfortheInner WestCommunity.

b. Council should workwithpower providersandcharging providers toestablisha minimumof 3pilotprogramsfor theprovisionofelectricvehiclechargingfacilitiesinneighbourhoods where asignificantproportionof housesdonothavedriveways/off streetaccess Eachpilot programshould runforaminimumof 5yearsandshouldbe monitored,reviewed and adaptedtoprovide thegreatestpossiblebenefitfor the Inner WestCommunity.

c. Council shouldexamineopportunities toestablisha hydrogenfuelcelldemonstration project,potentiallyincluding aproductionfacilitypoweredbyrenewable energysourcesand anFCEVcommunitybus.

APPENDIXA-MAYORALROUNDTABLE SUMMARY

GUIDELINESFORKERBSIDERESIDENTIAL CHARGINGFACILITIES(forchargerand dedicatedcarspace)

Selectionofsuitable sitesfor theprovisionofkerbsideelectricvehiclechargingfacilitieswithina residentialarea willbebased onconsiderationofthefollowingcriteria:

1. The siteisincluded inanareadesignated asanEVCharging PriorityNeighbourhood (based on likelydemandandproportionof properties withoutoff streetaccess)byCouncilandpermitted underrelevantlegislation

2. A safetyauditisconductedandthesite isdeemedsafe andappropriate. Thesafetyauditshould include,butnotbelimited to,considerationof:

a. Sightlines

b. Manoeuvring space

c. Impedance of bike lanes

d. Publicsafetyincludingpedestrianandcycle impacts (particularlynotingimpactsof the stationhardwareandcables),including triphazards)

e. Impactonfootpaths,inducing anyreductionoffootpathwidths

f. Impactonwaste/garbageremoval

g. Potentialforpassivesurveillance(including streetlighting)

h. Other impactsonpublic safety

3. There willbe nofunctional reductioninthewidthof theexistingfootpath

4. Appropriateadjacentlanduses,basedonthefollowing prioritisedhierarchyi:

a. notdirectlyoutsidea private dwelling(unlesswrittenagreementisprovidedbythe householder,andhouseholdersoneitherside ofthechosensite);

b. notdirectlyoutsidea child carecentre

c. notdirectlyoutsidesingle retailor commercialpremises locatedinresidential areas

d. adjacenttopubliclandsuchasapark

e. adjacenttoapublicfacilitysuchasaCouncil administrationcentre,communitycentre, leisurecentre,schoolorlibrary

f. adjacenttothesideboundaryofsingledwellings

g. Adjacenttoexistingresidentialflatbuildings

5. Mustbesupportedbythepowerprovider toensure sufficientcapacityonthelocalpowergridor canbe reasonablyupgraded.(Noting thatCouncil willbear nocostor responsibilityfor the provisionof,orupgrade to,electricalsupplyinfrastructure toserviceaproposed EVcharging site, unless subjecttoa specificprioragreement);

6. The energysourceforthecharger shoulduserenewableenergy;

7. The facilityiscompliantwithrelevantAustralianStandardsandRegulationsfor occupational healthand safety.Further,the chargingfacilityhardware mustbelocatedasafedistanceaway fromhazards (e.g.dangerousgoodsandfuels);and

8. Atleast 30%ofdwellings inthestreetshould have nooff streetaccess/driveways;

9. Consultationisundertakenwithadjacent premiseswithmore than66%ofhouseholds inthe street,responding tothesurvey, supporting theprovisionof anEVchargingunitwithinthestreet;

10. Shouldbeapublic road under thecareandcontrol ofCouncil;

11. Canthefacilitybe located ina mannerwhichpermitstheassociatedchargingbaytobeDDA compliant;

12. Access tothefacilityshould be available24/7

13. Consider:a.relevantenvironmental,publicdomainandstreetscape impacts

b. whetheritispossibletoconvertthefacilityfromasinglecarspace totwocar spacesif futuredemandwarrants

14. Applicantsshouldidentifypotentialdemand (existingand/orfuturedemand)

15. The sitemustbeclearlyvisible,linked toanappropriate booking/managementappand supportedbyappropriateWayfinding

16. The operatoragrees totakenonallliabilityissues associated withthechargingunit

It shouldbenoted thatCouncil’s approval ofacharging facilityatanygivenlocationwill notexclude other providersfromestablishingfacilities nearby,nordoes itestablish a precedentfor approvalat nearbylocations. Eachapplicationwill bedealtwithbased onits ownmeritsand its abilitytosatisfy allor most oftheabove criteria.

APPENDIXC– STATE

ENVIRONMENTALPLANNINGPOLICY DIVISION