Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, a consultant team, and a Plug-in Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council have partnered to accelerate the ability for electric vehicles to refuel in the Tahoe-Truckee region.

According to TRPA: Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have the potential to dramatically reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase energy independence. The success of long-term transportation electrification depends on near-term deployment of vehicles and charging infrastructure, strategic planning addressing regional needs, and increased PEV use.

Preliminary goals:
• Increase PEV access in the Northern and Eastern Sierra.
• Establish the Tahoe-Truckee region as a PEV destination, gateway, and corridor.
• Create a comprehensive plan to increase local PEV adoption and deploy charging infrastructure.
• Proactively engage local and regional planning agencies and the community.

Project deliverables:
• PEV assessment report: includes an existing conditions report and PEV gap analysis. The regional infrastructure,
policies, programs, PEV use, and behaviors/needs will be assessed.
• Outreach strategy and sector-specific PEV toolkits: addresses funding strategies, best practices, available training,
and outreach materials. Sectors include local governments, fleet owners and operators, energy wholesalers/retailers,
vehicle dealers, Tahoe-Truckee residents and visitors, second homeowners, and tourist destinations.
• Tahoe-Truckee regional PEV readiness plan: includes a market overview, a regional siting analysis, recommendations,
next steps, and readiness action items related to permitting and planning, training, and education. Public
education workshops.