Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation. The Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy was adopted by Council at the 23 March 2020 Council meeting.
The Electric Vehicle Strategy 2020-2023 Strategy aims to set a long-term vision and framework to ensure a consistent deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the City by private enterprise, residents and Council.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation. The Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy was adopted by Council at the 23 March 2020 Council meeting.
The Electric Vehicle Strategy 2020-2023 Strategy aims to set a long-term vision and framework to ensure a consistent deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the City by private enterprise, residents and Council.
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Strategy 1 - Develop regional and cross-sector partnerships
over 4 years agoShare Strategy 1 - Develop regional and cross-sector partnerships on Facebook Share Strategy 1 - Develop regional and cross-sector partnerships on Twitter Share Strategy 1 - Develop regional and cross-sector partnerships on Linkedin Email Strategy 1 - Develop regional and cross-sector partnerships link15 ResponsesCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We will strengthen investment in Lake Macquarie's EV charging, coordinating local efforts with regional, state and national EV charging networks. We will develop regional and cross-sector partnerships to support our regions transition to EVs. This will enable us to coordinate the efforts of multiple parties to achieve a fit-for purpose, regional EV charging network and leverage collaborative opportunities.
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Strategy 2 - Plan transport for liveable communities
over 4 years agoShare Strategy 2 - Plan transport for liveable communities on Facebook Share Strategy 2 - Plan transport for liveable communities on Twitter Share Strategy 2 - Plan transport for liveable communities on Linkedin Email Strategy 2 - Plan transport for liveable communities linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We will integrate EV charging into future-decision making, with a focus on infrastructure that supports smart transport options for all parts of the community. Our planning will support the City's transport hierarchy and adapt based on community feedback. In doing so, we will move our City closer to our 2050 transport vision of a "City close to connections".
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Strategy 3 - Deploy Lake Macquarie Council charging infrastructure
over 4 years agoShare Strategy 3 - Deploy Lake Macquarie Council charging infrastructure on Facebook Share Strategy 3 - Deploy Lake Macquarie Council charging infrastructure on Twitter Share Strategy 3 - Deploy Lake Macquarie Council charging infrastructure on Linkedin Email Strategy 3 - Deploy Lake Macquarie Council charging infrastructure linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.To ensure we make the most of our large operational footprint, we will deploy appropriate charging infrastructure at key Council sites across Lake Macquarie City. This will support the transition of our own fleet and ensure a core network of chargers accessible to the public.
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Startegy 4 - Facilitate deployment of non-Council infrastructure
over 4 years agoShare Startegy 4 - Facilitate deployment of non-Council infrastructure on Facebook Share Startegy 4 - Facilitate deployment of non-Council infrastructure on Twitter Share Startegy 4 - Facilitate deployment of non-Council infrastructure on Linkedin Email Startegy 4 - Facilitate deployment of non-Council infrastructure linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Deployment of charging infrastructure by Council will support access to public chargers across the City and leading the way for others to continue further installations.
With our partners, we will facilitate deployment of critical public charging infrastructure at key locations beyond Council's control, and provide consistent guidelines, tools and resources to support businesses, residents and developers installing their own EV charging infrastructure.
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Strategy 5 - Encourage smart energy and smart grid management
over 4 years agoShare Strategy 5 - Encourage smart energy and smart grid management on Facebook Share Strategy 5 - Encourage smart energy and smart grid management on Twitter Share Strategy 5 - Encourage smart energy and smart grid management on Linkedin Email Strategy 5 - Encourage smart energy and smart grid management linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Electric vehicle charging provides opportunities and challenges for the way we source energy and manage the grid. With our partners we will undertake smart-charging trials. These will explore ways to improve EV charging management, charge EVs from renewable energy and investigate how to include EVs into the grid. We will facilitate appropriate data sharing to improve charging outcomes.
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Key Dates
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26 September → 25 October 2019
Life Cycle
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Open
Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy has finished this stageThis consultation is Open for contributions until 25 October.
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Under Review
Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy has finished this stageThis consultation has now closed. The Project Team will report back shortly.
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Final report
Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy is currently at this stageCouncil adopted the Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy on 23 March 2020. You can view the engagement summary here.
Who's listening
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Environmental Security and Sustainable Living Coordinator
Phone 4921 0333 Email [email protected]