Add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11)

The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:The number of electric vehicles (EV) on U.S. roads is projected to reach more than 25 million vehicles by 2030. This correlates to approximately 12.9 million necessary charge ports to support the projected number of EVs on the road. It is critical that Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) equipment be properly installed to the highest standards to safety and quality.Training a skilled and local workforce capable of installing EV chargers is essential to meeting the City of Portland's clean energy goals and aligns with the priorities outlined in the Portland Clean Energy Fund. By requiring that 25% of the workers installing commercial chargers hold an electric vehicle infrastructure training program certification or equivalent certification the City of Portland can invest in advancing the local workforce. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:Add City Code Chapter 26.11 as shown in Exhibit A. The Bureau of Fleet and Facilities and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund will report to Council annually on electric vehicle charger projects that qualified for EVITP or equivalent training program requirements if the workforce requirements were met.