UTILITIES

"Must Have" Actions that ONLY utilities can do

Participate in local/regional stakeholder council that meets regularly to create the
plug-in readiness plan, and check-in on implementation. More
Provide free home charger/circuit installation for consumers
Provide free or reduced-rate charging
Tie free/reduced charging to "no charge" times or utility override power (though tiered rates
should incentivize consumers to charge off-peak).

"Must Have" Actions that utilities OR another stakeholder could lead

Sponsor public charge spots in high-traffic zones and parking areas.
Commit to buy 30 plug-ins over five years for corporate fleet.
Contribute to education plan via cash, or using existing connection to customers.
Provide $3,00 plug-in purchase incentive to customers.
Assign one staff member to be the "champion" of the regional stakeholder council.

"Nice to Have" actions for utilities

Install sub-meters (or Smart Grid) for plug-ins
Bundle plug-in purchase with a "green power only" utility contract and discounts on
home solar, AMI installation, a smart grid upgrade, bike, bus pass, and/ or light rail
pass to high-light plug-in role in the green lifestyle
Sponsor battery warranty program to share the risk and to reduce the near-term cost
of advanced batteries