Allowing new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric…

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

New York has set ambitious climate and electrification goals through policies such as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Cars II rules, and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales targets. The state aims to transition to an electrified transportation sector by 2050, requiring significant expansion of EV charging infrastructure. However, EV adoption has been hindered by insufficient charging avail- ability. To meet the growing demand for EV charging stations, it is essential to integrate charging infrastructure requirements into new construction projects. This bill establishes a power allocation approach to provide flexibility in meeting these requirements, ensuring cost-effective deployment of charging stations without mandating a fixed number of chargers per park- ing space. The power allocation method allows developers to install Level 2 and/or Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) based on anticipated needs while maintaining grid stability through energy management controls. This approach enables property owners to optimize charging capacity, reducing unnecessary infrastructure costs while ensuring adequate charging options for EV users. California offers a model for this approach. In its 2023 update to the green building code, known as "Cal Green," the state adopted a power- based minimum threshold alongside space-based requirements. The Califor- nia Building Standards Commission, in its "Additional 15-day Express Terms for the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24," supported a framework where parking facilities with 100 spac- es must provide 165 kW of power, while lots with 1,000 spaces require 1,300 kW. This adjusts EV charging requirements to reflect the high capacity of DCFCs and removes disincentives to expanding fast-charging infrastructure. charging stations compliant with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program must include four chargers, each offering at least 150 kW charging speeds, though the DCFC industry can reach 350 kW. A power-based requirement complements national efforts to expand fast- charging infrastructure by promoting the installation of NEVI-compliant stations. By requiring new parking facilities to incorporate EV charging infrastructure, this legislation aligns New York's building codes with its broader environmental and transportation policies. The bill ensures that the state remains a leader in clean energy and sustainable develop- ment, reducing barriers to EV adoption and accelerating the transition to a zero-emissions transportation system.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.