CALSTART California Policy Agenda 2013January 22, 2013

Jamie Hall, CALSTARTReed Addis, Conservation Strategies Group

AGENDA

» Policy landscape in California for 2013

» Reauthorizing CA incentives programs

» Other possible funding activities

» Other legislation of note

» Carbon pricing for transportation sector

Policy Landscape for 2013

OPPORTUNITIES

» Incentives legislation

» Other funding opportunities

» Other legislation

CHALLENGES

» Legislature not up to speed on needs/benefits

» Ongoing regulatory uncertainty on climate

Clear need for active industry engagement in 2013

California Incentives

» Current incentive programs help with RD&D, deployment, diesel clean-up alt fuel infrastructure, job training, and manufacturing

» Most funding set to sunset in 2015-2016

» 2013 GOALS: » Extend existing programs

» Secure additional funding

Current Annual Incentive Funding (Millions)

California Incentives Legislation» SB 11, AB 8 would

provide $2 billion +

» Extends AB 118, Carl Moyer, AB 923 to 2023

» Need a 2/3 vote – will require large, engaged support base

» Asking for support by Friday 1/25 if possible

» Need data, anecdotes to support programs

SB 11 - Senators Pavley & Rubio

AB 8 – Assemblymembers Pereaand Skinner

Other Funding Issues

» California’s AB 32 Cap and Trade for GHGs

» Possible $$$ for low carbon tech

» Expecting intense competition

» Need to make our case by May

» Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) at CPUC

» Possible $$$ for EV tech, grid integration

Other Legislative and Regulatory Opportunities

Expecting ongoing interest, many opportunities for engagement:

» HOV lane access

» Clean vehicle registration fees

» Governor’s EV Action Plan

» And many more areas…

Regulatory Uncertainty around Carbon Pricing

» Two existing policies put a price on carbon for transportation sector» Low Carbon Fuel Standard

» Fuels “under the cap” in cap and trade

» Effort underway to weaken or replace policies

» 2013 is crucial year for question of how to deal with transportation and climate» What is technically feasible?

» What will it cost?

» What does industry need to bring solutions forward?

Need California Industry “Campaign” to Educate Policymakers

We see need inclusive, tech-neutral outreach effort focused on:

» Potential & benefits of clean transportation tech

» Need for regulatory certainty

» Need for dedicated RD&D funding

» Need for meaningful deployment funding

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT!

Next Steps

» Need support for incentives legislation ASAP» Contact Jamie with support by Friday if possible

» LA and Inland Empire are key areas

» Want companies engaged in broader outreach and education campaign» Possible lobby day around incentive programs

» Need info on tech progress, potential, needs, etc

» Look for more regular updates, emails, and calls on CA issues for this year

QUESTIONS?

2013 will be a Busy Year – We Need to Work Together for the Industry

Contact me with questions, comments, suggestions, etc…we

need your engagement

Jamie Hall, Policy Director

jhall@calstart.org

626-744-5606