Provide utility groups with regular updates relating to recent work in the plug-in space

Solution Details:

Pain Point:  We are so busy with other issues, it is easy to become reactive to new plug-in technology rather than proactive

General Implementation Strategy:  Help utilities get involved

Primary Actors:  NGO

Other solutions to this pain point:

• Partner with utilities to upgrade houses so that they can handle charging infrastructure

Other solutions that fall into this general strategy:

• Partner with utilities to upgrade houses so that they can handle charging infrastructure

Other solutions for this primary actor:

• Provide plug-in infrastructure information specifically for banks/financiers
• Show developers how plug-in infrastructure could differentiate their product
• Highlight reduced fuel, maintenance, and servicing costs compared to ICE baseline
• Provide developers with information on charging infrastructure installation, regulation, incentives etc.
• Create business case for builders interested in installing plug-in infrastructure
• Create consumer networks
• Facilitate plug-in infrastructure workshops
• Participate in Project Get Ready convening opportunities
• Ensure utility early adopter stories are widely shared
• Showcase a value proposition for plug-ins compared to ICE baseline
• Showcase different regulatory needs and options
• Help consumers understand full life-cycle value of battery
• Give early adopters an ambassador kit
• Traditional public service announcements
• Show consumers how much money, gas and CO2 they'll be saving/spending
• Develop a quarterly newsletter to discuss EV issues

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