1. CALSTART California Policy Agenda 2013
January 22, 2013
Jamie Hall, CALSTART
Reed Addis, Conservation Strategies Group

2. AGENDA
» Policy landscape in California for 2013
» Reauthorizing CA incentives programs
» Other possible funding activities
» Other legislation of note
» Carbon pricing for transportation sector

3. 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

4. California Incentives
» Current incentive Current Annual Incentive Funding (Millions)
programs help with
RD&D, deployment, d
iesel 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

5. 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 SB 11 - Senators Pavley & Rubio
require large, engaged
support base
» Asking for support by
Friday 1/25 if possible
» Need data, anecdotes
to support programs
AB 8 – Assemblymembers Perea
and Skinner

6. 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

7. 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…

8. 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?

9. 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!

10. 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

11. QUESTIONS?

12. 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