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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Policy White Paper – Policy and Regulation Overview <br /> <br /> 58 <br />Precedent <br />The City of Cambridge, MA implemented an EV charging station pilot program in 2012 with 10 <br />stations. While an evaluation of this pilot will be released soon, early benefits have included <br />improvements to user interface and fee structure.38 The City hopes that this pilot will pave the way <br />for private investment in public EV charging station. <br />8.5.4. Phasing of Policy Opportunities <br />As mentioned above, some policy opportunities are immediate, such as the possibility to include <br />energy efficiency and renewable energy flexibility within the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Other <br />policies are relevant farther into the future, when TCAAP’s future residents and businesses are <br />occupying the site. <br />Figure 6 below helps to navigate the timeline and phasing of opportunities. In general: <br /> Immediate-term actions include adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code, identification of <br />potential partners and funding opportunities, and adoption of policies affecting major <br />infrastructure decisions, such as spine road utilities, street orientation, and lighting. <br /> Near-term actions include development of RFP guidelines and processes, including <br />identification of any energy standards or tools such as SB 2030, Minnesota Green Path, or <br />Energy Design Assistance that might guide energy management at the site. This would also <br />include initiating and/or maintaining partnerships with entities such as AHATS, Xcel Energy, or <br />the University of Minnesota. <br /> Long-term actions include policies that will assist in maintaining and showcasing the site <br />energy vision, including commercial building benchmarking, education campaigns, or <br />neighborhood energy tracking programs. <br /> <br />38 http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/electricvehicles.aspx