Transportation Electrification - Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance

VCREA, funded by the EV Ready Communities Challenge Grant, administers the implementation of the EV Blueprint with the help of Community Environmental Council, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, EV Alliance, and Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance.

The Ventura County EV Ready Blueprint is intended to accelerate and support electric vehicle and charging infrastructure deployment throughout Ventura County. Adoption of Electric Vehicles will benefit Ventura County residents in many ways, including: lowering fueling costs for drivers (charging at home overnight is like paying $1.50/gallon!), lowering vehicle maintenance costs (no more oil changes!), reducing pollution and cleaning air (no tailpipe emissions!), and facilitating a smooth transition from fossil fuels to clean transportation.

EV Blueprint

WHAT WE DO

Electric Vehicle Shows

In partnership with Ventura County EV Advocates, VCREA hosts EV Car Shows and Ride and Drives all year long. EV shows are one of the best ways to convince individuals to make the switch to electric

Upcoming Shows…

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Upcoming Electric Vehicle 101 Presentations

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Electric Vehicles 101

VCREA hosts multiple webinars throughout the year that help individuals make a decision on what kind of EV fits their lifestyle best, and how they can use tax rebates to get up to $7,000 back in their pocket for their purchase.

Our EV Coaches are happy to host an EV 101 at your workplace. Email nancy.clarin@ventura.org for availability

RESOURCES

Residents

Access Clean CA

Get thousands of dollars to upgrade your car, switch to transit, or install clean energy in your home. Access Clean CA can help you find all the clean energy benefits you’re eligible for.

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EVs for Everyone/EVs Para Todos

The EVs for Everyone Purchase Guidance Program helps low-to-middle–income residents through the entire process of buying an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in EV.

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Normal Now

Electric cars, they are normal now. Find out firsthand from these normal people who drive electric vehicles. Also learn about range, EV models, incentives and rebates, chargers, maintenance, and more.

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PlugShare

Find EV charging stations with PlugShare’s map of over 610000 electric vehicle charging stations! Charging tips, reviews, and photos from the EV community.

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County Employees

EV & Me

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Ventura County Motor Pool

Did you know that Ventura County employees can reserve a vehicle from GSA Motor Pool? This 24/7 service provides over 60 rental vehicles between one Central MotorPool located at the Government Center and twelve Remote MotorPools located throughout the County.

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Climate Resilient VC

Join your neighbors in Ventura County to create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future while saving money and reducing your impact.

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Multi-Family Property Owners

South Central Coast Incentive Program

The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) South Central Coast Incentive Project, offers incentives for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at publicly accessible sites in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

SCE Charge Ready Programs

Southern California Edison offers three Charge Ready program options to business and public sector stakeholders who want to be part of California’s electric vehicle (EV) future by installing charging equipment. Commercial, multi-family, and public sector properties of all types may be eligible for savings.

EnergIIze Commercial Vehicles

EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero- Emission Commercial Vehicles) provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in California.

Fleets

CVRP For Fleets

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers three different fleet programs for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light-duty electric vehicles (EVs).

Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP)

California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) plays a crucial role in the deployment of zero-emission and near-zero-emission technologies. HVIP accelerates commercialization by providing point-of-sale vouchers to make advanced vehicles more affordable.

ChargeReady Transport Program

The Charge Ready Transport Program gives your business the opportunity to install the infrastructure to support a fleet of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) at low or no cost to you.

California CORE

The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is a $125 million project intended to encourage California off-road equipment users to purchase or lease currently commercialized zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount.

EV Readiness Study

To help your commercial business, multi-family property, or electric vehicle (EV) fleet make the transition to EV technology, our Transportation Electrification Advisory Services team can assist with a customized, high-level EV Readiness Study. Studies are conducted at no-cost and can help determine the feasibility of your specific electrification project.

Grant Assistance and Webinars

There are many funding opportunities for zero-emission vehicles that vary in both form and complexity, especially in California. We currently offer grant writing webinars where customers can engage directly with our experts, receive help toward writing more effective grant applications, and learn about EV funding opportunities.