Scalable, Resilient V2B Multi-Vehicle DC Platform (MVP DC) Demonstration at Public Buildings in California
Summary
SCH Number
2022080320
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Scalable, Resilient V2B Multi-Vehicle DC Platform (MVP DC) Demonstration at Public Buildings in California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2022
Document Description
This project will advance and demonstrate multi-vehicle DC-coupled bidirectional charging technologies that allow electric vehicles to benefit and provide backup power to public facilities serving as community resilience centers located in low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities.
Contact Information
Name
Ben Wender
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
EGSPS1
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fontana, San Diego, San Jose
Counties
San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Clara
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Cypress Ave and Orange Way
Zip
92335
Other Location Info
175 Nortech Pkwy San Jose 95134 Santa Clara
16400 Kumeyaay Way Valley Center 92082 San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sec. 15303 provides that projects which consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure, are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. This project consists of installation of new electric vehicle charging stations that will not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Therefore, the project falls within section 15303 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15304 provides that projects which consist of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. In this project, Gridscape will trench and backfill to extend electrical lines and conduit to the new electric vehicle charging stations. The trenching will occur in an existing asphalt parking lots, which will not include the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Therefore, the project falls within section 15304 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.