Thanks for the update, Aaron. I appreciate the transparency. Thank you, David M. Rosen *Web Design Manager* US:IT Web Technologies University of Southern Maine Gorham Campus T: (207) 228-8323 Email: [log in to unmask] On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 11:28 AM Aaron Witham <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi folks, > > As David mentioned, the installation of more chargers in Portland is > imminent. 58 EV parking spaces with plugs will be coming in late Spring of > 2023. I'm advocating for getting a few to install in Gorham as part of the > same package. Obviously, it's a lop-sided number. That's because of how > much the City of Portland is requiring. The price will be very expensive, > as evidenced by the quotes we've been getting, and the back-end electrical > infrastructure that is required to pump out that much power. The University > of Maine System is carrying out a procurement process right now, which I am > involved in, to choose a type of station that will be used system-wide. We > are trying to get the best value for the best price. The stations will all > be paid systems, which is the direction other businesses and municipalities > are all moving in. Demand is now outstripping supply in most markets, and I > suspect this trend will continue. With the heavy cost to the infrastructure > and the heavy use, payment is critical. The new stations will have some > technology capable of helping to govern charging lengths, etc. What it > looks like exactly will depend on which vendor is chosen. We will be > developing strict policies as well, which will be necessary with so many of > us owning these types of vehicles now. > > In terms of getting data to support the need for Gorham, I am reasonably > confident that the University will install a couple without too much > pressure. Beyond that and moving forward, data will be useful. > > Like David mentioned, I worked with the parking office so that each time > someone fills out a permit application from here on out, they have to > indicate if they have an EV or PHEV. This is data I'll be able to monitor > on an annual basis and use to help advocate when we need more plugs. > However, that data will not tell us who is in need of plugs in Gorham. > > To get Gorham-specific data, I'm planning on putting a question in the > annual transportation survey. I would appreciate it if no one else does a > solo survey just on EVs because it will negatively impact my ability to get > a robust survey response on my larger transportation survey. We have a lot > of sustainable transportation fish to fry (bikes, carpools, buses, ghg > emissions) and to be fair to all of them, I like to include it all in one > survey. That also gives us the ability to analyze relationships between EV > ownership and travel patterns for greenhouse gas calculations. > > Thanks! > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:36 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> From my conversations with Aaron, on next year's application form for >> campus parking, there will be question(s) about EV types. I don't think it >> will go into detail about when/how often you need to charge, but it should >> be a good first step in identifying how many EV owners park on campus and >> the trends of ownership. >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> David >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:09 AM Sarah Lucchesi <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Maybe we need a survey of BEV/PHEV drivers at USM. Which campus folks >>> are primarily on (if we want to demonstrate a need for more space at GOR as >>> well as POR), ideally how often you'd like to be able to charge (every day, >>> only on occasion, etc). >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:03 AM Anna Gardner <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you for this response David, >>>> It's great to have this information, and is very helpful. I'm glad to >>>> hear that there is a plan for portland. >>>> Re: Gorham - I don't know how feasible this is given the >>>> parking situation, but I do think having a few side by side parking spots >>>> is helpful. That way if someone is unable to get back to their car to move >>>> it, someone else can switch the plug over to "the next car in line" if the >>>> initial car has reached the 2 hour limit, or is fully charged. (This would >>>> obviously require approval, and probably additional signage). >>>> My only other thought is sending an email to this listserv, if someone >>>> has been parked there too long... as a *friendly* 👼reminder. >>>> Thanks All! >>>> -Anna >>>> Anna Gardner LCPC, LADC >>>> Clinical Counselor >>>> University Health and Counseling Services >>>> https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs >>>> https://usm.maine.edu/recovery-oriented-campus-center >>>> University of Southern Maine >>>> P.O. Box 9300 >>>> Portland, Maine 04104-9300 >>>> [log in to unmask] >>>> >>>> >>>> Pronouns: She, her, hers >>>> Confidentiality Notice: Please be aware that email does not ensure >>>> confidentiality and that we do not maintain 24-hour access to email. Please >>>> DO NOT use email for emergencies. If this is an emergency, contact 911 or >>>> go to the nearest emergency room. >>>> This correspondence and attachments are intended for the person named >>>> above and may contain confidential information. If you have received it in >>>> error, please notify me by return email and delete the correspondence and >>>> attachments. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 8:52 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> - As far as additional chargers for campuses go: >>>>> - Aaron Witham is the Director of Sustainability here at USM, >>>>> and I have asked ad nauseam about this. He says they are definitely coming >>>>> to Portland with all the new construction going on there and also Portland >>>>> wants new chargers with the new parking facilities. I don't know any >>>>> details, but he is part of this email list and may be able to shed some >>>>> light on what is going on. >>>>> - He also says they are trying to get more chargers here in >>>>> Gorham, but it sounded like that is secondary after Portland. >>>>> >>>>> - As far as sharing the current charging parking spots at >>>>> Gorham and Portland go: >>>>> - I don't know a good way to communicate with everybody who has >>>>> a BEV/PHEV so we can all be fair and have good etiquette for sharing this >>>>> free resource. But it's obvious that here in Gorham people don't seem to be >>>>> following the "2-hour limit" that the sign shows. I think it's ok if people >>>>> can't move their cars at exactly the 2-hour limit, but leaving it charged >>>>> all day is being a bit selfish. I have talked to USM parking about this and >>>>> basically, they know of the problem but don't seem to have the resources to >>>>> deal with it. >>>>> - If anyone has an idea of how we can all communicate so that >>>>> we can all share the charging spaces fairly, I'm open to all suggestions. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you, >>>>> >>>>> David M. Rosen >>>>> *Web Design Manager* >>>>> US:IT Web Technologies >>>>> >>>>> University of Southern Maine >>>>> Gorham Campus >>>>> T: (207) 228-8323 >>>>> >>>>> Email: [log in to unmask] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 11:27 AM Anna Gardner <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thank you David, this was a great idea. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd like to second what Sarah said about additional chargers on each >>>>>> campus! I realize this is a complimentary "perk" that the university >>>>>> provides, but it certainly supports environmental initiatives that the >>>>>> University promotes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Personally, I have been struggling since 2018, trying to get >>>>>> availability on the Portland charger. (Obviously this wasn't an issue while >>>>>> working remotely last year). I am very excited to have access to the Gorham >>>>>> charger now, but worry about availability. At least with Portland, there is >>>>>> the second parking spot, which makes it easier to switch the plug to the >>>>>> next car "in line". >>>>>> >>>>>> If anyone has thoughts about how to advocate for additional plugs, I >>>>>> would be interested to hear. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks all, so nice to have a community forum for our shared interest! >>>>>> -Anna >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Sep 11, 2021, 10:19 AM Sarah Lucchesi < >>>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for getting this started, David! I just got a PHEV on >>>>>>> Thursday (Toyota RAV4 Prime) so this is perfect timing for me. I'm hoping >>>>>>> if there are a lot of us and we can demonstrate a need, they might add a >>>>>>> few more charging stations to each campus. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sarah >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So that happened pretty quickly. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> First, thank you to whoever owns a Kia Niro that was in the Russell >>>>>>>> Hall Level 2 parking spot for most of today. ;) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Secondly, I added anyone who was interested in this listserv and >>>>>>>> replied back to me. If you don't want to be let me know and I can remove >>>>>>>> you. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anyway quick introduction, I own a 2019 Chevy Bolt Premiere (Yes I >>>>>>>> know all about the recalls) and I love it. Feel free to ask me any >>>>>>>> questions about it or owning a BEV in general. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> David M. Rosen >>>>>>>> *Web Design Manager* >>>>>>>> US:IT Web Technologies >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> University of Southern Maine >>>>>>>> Gorham Campus >>>>>>>> T: (207) 228-8323 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Email: [log in to unmask] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDczIHNhcmFoLmx1Y2NoZXNpQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgINxA5S369TYD&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Sarah Lucchesi >>>>>>> Coordinator, Research, Instruction, & Liaison Services >>>>>>> University of Southern Maine Libraries >>>>>>> 314 Forest Ave >>>>>>> Portland ME 04104 >>>>>>> 207-780-5661 >>>>>>> pronouns: she/her/hers >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc0IGFubmEuZ2FyZG5lckBNQUlORS5FRFUgVVNNLUJFVi1QSEVWIIhxVNYvh5gk&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc0IGRhdmlkLnJvc2VuQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIO%2BRfTCQJjX7&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc2IGFubmEuZ2FyZG5lckBNQUlORS5FRFUgVVNNLUJFVi1QSEVWIDDlqOl%2BNGqG&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc2IHNhcmFoLmx1Y2NoZXNpQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIOSEJWf2NKbD&c=SIGNOFF> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Sarah Lucchesi >>> Coordinator, Research, Instruction, & Liaison Services >>> University of Southern Maine Libraries >>> 314 Forest Ave >>> Portland ME 04104 >>> 207-780-5661 >>> pronouns: she/her/hers >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>> >>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc2IGRtcm9zZW5AR01BSUwuQ09NIFVTTS1CRVYtUEhFVlTGbOwAi9Pn&c=SIGNOFF> >>> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >> >> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDc2IGFhcm9uLnoud2l0aGFtQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIFp7XleN8wIc&c=SIGNOFF> >> > > > -- > Aaron Witham > Director of Sustainability > > Portland, Gorham, Lewiston & Online > Office: 207-780-5947 > Cell: 207-210-0304 > > The land I occupy belongs to the Anasaguntacook (Androscoggin) people. 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