Sustainable and Livable Transportation Systems for Smart Growth: Linking Electric Vehicles to Adoption of Off-Peak Electricity Rates

This project looks to evaluate the economic and environment benefits that would accrue to Connecticut if utilization of all-electricity vehicles is linked to charging them during off-peak periods. Currently Connecticut consumers have a choice in electricity rate, either retaining a uniform rate of converting to peak and off peak electricity. This project proceeds on the basis of a proof of thesis that early adaptors of electric will, unlike other Connecticut households, have vested interests in switching to peak and off-peak rates; this switch will contribute to cleaner generation of electricity while curbing automotive emissions. The economic research involves sourcing data specific to Connecticut, understanding the main determinants and the extent of the incentives to switch to peak and off-peak pricing, assessing fueling options during peak demand for electricity, and establishing likely dynamic adjustments in electricity generation with commensurate impacts on improved air quality.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $13770.00
• Contract Numbers:

  DTRT06-G-0025

  CTLS 11-02 (Pilot)

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Center for Transportation and Livable Systems

  University of Connecticut, Storrs
  Storrs, CT  United States  06269-2037
• Project Managers:

  Lownes, Nicholas

• Performing Organizations:

  Center for Transportation and Livable Systems

  University of Connecticut, Storrs
  Storrs, CT  United States  06269-2037
• Principal Investigators:

  Carstensen, Fred

• Start Date: 20110201
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 29874

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric vehicles; Electricity; Off peak periods; Pollutants; Refueling; Smart growth; Sustainable transportation
• Geographic Terms: Connecticut
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01481463
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for Transportation and Urban Planning
• Contract Numbers: DTRT06-G-0025, CTLS 11-02 (Pilot)
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: May 17 2013 1:00AM