Multiple resources were explored regarding these needs including, but not limited to guidance provided by the Sustainable Energy Action Committee (SEAC), PennDOT’s EV Model Ordinance Toolkit, and best practices identified by the APA.  As a result, Berks County Planning Commission Staff recommends that municipalities in the County consider the following recommendations when preparing for the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

Resources to refer to when exploring municipal recommendations for EV Charging Infrastructure:

SEAC Planning and Zoning Guidance for EV Charger Deployment
PennDOT Planning for Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
PennDOT’s EV Model Ordinance Toolkit
American Planning Association KnowledgeBase
PA DEP Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Roadmap
Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan
Summary of Best Practices in Electric Vehicle Ordinances
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registrations Map by Zip Code in Pennsylvania
Met-Ed Choose EV Charger Finder Map
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Model Statewide Municipal EV Ordinance 

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Webinar on how to effectively navigate the zoning and building code processes for planning, constructing, and deploying EV chargers

Technical Assistance for communities through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: JOCommunityTA@nrel.gov