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6.D. — e f 30 eF SA:� ATTACHMENT B ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION IN THE CITIES AND COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Issue I Summary I Glossary Background Discussion I Findings I Recommendations Requests for Responses Methodology Bibliography I Appendix I Responses ISSUE What steps have San Mateo County and its cities taken to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing 100 percent fossil -fueled government fleet vehicles with electric vehicles? What resources are available to the County and the cities to assist in converting their fleets to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs)? SUMMARY Global warming and climate change are an everyday reality. California is a leader in trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sixty percent of greenhouse gas emissions in San Mateo County come from the transportation sector. Local government vehicle fleets are a relatively small part of that sector; however, the Grand Jury believes they are important in terms of setting an example for private industry and individuals to follow. The Grand Jury surveyed the County and each of the 20 cities within the county to determine the extent to which they are converting their fleets to electric vehicles. The results of this survey show that approximately 31 percent of the County of San Mateo government fleet vehicles are electric vehicles. By comparison, the average of 20 cities in the County is about three percent. Eleven of the 20 cities have no electric vehicles in their fleets. Purchase of electric vehicles has been cost prohibitive in the past, making it difficult for governments to justify the expense. Since 2009 when San Mateo County first discussed converting its fleet to electric vehicles, zero emissions vehicle technology has advanced, and costs of electric vehicles have dropped. As of 2019, the total life cycle cost, based on five years ownership, of a zero emissions vehicle is less than that for a comparable 100 percent fossil - fueled car. The cost savings may be as great as $5,000 if the electric vehicle is eligible for certain rebates. The Grand Jury recommends that the County and each of the cities in San Mateo County conduct a review of their government fleet procurement policies relating to electric vehicles, including an analysis of the obstacles to fleet conversion. The Grand Jury also recommends that the city governments and the County Department of Public Works review existing programs that could facilitate this analysis and the procurement of electric vehicles, including the Office of Sustainability's Roadmap for Municipal Green Fleets, which is a toolkit to assist local governments in replacing traditional gas powered fleets with electric fleet vehicles, and the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative, which allows the coordination of a highly competitive contract aimed at saving time and money by combining the buying power of more than 50,000 government, education, and non-profit organizations. 2018-2019 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury 78