Information from today’s #cheapr board meeting on emissions reductions from the first round of #ebike incentives!
One change we hope to see is an increase in the MSRP cap for bikes. We didn't see as many of the cargo style bikes in round one. Increasing the cap will make those eligible. #CHEAPR #Ebikes #EnvironmentalJustice
A lack of direct marketing to EJ communities was missing in the first round. I love that this proposed iteration directly addresses that. #CHEAPR #Ebikes #Incentives
Some really exciting (and necessary) tweaks are proposed to the CHEAPR ebike incentive program in HB5485 (www.cga.ct.gov/2024/TOB/H/PDF/2024HB-05... #CHEAPR #Ebike #Incentives
CT Ebike Incentive Program map by city of vouchers
I think we've nearly reached the end of the first round of voucher redemption of CT's CHEAPR ebike rebate program. 385 ebikes out on the road. I still get goosebumps. #CHEAPR #Ebikes #EbikeIncentives So many important lessons learned for subsequent rounds.
#Ebike #CHEAPR Vouchers by Location [portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Mobile-Sources/...
There were an additional 1,343 Standard Voucher applications (not income or location qualified). The intent of the bill was always to prioritize folks for whom a robust voucher would be needed to support their purchase of an ebike. #CTEbike #CHEAPR
We have the first iteration (more bikes will be added) of CT's eligible E-Bike list under the #CHEAPR #ebike program! We're only a few weeks away now from launch. Link will be available shortly - only have a screenshot to share now. @CTDEEPNews
Ebikes are a real tool in our tool kit to fight climate change. The funding is there. We passed a law bc we needed to, @CTDEEPNews didn’t support adding e-bikes to the #cheapr program. Let’s go. [source: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/...
The updated timeline - good news phase 1 is looking to launch between April and June! #ebike #cheapr Wow. It feels very real now.
They started with changes to the EV portion. #Cheapr #EVs #LMIvouchers
Aaaaand we're off. @CTDEEPNews cute new graphics. #Cheapr #ebikes https://twitter.com/KRDemCT/status/1636378834173034497
There is a #CHEAPR board meeting tomorrow at 3pm (via zoom https://ctdeep.zoom.us/j/9681279695 where there will be updates on the #EBike incentive program. 🧢🍴
Of course, it wouldn't be a thread from me without mention of #CHEAPR 🍴🧢 & the soon to be launched #EBikeIncentive program. I *think* the funds to support that program for that are nested within CTDEEP's Clean Air line item. Either way - let's get folks on e-spokes this year!
Key spots that are needed asap - a transportation person, a bike shop and a bicycle organization. #Cheapr #board #ebikes
The Board *needs* members - it could be you! #Cheapr
EV adoption is chugging along - #CHEAPR
There are currently 40 models of EV under $50k. #Cheapr This came up when one of the board members wanted to increase the cap (again).
Budget updates for the current car only portion #CHEAPR
The agenda for today #Cheapr #ebikes #Connecticut
We're live and the gang is all here. #Cheapr #ebikes https://twitter.com/KRDemCT/status/1597638353272602624