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Technical assistance finds Indio fleet could be largely electrified; yard transformer could support dozens of chargers
Summary
Staff said a DOE technical assistance study by the National Laboratory of the Rockies analyzed the city's fleet and found the yard transformer capacity could support about 72 EV chargers; initial cost estimates to add a small set of chargers were cited (roughly $300,000 for several Level 2 chargers and a DC fast charger).
Staff summarized technical assistance provided under a Department of Energy program by the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The lab consolidated multiple city vehicle datasets, identified vehicle types with the highest greenhouse‑gas contributions, and produced a baseline analysis to inform next steps toward a cleaner fleet.
A key finding staff reported was that the fleet yard transformer has capacity sufficient to support approximately 72 EV charging ports, making broad electrification more feasible from an electrical‑capacity standpoint. Staff said the study recommended starting with vehicle types that are easiest to electrify (for example, sedans used for administrative errands) and using Level 2 chargers for overnight charging while retaining a small number of DC fast chargers for emergency or rapid‑response needs. Staff said cost estimates for adding a small set of chargers (four or five Level 2 chargers plus a DC fast charger) were on the order of $300,000.
