Marcy Bauer Market Manager, Carolinas / Virginia Mobile: NRG EVgo in North Carolina

1.Most charging away from home happens at work 2.Plug-in Hybrid matching EVs in electric miles 3.Where charging is fast, public stations are popular 4.High charge station fees are limiting EV use 5.Public charging is crucial to EV adoption … to reduce range anxiety EV Charging in 5 Points EVgo owns and operates the largest public fast charging network in the country

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Sheetz 600 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville 4010 Convenience Lane, Cary Summit Hospitality Hyatt Place Southpoint: 7840 NC-751, Durham* Courtyard Crabtree: 3908 Arrow Dr, Raleigh* *DCFC and L2 chargers available

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NRG EVgo: An Ideal Partnership 7 NRG Energy, Inc. Confidential EVgoBenefit Here to Stay Backed by NRG, a Fortune 250 energy company No Cost We cover all costs: equipment, installation, and maintenance No CapexWe ask for no cash investment Green EVgo’s leading site design enhances host’s green image – and brings in new customers FastEach site includes a 50kW DC Fast Charger ComprehensiveEach ecosystem is a total EV solution Noticed Innovative press and marketing team – reinforces host’s sustainability credentials.

The EVgo Freedom Station DC Level 2 Charger Retail opportunities (shopping mall) Expandable to 2 DC Fast Chargers ALL EVs on the market that can fast charge can use this station! North Carolina Market Equipment

New LEAF purchase/lease = 2 yrs free charger access o Raleigh-Durham launched 9/1/15 o Previously launched in ~18 markets o Vehicle must be purchase or leased through one of 9 eligible NC dealerships o Includes EZ Charge Card, for access to charges on all major station networks o Fleet purchases not eligible Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” Program

Site Prep: Utility power or host power? If former, then utility field services needs to check the site’s power capacity and needs. Host power is easier. Any utility easements? Some allow for a variance, others do not. Historical district constraints? Lessons Learned … Planning

Highly variable processing time Low: 3 days (Durham) High: 8 weeks (Mecklenburg County) If easements or historical site constraints are involved, processing could take 2-3 months…or more Lessons Learned … Permitting

‘Departments’ often involved in permit application review: Lessons Learned … Permitting Planning Zoning Buildings Engineering Stormwater Public Works Public Utilities Fire Inspections ADA Some of these departments are combined; others are not.

Delays commonly due to: Stormwater review (3-5 days)* Building permit required in addition to electrical permit (3-5 days)* ADA review (1-3 days)* Address assignment for submeter (up to 5 days)* Multiple jurisdiction reviews needed (1-2 weeks) *These steps are always or often unnecessary Lessons Learned … Permitting

Inspections scheduled via call-in; often the inspections office cannot pinpoint the date/time of inspection Contractor must have someone on site when inspector arrives, so they wait…and wait… First-time success with the Final Inspection varies Sometimes inspector will arrive…and then leave Lessons Learned … Inspections

-Submit to permitting as soon as site drawings are complete* -Find the simplest power solution (avoid needing transformer upgrades) -If utility power is inevitable, bring them out early to assess site power needs … no surprises! Best Practices * Even if site agreement not signed yet; may not be possible in all jurisdictions -Utilize Business Liaison contacts -Find “in” connections in city/county offices and enlist their help -Visit permitting offices in person to check status... Kill them with kindness and persistence -Consider using a permit expediter if budget allows

Marcy Bauer Market Manager, Carolinas / Virginia / Central Florida