Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term electric vehicle means— a Zero-Emission Vehicle (as defined in section 88.102–94 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act)); and a vehicle that, under any possible operational mode or condition, produces zero exhaust emissions of— any criteria pollutant for which there are national ambient air quality standards under section 109 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7409 ); any precursor pollutant; or any greenhouse gas.
The term electric vehicle charging infrastructure means any property (not including a building and its structural components) if that property is— made available for use by members of the general public; and used to charge or fuel electric vehicles, but only if the property is located at the point where the vehicles are charged or fueled. The term electric vehicle charging infrastructure includes any utility service connections, utility panel upgrades, or contributions in aid of construction (within the meaning of section 118 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) that are required for the charging or fueling of electric vehicles.
The term greenhouse gas means any of the following: Carbon dioxide. Methane. Nitrous oxide. Hydrofluorocarbons. Perfluorocarbons. Sulfur hexafluoride. The term publicly accessible means— with respect to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, that the electric vehicle charging infrastructure is available, at zero or reasonable cost, to members of the public for the purpose of charging a privately owned or leased electric vehicle; and with respect to an electric vehicle, that the electric vehicle is available for use by members of the general public as part of a ride service or vehicle sharing service or program.
The term publicly accessible includes electric vehicle charging infrastructure and electric vehicles described in clauses
(i)and (ii), respectively, of subparagraph
(A)that are located within or around— public sidewalks and streets; public parks; public buildings, including— libraries; schools; and government offices; public parking; shopping centers; and commuter transit hubs. The term relevant program means a program of the Department of Energy, including— the State energy program established under part D of title III the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.); the Clean Cities program; the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program established under section 542(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17152(a) ); a loan guarantee made under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16511 et seq.); and any other program of the Department of Energy, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. The term underserved or disadvantaged community means a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified as— a low-income community; a community of color; a Tribal community; having a disproportionately low number of electric vehicle charging stations per capita, compared to similar areas; or any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, and climate stressors.
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