Megawatt Charging Systems Technology Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024071239
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Megawatt Charging Systems Technology Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2024
Document Description
This project will develop, manufacture, install, and test a compact and high-powered alternating current to direct current converter for medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) electric vehicle chargers based at the Port of Long Beach. This new technology will power both Megawatt Charging System and Combined Charging System dispensers for MDHD electric vehicle charging. The design will connect directly to a medium voltage grid, eliminating the need for separate step-down transformers and switchgears and accelerating utility interconnection by connecting directly to the utility’s medium voltage distribution lines.
Contact Information
Name
Marc Perry
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Commission Specialist I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Zip
90802
Waterways
Port of Long Beach
Other Location Info
2406 Pier A Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
14 CCR § 15301 provides for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15301 because it modifies an existing facility without negligible or no expansion of existing use.
14 CCR § 15303 provides for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15303 because the installation of the floating dock with a vehicle charger and battery energy storage system involve the installation of small facilities.
14 CCR § 15304 provides for minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15304 because it involves construction and installation of electric vehicle charging stations in an existing empty lot, and the work will not involve the removal of any trees.
County Clerk
Los Angeles