The guam energy office (GEO) is a small line agency within the executive branch of the government of guam

Established since 1974, the GEO continues to exist by executive orders and with mostly federal dollars from U.S. Department of energy to operate and implement grant activities including addressing local initiatives. GEO is committed to promoting energy conservation and energy efficiency, promote deployment of renewable energy technologies, and provide energy saving solutions to reduce fossil fuel dependency leading to a sustainable energy future for the island.guam, as a small island with limited natural resources and high dependence on imported oil, can benefit from the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) as a cleaner and more sustainable transportation option. EV can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and lower fuel and maintenance costs for drivers. The geos guam plug-in electric drive motor vehicle rebate program (PEV), as amended, was previously funded through local funds. The rebate program is now funded through the U.S. Department of energy, state energy program (SEP), and the SEP-bipartisan infrastructure law grants. The rebate program offers rebates for not more than 10% of the total base price of a qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle not to exceed $3,000. Now, geos current PEV program can only offer 15 more rebates until 2024 because IT will use up all the SEP funds. There is no other funding source for the program to continue. This EIC grant would support the PEV program and help guam vehicle buyers afford an electric vehicle, and to encourage more EV sales than fuel vehicles. The goal of this program is to reduce fuel consumption, reduce harmful emissions into the environment, and stimulate guams economy by assisting individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with rebates for the purchase of electric vehicle PEV. To reach this goal, the PEV has defined three main objectives: objective 1 by the end of the contract period, the PEV program will provide rebates to 210 qualified electric vehicle consumers in guam. Objective 2 - by the end of the contract period, the PEV program will collaborate with local stakeholders, such as the guam power authority, the guam environmental protection agency, the department of public works, and the guam automobile dealers, to identify and address the barriers and opportunities for expanding the EV market in guam. The program will also provide technical assistance and guidance on the development and implementation of policies and regulations that support and incentivize EV adoption, such as vehicle emission standards, vehicle registration fees, parking privileges, and tax credits. Objective 3 - by the end of the contract period, the PEV program will conduct continued outreach and education, marketing webinars, and media campaigns on the benefits of EV consumption, such as lower fuel and maintenance costs, reduced emissions, and improved energy security. The program will also provide information on the available rebates, charging infrastructure, and battery recycling options for EV owners and potential buyers.to achieve the PEV s objective, GEO is applying for a total of $679,000 from the energy insular communities program grant. This grant aims to support 210 rebates at $3,000 for the grant period and offer an educational platform to inform the community. There is no subrecipient in this program.