Businesses

Businesses can play a key role in persuading automakers to mass produce PHEVs. Please consider the following actions:

Endorse the Plug-In Partners campaign by passing a resolution or submitting the Plug-In Partner Commitment Form. By doing so, you'll be joining the National Initiative as an official Plug-In Partner and will be included in a national listing.
If you maintain a fleet of vehicles, consider a commitment to purchase PHEVs in the future in accordance with your needs. This is not a firm order, but it signals to automakers that there is a market for the types of vehicles you use, in a plug-in version. Submit your "soft" order through our Fleet Order Form or by completing the Fleet Order form included in the Plug-In Partners Packet.
Consider matching a local or federal rebate or tax incentive to assist your employees in purchasing PHEVs when they are available. If the overall number of employees is too large, perhaps you could provide a fixed amount of funding available on a first-come basis.
Provide information on your participation as a Plug-In Partner to your employees and information on PHEVs through internal newsletters or other means.
Support the petition drive. Make petitions available to your employees.
Recruit other businesses. Talk to several other businesses and encourage them to become a Plug-In Partner.
Support your local government, utility, and non-profit organizations in the campaign. Issue a press release of support, detailing any actions your business will take to support the initiative.
Report your plug-in related activities to www.pluginpartners.org, the national web site for the Plug-In Partners National Initiative. This includes your resolution or letter of support, rebates and incentives, soft purchase commitments, signatures collected and special activities.