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EV Charging Required at New Developments per 2022 California Building Code

Charging / August 22, 2022 August 21, 2022

As we tracked and discussed previously over the past few years, the upcoming 2022 California Building Code, which goes into effect January 1, 2023, will now include a requirement for electric vehicle (EV) chargers at both residential and non-residential properties. This update to Part 11 Green Building Standards of the code goes hand-in-hand with other …

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How to Ask Your Employer for EV Charging

Charging / September 16, 2021 September 16, 2021

The best place to charge an electric vehicle (EV) is overnight at home. This is because it is both the cheapest way but also the most convenient way. Similar to charging your cell phone, charging an EV overnight at home is simple as you wake up with 100% charge. There is no time spent waiting …

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5 Places to Find EV Charging Station Incentives

Charging / August 23, 2021 August 23, 2021

Considering installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, but want to offset as many costs as possible with incentives such as tax credits or rebates? Well, fortunately, there are millions of dollars of incentives throughout the United States. These incentives are provided by various sources as a way to spur EV adoption. In fact, recently, the …

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EV Charging Station Regulations in California

Charging, Resources / July 26, 2021 August 8, 2021

There are several EV charging station regulations in California. Each of these was implemented by various government agencies in effort to better facilitate the installation of charging stations for all persons. That being said, it is critical to know about each one as they can impact both the scope of work and the cost of …

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How to Choose the Right EV Charging Network

Charging / July 1, 2021 July 1, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) charging networks are just like cell phone networks. There are many of them and each have their unique features and price points. While you can operate some EV charging stations without a network, you will need a network in order to require payment, control access, limit charging session durations, and much more. …

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Most Popular Public Level 2 EV Charging Networks in 2021

Charging / June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations come in two varieties: networked and non-networked. Networked stations allow site hosts to control various aspects of the charger such as pricing, access, hours of operation, charging session limits, and more. On the other hand, non-networked chargers do not have these functions. Instead, they are rather “plug n play” where …

How Much Does it Cost to Install an EV Charging Station?

How Much Does it Cost to Install EV Charging Stations?

Charging / May 31, 2021 May 27, 2021

There are many benefits to installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at hotels, offices, apartments, or condos. In fact, here are three benefits to installing stations at Airbnb or vacation rentals. For many business owners, providing charging for customers, residents, or employees is well worth the initial expense. Benefits of installing EV charging stations include, …

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What is OCPP and Why is it Important for EV Charging Stations?

Charging / May 17, 2021 May 14, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are an emerging technology. As such, charging station site hosts and EV drivers are quickly learning all the various terms and concepts. For example, the J1772 at first glance may seem like a random order of letters and numbers. However, over time it will be seen as the standard, universal …

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6 Steps to Getting Workplace EV Charging

Charging / May 3, 2021 April 27, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) sales held steady last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Per Veloz, there were over 322,000 electric cars sold in the United States in 2020. In fact, California’s EV market share rose to nearly 9% last year. Car shoppers are beginning to make the shift to electric as there are more choices than …

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Required EV Charging Stations Proposed in the 2022 California Building Code

Charging / April 19, 2021 April 30, 2021

Every three years the California Building Code receives updates. The last update was published in 2019 and the upcoming amendment is due by the end of next year. One notable proposed change is in regards to the requirement of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in new, non-residential developments. We previously reported on this a few …

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