Leading the Way for EV adoption in Multi-Family Housing
The primary barrier to adoption of EV charging in the multifamily sector is the hassle factor—what it takes for a property operator to get up to speed then move the job through design, permitting, installation and commissioning. Likewise, unlike energy and water efficiency upgrades, installing vehicle charging offers virtually no return on investment for the owner. By using a “Direct Installation” delivery model, property operators receive a set of end-to-end services provided at no-cost to them, solving the core dilemmas of this market failure. Tenants in turn are connected with opportunities to test-drive electric vehicles, access new/used car rebates and receive non-biased support when making their EV purchase decisions. These wrap-around services allow property owners and residents to remain focused on their essential business and life priorities. For more of our latest thinking on encouraging EV adoption, check out our "Innovation in Electric Vehicle Charging for Multi-Unit Dwellings" report.
Direct Installation Services
Without access to reliable, affordable charging at home, multifamily residents are very unlikely to drive electric. In fact, providing access to charging at home is the most influential way to encourage consumers to purchase EVs. To address this gap, Ecology Action has designed an innovative direct installation program that uses existing house panel capacity to make low-power EV charging installation available at no cost for multi-family property owners.
There's an EV out there for everyone
You don’t have to wait for the future to own an Electric Vehicle. Get up to $14,000 to upgrade your transportation! The Central Coast EV Purchase Guidance Program helps low-to-middle income residents through the entire process of buying an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Staffed by bilingual community-based organizations and professional advisors.
Our Partners in Electrification
Thank you to our partners for helping us create a fossil-fuel free future.
