Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles hit the two million mark in the United States in 2019, and continue to grow at a rapid pace. According to EV Sales Blog, registrations of plug-in electric cars rose 136% year-over-year for the period ending in February 2021. And with more auto manufacturers adding electric vehicles to […]
Going Green: An Update on Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominium Parking Areas (FL)
In 2018, the Florida Legislature amended section 718.113 of the Florida Statutes to include a provision requiring that condominium associations allow unit owners to install electric charging stations in limited common element parking areas assigned to each unit owner. The statute does not apply to common element parking spaces. Read the entire article……………………………….
Virginia law cleared a path for condo owners to install charging stations
As an engineer, Wael Ali is hard-wired to find a way around. While others lament the seemingly impenetrable stone walls of bureaucracy, the northern Virginia condominium owner schemes to rearrange those rocks into a gateway. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOAs to See Increase in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requests
General Motors announced plans in January to offer exclusively electric vehicles by 2035. The automaker hopes to sell 1 million cars in its electric fleet by 2025. The statement comes as community associations grapple with an increasing number of charging station installation requests and as a growing number of state and local governments focus on […]
Co-ops and Condos Can Get Electric Car-Charging Stations for Free (NY)
Electrification – it’s a word that should be in the vocabulary of every co-op and condo board member. It describes the coming shift away from fossil fuels to the electrical powering of just about everything, from building heating and cooling systems to public transit networks to private motor vehicles. In order to combat climate change, […]
Retrofitting EV chargers into a multifamily building: the merits of a 100-per-cent EV-ready approach
In the second in a series of articles on how to make the built environment EV-ready, Brendan McEwan looks at innovative approaches and incentive programs to best retrofit existing multifamily buildings for EV charging Read the article……………………………………
Condo questions: Is the association required to install vehicle chargers? (FL)
Q: One of our owners purchased an electric vehicle and has requested to install a charging station in his parking space. The utility company informed him that it would be very costly to install the necessary infrastructure to facilitate the charging station, and the owner is demanding the association install the upgraded infrastructure as a […]
Planning to install EV chargers in your condo? You’ll need a plan
The first battery-electric and plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles entered the market over 10 years ago. Since then, countless home charging stations have been purchased and installed to provide the convenience of leaving home with a “full tank” every morning. However, due to the current growth in the market, every day people ask me about the cost […]
Australia: IQ Smart Apartments the first strata committee in Canberra to retrofit electric vehicle chargers
Residents at IQ Smart Apartments in Braddon say the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in their basement carpark is one of the ways the strata committee is adding value to the apartments and ensuring owners have access to the latest technology. Read the article……………………………………
Charging hundreds of EVs parked at a condo is a solvable problem, here’s how
Skeptics like to point out that most EV drivers live in single-family homes that make charging easy. And they point to the current lack of charging stations at condos as an impenetrable obstacle to EV adoption. But this viewpoint reflects a lack of understanding of how daily EV charging works. Read the article…………………………….
Electric Car Charging Stations in Community Associations: Five Things to Consider (IL)
It’s becoming more common to find yourself next to a Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, or Tesla Model S in traffic…and perhaps in the parking lot of your condominium, homeowner, or townhome association. Various reports indicate that the sales of electric vehicles will continue to grow. However, the feasibility of supplying the growing number of electric […]
Electric vehicle group pushes for better charging rules in condo buildings (ON)
Electric vehicle users want Ottawa to make sure they are paying a fair amount for charging their cars in their own condo buildings. Some strata councils ask drivers to pay based on the amount of time the car is plugged in, as required under federal government rules. But drivers say that leads to overbilling compared […]
EV plug-in rules spark frustration for Vancouver condo strata (BC)
The strata council at a South Vancouver condo complex is pushing for improved rules that would allow electric vehicles users to be billed for electricity used at the building’s community EV charging station instead of forcing users to pay for the amount of time the vehicle is plugged in. Read the article………………………….
Emerging Options, Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums (FL)
Plug-in electric vehicles are one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive industry, and sources have claimed that sales of such vehicles are predicted to reach one out of every five vehicles sold during the next decade. As a result of this growing trend, condominium communities nationwide are confronted with numerous concerns which must be […]
Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums (FL)
In 2019 almost 1/40 new cars sold were electric vehicles (EVs). This amount is expected to almost double by 2022, with EVs representing 1/20 new cars sold, ultimately reaching 1/5 in a decade. In Florida, condominium associations are required by law to accommodate an owner’s request to enable EV charging, however, the cost for […]
What Can You Do About Electric Scooters in Your Community?
Undocked electric scooters are popping up in cities all over the US as more and more companies such as Lime, Uber, and Lyft jump on the growing trend. These devices aren’t just appearing in major metropolitan areas but can be found in cities all across America. Lime alone has scooters in over 90 US cities, […]
Condo Smarts: Points to ponder for decisions on charging stations (BC)
Dear Tony: How does a strata council manage a request to install charging stations when the alterations to our electrical will exceed $100,000 and our owners will not fund the cost? Our council are in support of the installation of stations but we may require significant upgrades to support charging stations and the spaces were […]
B.C. looks to Ontario example in growing right-to-charge debate
British Columbia is taking steps to address the “right-to-charge” as tenants and building operators continue to grapple with the issue. Over 40 per cent of British Columbians live in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). Unfortunately, rules and rights around home charging of EVs in shared buildings are murky. Read the article………………………..
EV Charging For Condos: Get Your HOA To Say “Yes”
Home is the most convenient place to charge an electric vehicle: just plug in after work and in the morning your EV is charged and ready to go. Single-family home owners who drive electric can just decide to install charging in their garage, but charging at home can be tricky if you live in a […]
Is it a Golf Cart or a Low Speed Vehicle? Florida Community Associations Beware
Nearly all of Florida’s community associations have rules and regulations governing various aspects of community living. It is common for those rules and regulations to include restrictions on vehicle usage, and oftentimes there will be specific restrictions on the use of golf carts within the community. But Florida community associations should beware, what looks like […]
This Condo Took Advantage Of Incentives And Installed EV Chargers (CA)
Driving an electric vehicle is a joy, and charging is a piece of cake – if you live in a detached house with a carport, garage, or a private driveway. However, for apartment or condominium dwellers wishing to go electric, charging can be a major roadblock Read the article………………………..
Residents lead charge to install Ann Arbor’s first curbside EV station (MI)
Because it had never been done before, there wasn’t an established city permit process for a curbside EV station. They also needed to convince their condo association to approve the project. Torrella approached the city and the Pittsfield Village board of directors with the idea early last year. His persistence led to a closed meeting […]
Electric cars are coming to your condominium; who will pay to charge them up? (FL)
While electric vehicles have more or less been a novelty over recent years, many indicators are concluding that they will proliferate in much greater numbers in the near future. If the indicators are correct, that means you or your neighbors will probably have one or more of these cars parking at your condominium soon. Read […]
This new Seattle high-rise condo tower will come with Teslas that residents can rent (WA)
A high-rise condo complex under construction near Seattle’s Pike Place Market will come with an interesting perk for residents: On-demand Tesla vehicles. Developers of The Emerald are partnering with Envoy Technologies, a Culver City, Calif. company that sets up on-demand vehicle pools for office buildings, hotels and housing complexes. Through Envoy’s app, residents of The […]
Teslas and Electric Charging Stations – What Should Condo Associations Do?
More and more people are choosing to buy electric vehicles. With the announcement that Tesla will drop prices significantly on some models, this is only going to increase. Read the article……………………..
Can Someone Without a Garage Own An Electric Vehicle? (NY)
The popularity of electric vehicles is at a record high with nearly every automaker already offering an all-electric model or designing one. If you’re ready to find out what the buzz is about and are looking into buying an electric vehicle, there has never been a better time as far as the vehicle quality and […]
Electric Cars Are Coming! When Owners Request Charging Stations, How Will Your Association Respond? (MA)
A newly enacted state law restricting the authority of condo associations to regulate the installation of electric car charging stations will apply only to condominiums located in Boston. But the implications extend well beyond Boston’s city limits. The reason: More consumers are buying electric cars. Read the article……………………
EV Charging Station Regulations (ON)
Recent changes to the Condominium Act regulations make it easier for both Boards and owners to proceed with installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in condominium communities. However, increasing the presence of electric vehicles in condos still comes with challenges such as whether existing electrical systems can support high-voltage charging stations. Read the article…………………
New Boston Ordinance Regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (MA)
As one of the final acts of the 2017/2018 Massachusetts legislation session, the House and Senate passed and the Governor signed a City of Boston Home Rule Petition relative to electric vehicle charging stations at condominiums and other community associations in Boston. It is important to note that this bill only pertains to the City […]
Cambridge to consider ways to let renters, condo owners run power cords to charge their electric vehicles at the curb (MA)
Cambridge city councilors say renters and condo owners who buy electric cars are increasingly running extension cords out their windows and across sidewalks to power up their vehicles. Read the article………………….
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Condominiums Going Green
While gasoline powered vehicles are still dominant on Florida’s roads, the ever-growing presence of electric vehicles cannot be ignored. The number of electric vehicles on our highways and streets continue to climb as they become more and more affordable. As consumers continue to embrace a greener lifestyle, Florida’s lawmakers have paved the way for condominium […]
Charging the Way: New Law Opens the Door for Electric Charging Stations in Condominiums (FL)
A recent amendment to Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, facilitates a unit owner’s ability to install and use an electric-vehicle charging station within their condominium. Section 718.113(8), Florida Statutes, which took effect on July 1, 2018, created a new provision stating that a declaration of a condominium or the board of administration of a condominium […]
New Rebates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (NY)
Co-ops and condos are among the potential beneficiaries of $5 million in New York State rebates for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced. The initiative is part of the state’s drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by the year 2030. Read the article………………
SB 1016 Signed! New Law Expands Rights to Use EV Charging Stations in HOAs (CA)
For the third time in past seven (7) years, the California Legislature has modified the laws governing the installation and use of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations within homeowners associations (“HOAs”). The first time was in 2011 when the Legislature enacted a new statute (now contained at Civil Code Section 4745) designed to nullify any […]
This boring little box can fix the nightmare of installing EV charging stations in condos
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is becoming less of an issue and more of a big business, but there’s still an aspect of it that has been somewhat neglected: charging for condominiums and apartments. Today, we take a look at a boring little box that can fix the nightmare of installing EV charging stations in those […]
Going Green: Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominium Parking Areas
Florida is blessed to have abundant, beautiful natural resources: beaches, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and forests. The Florida legislature has adopted multiple laws aimed at protecting the state’s environmental resources through conservation and promotion of clean energy. In furtherance of this policy, on March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott approved House Bill 841 amending Chapter 718, […]
Challenges with Electric Car Charging Stations in Condos
Electric car charging stations in condo buildings is a hot topic in Ontario right now, with the Province trying to lift some of the roadblocks faced by owners and corporations. We previously blogged on the recently released new regulations aimed at facilitating the installation of these charging stations in existing condo corporations. The new regulations […]
Condo & Apartment Charging: Moving The EV Revolution Forward
Many cities preen about their climate change mitigation strategies, including policy measures to support the widespread uptake of EVs. However, with the population saturation in urban centers, many individuals who would like to own an EV cannot, as their apartment or condo complex doesn’t provide the necessary EV charging infrastructure. Read the article…………………
Owners of electric vehicles in condos can now charge up at assigned parking space (FL)
The Florida Legislature looked favorably upon electric vehicle owners this session when it approved House Bill 841; a community association law affecting many aspects of community living including detailed new provisions to accommodate electric cars. A preamble to the new law says: “The Legislature finds that the use of electric vehicles conserves and protects the […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems in Condos (ON)
There has been a lot of talk about electric vehicles in condominiums lately, despite the fact that electric vehicles still represent less than 1% of passenger vehicles in Ontario. The Ontario government hopes to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads and has created new legislation to make it easier for owners and […]
A blind spot in new EV charging station rules?
The installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Ontario condo properties will be steered by new rules starting next week. But the new rules may have a blind spot. As the provincial government rolls out regulations designed to support condo owners who want to swap gas-fueled vehicles for electricity-powered vehicles, condo sector professionals suggest electrical […]
Electric Car Charging Stations in Condos (ON)
On March 26, 2018, the province released new regulations aimed at facilitating the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in existing condo corporations. Until recently, legislation had not entirely caught up with evolving technologies and the growing fleet of electric cars available on the market. This often lead to frictions between environmentally-conscientious owners wishing to […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condos- May 1, 2018 (ON)
Condo corporations, get ready for some big changes effective May 1, 2018! Things have changed since we last blogged about the proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging system regulations. The new regulations, which will amend O.Reg 48/01, are now available online. There were some concerns in the industry with the previous proposal, which included an obligation […]
New Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements for Condos (ON)
The province of Ontario has just released new requirements dealing with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in condominiums. These new requirements will take effect as early as May 1, 2018. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services summarizes these new requirements as follows: Read the article……………..
Electric vehicle plan could present problems (ON)
An attempt by the provincial government to introduce rules allowing the installation of electric car chargers in condominium buildings could run into some problems, say lawyers. The Ontario government’s Climate Change Action Plan set an electric and hydrogen passenger vehicle sales target of five per cent in 2020. To help accommodate that plan, it proposes […]
4 Steps to Making Electric Vehicle Charging Stations a Reality in Your Community
So you’ve started thinking about ways to reduce your carbon footprint and engage your community in sustainability efforts. Great! In this post, we dive into a single simple strategy that can cut your residents’ carbon emissions from transportation in half: supporting emission-free electric vehicles (EVs) with EV charging in your community. Read the article…………….
How electric-car owners in condos can get their HOAs to OK charging stations
It’s no surprise the majority of electric-car owners today own their own homes. When you own your property, it’s much easier to install a changing station in your garage, car port, or even on the wall of your home by the driveway. You only need to get permission from yourself, and possibly your significant other, […]
Community Next: Homes of the Future
Community Next: Homes of the Future is the latest milestone in CAI’s Community Next series, which offers industry insight to empower community association volunteers, managers, and business partners with a strong understanding of how to preserve, protect, and enhance common-interest communities. This Fall 2017 report will provide you with a better understanding on topics like: Integrated technology Government […]
Is Your Community Ready for the Model 3 Launch? (Think Electric Vehicles)
Tesla will be live streaming the launch of 30 of its less-expensive, but-still-cool Model 3 vehicles at 8:45 p.m. EDT on July 28. Another 100 are to be rolled out in August followed by 1,500 in September. Total sales are estimated at 400,000 vehicles. Earlier this month it was announced starting in 2019 every new […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least thirty-five percent of all new cars will have a plug. Accordingly, condominium associations will be forced to deal with […]