Today, in celebration of Earth Day (yes I know I’m late), I thought that I would write about an environmental issue that is becoming more common in condominiums: electric vehicles. An electric vehicle is one powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries instead of using traditional fuel sources, like gasoline or diesel. Some cars, called […]
What to Do With an Electric Car or Plug-In Hybrid When You Live In a Condo
While the green lifestyle is very appealing to prospective EV owners, the ever important challenge of charging a car is hard to ignore. It’s pretty easy if you have your own house with a garage, but if you live in a condo or apartment, you may be wondering how to charge your own car at […]
Electric Cars and HOA Living
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular thanks to their environmental benefits and because electricity is so much cheaper than gas. While more and more charging stations are popping up in various public places, such as stores, most people charge their electric cars at home, which is great if you have your own home, […]
Electric Vehicles Projected to be 35% of New Car Sales in 2040: What About the Electronic Charging Stations?
Governments from around the world, including, China, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, U.K. and the U.S. are taking steps to combat climate change by increasing access to clean energy technologies and reduce dependence on oil. One policy focus has been on programs that will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Read the article………….
Time For Your Building to Plug Into Electric Car Charging? (NY)
In 2014, more than 10,000 plug-in cars were on the road in New York State. That number is projected to triple by 2018 and reach 1 million by 2025. It would be natural for an enterprising co-op or condo board to sense an opportunity. After all, someone has to charge all those cars. Read the […]
3 Tips for Handling a Co-Owner’s request to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station
1. Review the Condominium Documents. An Electric Vehicle Charging Station will likely need to be located on the common elements or be hooked up to common elements. The Condominium Documents almost always require Board approval before a Co-Owner can make a modification to the common elements. The Board should review the Condominium Documents to determine […]
Getting a charge out of your homeowners association
The state has turned to tax incentives, grants, and new laws to facilitate the development of the new charging system. And, while new laws and incentives are helping make the charging infrastructure a reality, legislation, like Civil Code section 1353.9 (which will be renumbered 4745 January 1, 2014), is creating new challenges for many California […]
Developing Infrastructure to Charge Plug-In Electric Vehicles
To widely accept the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles (EVs), consumers and fleets need a developed infrastructure of charging stations. Drivers need affordable, convenient, and compatible options for charging at home (or at fleet facilities, in the case of fleets). Charging stations at workplaces and public destinations bolster the market […]