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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

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Commercial real estate and electric vehicle (EV) charging are a natural fit. According to research firm Nareit, commercial real estate in the United States was valued at nearly $21 trillion in the second quarter of 2021. Commercial real estate owners and investors are always looking for ways to increase the value of their properties.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

EV Connect

Unfortunately, many assume the costs of installing and maintaining EV stations would make them unviable for their business. Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank.

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How Hotels Can Power Up Summer Travel with EV Charging Stations

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When it comes to choosing the type of EV charger to install, commercial Level 2 charging stations are often the most appropriate for hotels. These chargers are listed on mapping services like PlugShare, Google Maps, and vehicle navigation systems, ensuring that drivers are aware of the available charging stations.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

Blink Charging

While charging stations can now be found on mapping services such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, PlugShare, and select vehicle navigation systems, these services do not always include information about live station status or payment methods. The federal tax credit is worth up to 30% of the installation cost, up to $100,000 per charger.

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

Blink Charging

While many EV drivers are already plugging their Level 1 charging cables into wall outlets for emergency charging, this is not recommended for any commercial facility. We recommend that if you are already seeing guests plugging their EV into a power outlet, you should install a few commercial Level 2 charging stations.

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New Year’s Resolutions for EV Drivers

Blink Charging

While most EV drivers “top-off” their charge when using a commercial charger while out and about, they should also be mindful of other drivers. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is worth a tax credit of 30% of the cost of the charging hardware up to $1,000 for individuals. Don’t hog the charger.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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This award helps to fulfill a cost-sharing target for the recipient's $122 million award from the Department of Energy. Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. Electricore Inc.