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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

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LEED can be applied to newly designed, built, or renovated commercial buildings, homes, neighborhoods, and even entire cities. The second-best reason to get LEED certification is that, in some jurisdictions it can help you with tax breaks and other economic incentives. indoor environmental quality.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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Preference for funding via the Community Program will be given to locations within rural areas, low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and communities that have a low ratio of private parking spaces. Please see Blink’s Commercial Incentives tool to search for state and local government funding and rebate programs by entering your zip code.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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There are certain criteria that a business must meet to be eligible to receive CFI funding, including being in a rural area, a low- or moderate-income neighborhood, and being in a community with a low ratio of private parking spots. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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Forecasts predict that over half of vehicle sales in the United States will be electric by 2030 thanks to US federal tax credits for EVs and EV charging equipment. Commercial Level 2 chargers can charge a vehicle in just a few hours, making them ideal for overnight parking and vehicles that may be parked in the same space for several hours.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. And for at least the near term, only EVs have tax breaks and purchase incentives to further decrease TCO.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Tools for Fleets and Commercial/Industrial Buildings – vertical-specific tools to manage and optimize EV charging for fleets and in commercial/industrial buildings. Integration : Stable, commercial-quality APIs enable network operators and integrators to accommodate third-party, in-house and legacy software, quickly and efficiently.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. The USCAR/DOE long term goal is 5,000 cycles.

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