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

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Smart network features like local load management and installation plans such as make-ready infrastructure can help you save later on future EV charging expansion. Procure funding Next, it’s time to look for funding opportunities. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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

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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) is designed to supplement the NEVI program with funds for communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).

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

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To gain a LEED point for future EV charging plans, a project must: Make 10% of all parking spaces (or at least 6 spaces) EV Ready. LEED can be applied to newly designed, built, or renovated commercial buildings, homes, neighborhoods, and even entire cities. Make sure they use regionally standard EV connectors. How does LEED work?

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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With a little planning and some help from a knowledgeable partner like Blink, you can quickly and easily choose the right charging equipment that will future-proof your dealership for years to come. In addition, depending on your location, your business may be eligible for the US Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. s Connecticut Clean Cities Future Fuels Project. New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

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US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined President Barack Obama to announce that $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country under a sixth round of the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery ( TIGER ) competitive grant program.

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An inside look at how utilities view EVs: expanding electricity sales without adding new customers

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If someone only spends $100 with me yearly to charge their vehicle at one of my high-speed chargers, I’m still probably going to see in the neighborhood of an additional $400 or $500 in home charging. We believe that it will at least break even, if not better, in the near future. They charge at night. Will it be a problem?

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