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

Blink Charging

NEVI funds can be used for: EVSE acquisition, EVSE installation, EV charging network connection, EV charger operation, charger maintenance, and long-term EV charging station data sharing. 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

Blink Charging

NEVI funds can be used for EV charging infrastructure: acquisition, installation, network connection, operation, maintenance, and long-term EV charging station data sharing. The initial tax credit will provide a per-station base credit of 6% up to $100,000, up to 30% for businesses that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

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

Blink Charging

As previously mentioned, LEED uses a tiered rating system that takes into account the design, materials, construction, operation, and maintenance of building projects. LEED can be applied to newly designed, built, or renovated commercial buildings, homes, neighborhoods, and even entire cities. How does LEED work?

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

1 million publicly accessible Level 2 charging ports at locations that include high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. To be eligible for the first 6% of the EV charging tax credit, all chargers must be installed in a population census tract that is a low-income community or that is not an urban area.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking. Similar to EVs, electric lawn equipment reduces emissions, saves on fuel costs, and requires less maintenance.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

It might be in your neighborhood, but it's something that you will find along interstates or major travel routes. There are also, incidentally, income tax credits at the federal and state levels for installation of EV charging equipment. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

It might be in your neighborhood, but it's something that you will find along interstates or major travel routes. There are also, incidentally, income tax credits at the federal and state levels for installation of EV charging equipment. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit.