Charge Ready NY
Newsletter #2
What is Workplace Charging?
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption increases, so does the demand for charging stations. Some EV owners can charge at home overnight, but others depend on public or workplace options. Organizations can provide workplace charging by installing EV chargers on-site to support their employees. These chargers can range from Level 1 and Level 2 to DC Fast Chargers, depending on the number of employees and the availability of electrical infrastructure. Level 2 chargers are often used at workplaces, as they can fully charge an EV in 3 to 6 hours and have smart features for monitoring. Level 1 charging may be economical for organizations with fewer employees and longer dwelling times.
Why Workplace Charging?
Investing in workplace charging can offer benefits
for employers as well as for their employees. It
can demonstrate an employer’s commitment to
sustainability, incentivize remote employees to
come to the office, encourage more employees to
drive EVs, contribute to ESG goals, and help
employers obtain certifications such as LEED 
or
EVAL . Overall, workplace charging allows for more
diverse fueling options for your employees, which
can attract potential employees, and help retain
current ones.
What to Consider Before Installing Chargers
- Survey Your Employees: Employee engagement during planning is crucial for gathering insights for workplace charging policies and determining charger demand.
- Engage Your Local Utility and Electrician: Discuss site planning with your utility provider and an electrician to minimize grid demand issues and determine optimal charger locations.
- Parking Logistics: Determine if new spaces are being created for chargers, or if chargers will be installed in existing locations.
- Cost of Installation: Plan for upfront costs by getting estimates for chargers and any upgrades required for transformers or new electrical panels. Use survey results to estimate the amount of chargers your organization needs.
- Accessibility for All: Ensure that there are
sufficient charging spaces, including locations
for those using mobility devices. More
information on accessibility for EV charging
stations .
- Post Signage: Signs marking EV charger
locations, which types of vehicles can park,
and charging duration guidelines can help
drivers navigate parking facilities more easily.
The Alternative Fuels Data Center provides
examples of EV charging station signage .
- Determine Funding: Take advantage of NYSERDA and federal funding opportunities to support your workplace charging. Visit the NYSERDA Charge Ready 2.0 website to see how you can apply for level 2 chargers at your workplace.
- Create EV Charging Policies and Etiquette: Develop clear policies and etiquette for using the charging stations.
For more insights, check out NYSERDA’s best practice guides and the General Electric (GE) Case Study [PDF] to learn how to best implement workplace charging at your organization!
Get Recognized for Your EV Efforts!
Whether you are just starting your workplace
charging journey or already have chargers in
place, you can register for the EVAL (Electric
Vehicle Adoption Leadership) certification! EVAL is
a federally funded program that supports and
celebrates employers for reducing emissions from
employee commutes via certification and provides
technical support to employers interested in
investing in workplace charging.
EVAL certification is free if you register before
November 2024! Employers interested in
participating can write to [email protected]
or visit EVAL’s website.
Additional EVSE Funding Opportunities
EV Make-Ready Programs
The Joint Utilities of New York offer an incentive up to 100% of electric infrastructure costs associated with non-residential Level 2 or DCFC EV charging stations, encouraging the development of electric infrastructure to match the deployment of EVs while reducing upfront costs.
Visit the Joint Utilities of New
York website for more
information .
Section 30C (Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Credit)
This tax credit provides businesses who install EV charging equipment with up to 30% of the project’s cost. This can be up to $100,000 with some restrictions on location.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant, Round 2
The second round of CFI
applications are open, with a
historic amount of $1.3 billion
in funding available for EV
charging and alternative-fueling
infrastructure. This opportunity
is open to local governments,
as well as private entities if
partnered with a local
government. Applications were due before August 28, 2024.
Visit the Joint Office of
Energy and Transportation's
website for more information .
Recent & Upcoming EV Models
- Chevy Silverado EV – Currently available
- Nissan Ariya – Currently available
- Polestar 3 performance SUV – Currently
available
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV – Currently
available
- Chevy Blazer EV – Currently available
- Kia EV9 (American model) – Currently
available
- Fiat 500e – Currently available
- Ioniq 5 N – Currently available
- GMC Hummer Electric SUV – Currently
available
- Acura ZDX – Currently Available
- GMC Sierra EV – Q3 2024
Find all available EV models .