EVs In Your Own Backyard with Ecology Action!

It is no secret that electric vehicles are one of the main topics of conversation when it comes to transportation discussions. Do you drive an EV? Why not? Is your vehicle hybrid? Do you have chargers at your apartment complex? Why not? We know that while electric vehicles are fantastic, but they can also be daunting and seem overwhelming. We are here to help alleviate those feelings for you all! In partnership with PG&E, the SJVCEO is actively educating our communities on the various programs that are being offered for PG&E customers. Whether you are a resident, a small business owner, a multifamily apartment manager, or anywhere in between- there is sure to be an opportunity for you! 

Today, I want to narrow the focus to one program that was recently launched just this summer. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)’s Multifamily and Small Business Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program is installing EV chargers at no-cost at eligible properties throughout the utility’s territory. The innovative Program seeks to install 2,000 EV chargers across the utility’s electric service area to increase equity in EV adoption. The Program is first-come, first-served and open to eligible PG&E electric service customers located in priority communities* that are small businesses or nonprofit organizations or multifamily properties!  

Ecology Action, PG&E’s third-party Program implementer, can provide the following services at no-cost to your qualified business or organization: 

  • Installation of EV chargers in assigned or shared parking areas at sites that have sufficient available power.  

  • 2 years of pre-paid networking and cellular service for each EV charging port installed.   

  • A customized operations and hardware maintenance (O&M) plan and service account with ChargerHelp! for each participating property where Level 2 charging stations are installed. 

  • Outreach services to educate residents and/or staff to connect them with rebates and down payment assistance grants that make purchasing a new or used plug-in vehicle more affordable.   

Our friends at Ecology Action are encouraging eligible customers in priority communities to apply now before the program is opened to all eligible customers in 2024! Learn more about the program by clicking here.  

*Priority communities include low-income communities, rural communities, tribal communities and other priority populations defined by the California Public Utilities Commission and California Air Resources Board. Priority Communities map can be found here

Kelsey Jones