What is the ChargeYYC Multi-Residential Grant Program?
ChargeYYC is a pilot program by the City of Calgary designed to support multi-family housing with the installation of electric vehicle chargers.
Phase 1 of the program provides funding of up to $4,000/property to support EV charging infrastructure roadmaps. This program will assist property owners with developing an electric vehicle strategy which can be implemented in future years. Evalence is the ideal partner for this program because:
- Master Certified Electrician & Electrical Engineer P.Eng.
- Experience Completing Multi-Family Electrical Studies.
- Multiple Charger Vendor Options to Ensure the Best Solution for Your Property.
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What is an EV Charging Road Map?
An EV Charging Road Map is a strategy for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a multi-family property. A Road Map typically starts with identifying the current state of the building - including the existing electrical constraints, ev-users, and building layout. This is the start-point!
Next, we develop a the vision for the future. Do we want to electrify every-stall in the building, common-area parking spots, or something in between? With this vision, and our starting point - we develop a roadmap that allows property owners to sequentially and cost-effectively complete the necessary electrical upgrades to eventually achieve this vision.
An EV charging roadmap is essential to avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary infrastructure replacement. By planning ahead, property owners can strategically assess current and future needs, ensuring the installation of scalable solutions that accommodate evolving EV demand.
A well-defined roadmap helps avoid retrofitting expenses, optimizes space and electrical capacity, and prevents the need to overhaul systems that could have been integrated more efficiently from the start. This proactive approach saves both time and money while ensuring long-term success.
Evalence leverages extensive experience and diverse product catalog to create tailored, clear EV charging plans for multifamily properties. Our expertise allows us to assess your unique needs and provide scalable, future-proof solutions. By offering a wide range of charger and EVEMS options, we help property owners optimize their EV infrastructure, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure their investment supports long-term growth in electric vehicle adoption.
Where can I find more information about ChargeYYC Grants?
More information about ChargeYYC grants can be found on the dedicated ChargeYYC webpage.
How much does an EV Road Map Cost?
The cost to complete the EV Road Map study will typically range from $2,000 - $10,000 depending on the complexity of the property. 50% of this cost can be covered by the ChargeYYC pilot program to a maximum of $4,000.
Are applications currently open, and how many grant applications will be accepted?
Applications opened September 24, 2024, and up to 60 applications will be accepted for phase 1 of this program.
Is any funding available to actually pay for the installation of chargers?
ChargeYYC lists on their website that "phase 2" will open in 2025, where eligible installation costs may be covered by a grant.
What type of mult-unit properties can apply for this program?
Eligible mult-family properties must meet the following three conditions:
- Minimum of 3 residences in the property.
- Must be fully constructed at the time of application.
- Have shared electrical services.
Why Evalence for my multi-family strategy?
Evalence is experienced with preparing ev charging studies. Our product knowledge results in multiple vendor options for your property, which can lead to lower lifetime costs for completing infrastructure upgrades. Multi-family properties are unique and by partnering with Evalence you can be confident that you have the right information to make strategic decisions for future upgrades.