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Charge and Shop: Berkeley Gains Two New EV Chargers at Whole Foods

April 9, 2014 in Electric Vehicles, EV charging, EV News, Sustainable San Francisco

City of Berkeley’s innovative pilot program expedites electric car charging installation permitting process

NRG eVgo is building a network of more than 200 Freedom Station fast-charging sites as well as the infrastructure to support Level 2 charging at apartments, workplaces, schools and hospitals throughout California. Photo courtesy of City of Berkeley

NRG eVgo is building a network of more than 200 Freedom Station fast-charging sites as well as the infrastructure to support Level 2 charging at apartments, workplaces, schools and hospitals throughout California.
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BERKELEY, Calif.-Two new charging stations for electric vehicles will open today in Berkeley, where the number of electric vehicles is surging.

The new charging stations at the Whole Foods in South Berkeley include a DC Fast Charging station that can add 40 miles of range to an electric vehicle in about 10 minutes. About 350 electric vehicles are registered to Berkeley residents and businesses, an increase of over 70 percent in the last six months.

Whole Foods, on Telegraph at Ashby Avenues, is the first business to participate in a City of Berkeley pilot program to ease the permitting and installation of EV charging stations. The Non-Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program has staff who personally guide businesses through the process. Applications will be accepted through the end of the year.

“It is only natural that we offer EV charging stations at our stores, especially in forward-thinking communities like Berkeley,” said Tristam Coffin, Energy and Maintenance Coordinator at Whole Foods Market.

The City of Berkeley supports the spread of EV infrastructure and the use of electric vehicles as part of the Climate Action Plan’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2020. Vehicle travel currently generates over half of our community’s greenhouse gas emissions and driving an EV in Berkeley in place of a conventional automobile can reduce the greenhouse emissions associated with its travel by as much as 70%.

The new EV charging stations installed at the Whole Foods are operated by NRG eVgo and offer DC fast charging and Level 2 charging. Shoppers can use a credit card or subscribe to one of NRG eVgo’s charging plans to pay for charging at Whole Foods EV charging stations.

“The City of Berkeley’s pilot program has expedited the permitting process for electric vehicle charging station installations and enabled us to more quickly deploy the NRG eVgo network for drivers in the area,” said Terry O’Day, Vice President of NRG eVgo in California.

To find out where all public charging stations are located, see the map here: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity locations.html.

This article is a repost, credit: City of Berkeley.

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Pace of Construction on NRG eVgo’s California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Increases

March 11, 2014 in Electric Vehicles, EV charging, EV News, Sustainable San Francisco

More than 200 potential sites identified through partnerships and agreements 46 now operational, under construction or in permitting

Mayor Matt Hall from the City of Carlsbad and Terry O'Day, Vice President of NRG eVgo California, display the brand new Freedom Station for charging electric cars at Carlsbad Premium Outlets in California Photo courtesy of eVgo

Mayor Matt Hall from the City of Carlsbad and Terry O’Day, Vice President of NRG eVgo California, display the brand new Freedom Station for charging electric cars at Carlsbad Premium Outlets in California
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CALIFORNIA – Today NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), announced that it has partnerships and agreements in place to have more than 200 fast-charging Freedom Station® charging sites built throughout California. Currently, NRG has a total of 46 electric vehicle (EV) charging sites operational, under construction or currently being permitted in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco with 15 operational across the state of California.

“We are making great progress building a comprehensive infrastructure that will make owning an electric vehicle even more convenient and fun. As this network is built out, it will make buying an EV attractive to even more drivers across California,” said Terry O’Day, Vice President of NRG eVgo in California. “The pace of construction has significantly increased. We have been encouraged by the support of partners like Simon Property Group and Kimco Realty Corp., the nation’s largest owner-operators of retail shopping centers, to deploy Freedom Station sites across the state giving us more than 200 potential fast-charging stations throughout California.”

Also advancing charging at apartment communities and workplaces, eVgo has more than 50 sites under contract representing over 400 parking spots and recently announced a partnership with Sequoia Equities, a leader in multifamily investment management, to provide EV “Level 2” charging infrastructure at 28 apartment communities across the state. Additionally, NRG has completed site assessments and construction drawings for hundreds more sites, which could ultimately result in 2,000 more EV-ready parking spaces.

Helping to ensure the benefits of electric vehicles are available to all, more than 20% of the Freedom Station sites built, under construction or in permitting, are located in qualified lower-income regions.

By the end of 2016, the eVgo Freedom Station network will support California EV drivers in the greater San Diego area, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Los Angeles Basin and the San Joaquin Valley. This expanded network means improved air quality, less dependence on foreign oil, a lower total cost of ownership of vehicles, and overall—a better, cleaner California.

“We take great pride in helping reframe the way Californians think about electric cars and their ability to enjoy cleaner transportation by providing the state with the best and most robust fast charging infrastructure in the United States,” said O’Day.

eVgo’s progress can be reviewed in their most recent report to the California Public Utility Commission via http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/.

About NRG eVgo

The NRG eVgoSM network gives electric vehicle (EV) owners new freedom and range confidence via home and workplace charging docks, plus a network of fast charging stations conveniently located at retailers along major transportation corridors within eVgo cities. Service plans offered by eVgo can provide EV owners a home or workplace charger and use of eVgo’s Freedom Station® sites and other public charging stations. eVgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of changing how people think about, buy and use energy. Through eVgo, NRG will provide access to hundreds of public charging sites across California, Texas and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. To find out more, or to join the eVgo network, visit www.nrgevgo.com. Connect with eVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgevgo.

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Kimco brings NRG eVgo electric vehicle fast charging to Westlake Shopping Center

September 5, 2013 in Electric Vehicles, EV charging, EV News, San Francisco

  • Kimco brings NRG eVgo electric vehicle fast charging to Westlake Shopping Center
  • eVgo Freedom Station sites planned for 7 Kimco centers in California 

Freedom Station Photo courtesy of eVgo

Freedom Station
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NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., September 04, 2013 — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM), owner and operator of the nation’s largest shopping center portfolio, and NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go) are pleased to announce the opening of the Bay Area’s first Freedom Station® at Westlake Shopping Center in Daly City, Calif. The eVgo Freedom Station at Westlake offers electric vehicle (EV) owners both rapid and traditional EV charging, and is one of seven eVgo Freedom Station sites planned at Kimco retail centers in California this year. eVgo Freedom Station sites include 480-volt “DC Fast Chargers” and standard 240-volt “Level 2” chargers compatible with any electric vehicle with a plug.

“We’re thrilled to have our first NRG eVgo Freedom Station up and running at Westlake,” said David Jamieson, Kimco’s vice president of leasing and asset management. “Californians drive more than one-third of the electric vehicles in the country, so building a network of quick-charge stations at Kimco centers, which are easily accessible by commuters, is a valued amenity to our customers and retailers.”

Freedom Station Photo courtesy of eVgo

Freedom Station
Photo courtesy of eVgo

“This NRG eVgo Freedom Station is an example of Kimco’s dedication to sustainability and will enable drivers of zero and low emission vehicles to use no or little gasoline while working, shopping or socializing at Westlake Shopping Center,” said Terry O’Day, director of business development for NRG eVgo in California. “Unveiling this first of seven NRG eVgo Freedom Station sites with Kimco is an important milestone in making electric vehicles more convenient for the citizens of Daly City, the Bay Area and the state of California.”

The 686,000-square-foot Westlake Shopping Center is located at 402 Westlake Center at the corner of John Daly Boulevard and Lake Merced Boulevard in Daly City, Calif. The eVgo Freedom Station is situated on the first floor of Westlake Shopping Center’s parking garage adjacent to The Home Depot.

The Westlake site offers the Bay Area’s first eVgo DC Fast Charger, which can provide up to an 80 percent charge in about 30 minutes, and has been designed to easily incorporate a second DC Fast Charger. The station also offers a Level 2 charger, which can provide up to 24 miles of range per hour of charge.

Will Teichman, Kimco’s director of sustainability, commented, “The NRG eVgo Freedom Station at Westlake is a significant example of Kimco’s commitment to operate in an environmentally mindful way, and is one of several enhancements we’ve made at the center. We’ve installed energy-efficient lighting in the common areas, and added a state-of-the-art energy management system to monitor and control usage.”

The seven eVgo Freedom Station sites planned at Kimco’s California centers align with the state’s goal of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California’s roadways by 2025. eVgo is building electric vehicle charging networks across the San Francisco Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles Basin and San Diego area. As more Freedom Station sites are built and the network established, EV drivers will have access to hundreds of public fast-charging sites along with Level 2 charging stations at homes, offices, multi-family communities, schools and hospitals.

About Kimco

Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in New Hyde Park, N.Y., that owns and operates North America’s largest portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers. As of June 30, 2013, the company owned interests in 874 shopping centers comprising 128 million square feet of leasable space across 43 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and South America. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991, and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center acquisition, development and management for more than 50 years. For further information, please visit www.kimcorealty.com, the company’s blog at blog.kimcorealty.com, or follow Kimco on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kimcorealty.

About NRG eVgo

The NRG eVgo network gives EV owners new freedom and range confidence via home charging and fast charging stations conveniently located at major retailers along highways across eVgo cities. Service plans offered by eVgo allow EV owners to avoid paying large up-front costs for a home or work charger and provide unlimited use of the eVgo network of Freedom Station® sites —all for one low monthly fee.  eVgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. NRG’s investment in EV charging infrastructure will provide EV drivers with access to hundreds of public fast-charging Freedom Station sites along with level 2 charging stations at homes, offices, multi-family communities, schools and hospitals across California, Texas and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.  To find out more, or to join the eVgo network, visit www.eVgoNetwork.com. Connect with eVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @evgonetwork.

This article is a repost, credit: NRG, http://www.nrgenergy.com/.

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eVgo Complete Plan is an EV Industry Game Changer

January 9, 2013 in Electric Vehicles, EV charging, EV News

LEAF at a Freedom Station
Photo courtesy of eVgo

The best story for EV charging in 2013 is the EV charging company eVgo.  The company is currently operating in Houston and Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, and I suspect that eVgo will eventually dominate those EV charging markets.  The reason is simple, $89 a month!

The Complete Plan by eVgo is a game changer for the EV charging market.  In the Complete Plan, the company will rent you a 240v EV charger for your home, pay for the electricity to power your EV at home, and give you unlimited access to the eVgo network (Freedom Stations) for $89 a month.  And no, you do not have to pay for the installation, as long as it is a standard installation.  The company says that most installations qualify as standard.  The installation will take place within three to five days after the customer picks a plan.  When you get your home electric bill, it will show a rebate on your statement for your EV charging.

With this eVgo Complete Plan, there is no more guesswork about the savings associated with EV fueling.  It costs you $89.  Most automobile drivers in the United States are paying over $200 a month in gasoline, so there are substantial monthly fuel savings for most everyone.  In a phone interview with Terry O’Day and Carly Kade of eVgo, both emphasized the importance of taking the mystery out of EV fuel savings.  They are obviously right, because the company is getting results.  The company stated: “Greater than 80% of the people we talk with subscribe to one of our plans and of that, 75% choose a plan with access to our public charging network.”

Houston eVgo map
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Terry O’Day is eVgo’s director of California business development, and he also pointed out the importance of building a condensed charging network.  The company plan is to build condensed regional networks, so the customer is never further than five to seven miles from a Freedom Station.  The Freedom Stations have both level II (240v) chargers and fast chargers.  The fast chargers will give an EV driver about 50 miles of charge in fifteen minutes.  Terry O’Day stated: “This makes it psychologically safe to buy an EV.”

This is only part one of this eVgo story.  For now, I want to make clear that eVgo offers many plan options.  There are cheaper options, depending on the needs of the customer.  The Complete Plan in Texas is locked in at $89 for three years.  The company has not set up a price plan for California, but the company has huge plans to discuss.  California is the biggest EV market in the United States, and Terry O’Day is a smart man with a big quest.

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