Research & Reports

Green Way Energy, LLC, d.b.a Green Ways 2Go (GW2G) has experience in advising client organizations on Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, including the EV Supply Equipment (EVSE, including EV Charging Stations) and the supporting EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI). This document provides an explanation of the areas where GW2G can assist Clients for those facilities considering electrifying the vehicles in their condominiums, townhomes, apartments and other Multiple Family Dwellings (MFDs). GW2G’s goal is to provide clear step-by-step solutions that allow reliable Client decisions to be made at each step.

EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS

Key Planning Steps for EV Charging Infrastructure, EV Chargers and more

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This document provides a framework for facility owners considering investments in Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS). Decisions relate to the applications of electrified vehicles, the goals of the host facility, the types of EVs and their usage, and the power capacity of the facility, including electrical power upgrades.

EV READINESS DECISION GUIDE

For Local Governments

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Provides information, resources and recommendations for municipalities and other local governments related to transportation electrification.  The book’s goal is assist local government leadership and staffs as they make decisions related to managing the safety, codes, policies, technology selections, project plans and their own investments related to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and supporting infrastructure.

EV READINESS CHECKLIST

For Local Governments

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The EV Readiness Checklist is designed to help local governments prepare for the future electrification of transportation. This comprehensive list broadly considers municipal jurisdiction and influences in the advancement of electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Municipalities may use this checklist for planning and to guide actions towards EV Readiness..

ELECTRIC VEHICLE 

CHARGING GUIDEBOOK 

For Multiple Family Dwellings

Decision Maker’s Guide

Updated March 2023

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NEW VERSION!  Document designed for HOA Boards and Managing Groups when deciding on adding EV charging electrical infrastructure and EV charging stations.  Provides detailed descriptions of site assessments, existing capacity determination, costs, billing choices, EV charging alternatives and considerations for future expansion of EV charging for MUDs and more.   Provides range of ideas to suit owners and renters, deeded and non-deeded parking and valet services.

EV SURVEY FOR RESIDENTS

For Multiple Family Dwellings

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When deciding how many EV chargers to install, each facility needs to know the level of interest of its residents.

This simple survey provides a starting point for the facility manager to determine the near and long term demand for EV charging..

Make Ready

EV Charging Infrastructure Ideas

PowerPoint

Updated February 2022

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Presentation from Feb 2022 as part of Illinois Commerce Commission’s Beneficial Electrification Workshop program, presented by Green Ways 2Go on the subject of electric vehicles infrastructure considerations for multiple family dwellings and other facilities where multiple EV charging station installations are considered.

Also discusses incentives, EV Ready and EV Capable ideas equity considerations and more.

Fleet owners need to complete financial analyses in order to make good business decisions. Fundamentally, the investment depends on the fuel expense savings over time, compared against the new investment in vehicles and possibly infrastructure.  Simple payback calculations are useful for “first blush” evaluations, but may not lead to the best final decision when all factors are considered.