Brooklyn-based curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has contracted with the city of Alameda, California to install the city’s first building-powered public curbside EV chargers at Everett Commons, an Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) property.

The EV chargers—designed for residents without driveways or private garages—will use its electric’s low-impact Level 2 curbside system, which is powered directly from adjacent buildings. By using spare electrical capacity, it’s electric’s EV charging installations avoid the costly utility upgrades and infrastructure work typically required for public chargers. The chargers can be installed in just two days and are installed and maintained at no cost to property owners. In fact, it’s electric shares a portion of charging revenue with the property owners.

Drivers who use the chargers are provided with a detachable cable (fully compatible with their vehicles) at no cost, a design standard common in the EU and UK, but novel in the US.

“This initiative helps make EV ownership a reality for all Alamedans, including those without access to off-street parking, renters, and residents of multi-family buildings,” said Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. “Every EV charged in Alameda is powered by 100% clean, green electricity from Alameda Municipal Power. Everett Commons is just the beginning—we’re committed to bringing more curbside charging to neighborhoods throughout Alameda.”

“Equity in EV adoption starts with equitable access to infrastructure,” said Shannon Dulaney, Director of Public Affairs at it’s electric. “With this project in Alameda, we’re proving that you don’t need to be a homeowner with a garage to drive an EV. Housing authorities across the nation are key allies in bringing this vision to life.”

Source: it’s electric