Curbside Charging

Pilot Objective

To demonstrate a modular and scalable curbside charging model that practically addresses gaps in electric vehicle charger access while optimizing cost, efficiency, and grid operation. The pilot also aims to develop best practices in equitable implementation, construction practices, and municipal collaboration.

Participant Characteristics

Three municipalities are participating in this pilot.

Pilot Status

  • Customer Selection & Site Assessment: ✅ Completed
  • Municipalities Chosen: ✅ Three selected
  • Participant Enrollment: 🚫 Closed to new participants
  • Design Phase: 🔄 In progress
  • Next Steps: Final installation details will determine:
    • Charger types (e.g., Level 2, DC Fast)
    • Number of ports per site
    • Construction schedules

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the pilot, we will have captured key insights into how utilities and municipalities can successfully collaborate on public charging infrastructure. The pilot is designed to deliver:

  • Stronger customer insights to guide future program design
  • Efficiency improvements in customer delivery and utility operations
  • Clearer cost-effectiveness metrics to support decision-making

The data and lessons learned will be translated into practical tools and recommendations to help scale curbside charging programs. Our goal is to lower barriers for municipalities and make it easier to host EV charging in public spaces.

Schedule

BE PilotLead VendorAward DatePilot In Field Start DatePilot In Field End Date
Curbside Charging ConstructionMJSeptember 2024September 2025December 2025
Curbside Charging Design and PMHBKSeptember 2024June 2025August 2025

Curbside Charging Evaluator

Electric Power EngineersNovember 2024January 2025December 2025
RFP Bidding Process
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