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EV Resources

Resources for programs staff, contractors, developers, and policymakers on how to scale affordable EV charging

Please see below for research, guidelines, case studies, photos, and articles on WestLight Energy’s approach to providing EV charging. 

For specific questions, please email us at [email protected]

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EV Research

Reports on EV charging needs, pilot results, etc. 

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EV Managed Charging Academic Paper
Research from WestLight Energy’s EV managed charging experiment, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, April 2026.
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EVSE Installation Cost Comparion of Various Programs
Overview of various project cost averages
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Innovation in EV Charging for Multifamiliy Dwellings
Pilot results on Level 1 EV charging at multi-family housing from Ecology Action and Ava (East Bay Community Energy)
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WestLight Energy EV Managed Charging Pilot Results
2025 report outlining results from WestLight Energy’s multi-year pilot project that tested EV telematics and managed charging.
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Determining the Appropriate Level of Power Sharing for EV Charging in Multifamily Properties
PCE and CLEAResult research everyday EV charging energy needs based on commuter data.

Guidelines

Guidelines, overviews, and practical resources 

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EV Ready Technical Design Guidelines
Comprehensive guidance on best practices when installing EV charging.
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WestLight Energy Results for Multi-Family Charging
An overview of how WestLight Energy’s right-sizing strategy is delivering affordable and scalable EV charging for the community.
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PCE Charging Evaluation Example
Example of how customers receive free technical assistance in WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program.

Case Studies

Case studies and data from WestLight Energy-led and other EV charging projects

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Right-Sizing for EV Fleet Managers
How to size fleet-serving EV charging systems cost-effectively.
Plugzio smart outlet EV charging unit mounted on a wood-panel wall
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PCE Low-Power EV Charging Pilot Case Study
How to reduce costs and avoid service upgrades through smart outlets at multifamily housing.
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EV Ready Multifamily Property Success Story
Tyrone Properties adds EV charging at low to no cost across several rental apartment properties.

Photos

Real-world projects from WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program

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GoPowerEV (smart Level 1 and low power Level 2 outlets) at the Bayview Condominums
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Pando (Level 2 smart outlets) at the Wooland Creek Condominiums
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Plugzio (smart Level 1 outlets) at the Station Park Green Apartments in San Mateo
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Orange Charger (smart Level 1 outlets) installed at an apartment property in San Mateo.
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Orange Charger (smart Level 1 outlets) installed at an apartment property in Belmont.
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Record-Breaking EV Charging at Multifamily

Articles

Articles, podcasts, and other coverage on WestLight Energy EV charging programs

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Access to slow EV chargers could speed up EV adoption among renters
Article – Canary Media
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"The Best Way To Bring EV Charging To The Mass Market"
CleanTechnia Podcast featuring Phillip Kobernick from the WestLight Energy Programs Team on EV charging.
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How one condo complex installed EV charging for just $405 per parking spot
Electrek Article on a project in WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program.