Governor signs law to require EV charging capability in new homes

Earlier this month, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Act, Senate Bill 40, into law. It requires all new single-family homes and multifamily buildings to include EV-capable parking — the electric panel capacity and conduit needed for charging. It does not require the installation of EV chargers. The goal is to reduce upfront costs for a resident to install an EV charger by already including the basic electrical parts needed for charging, promoting EV-readiness in buildings.

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Governor signs law to require EV charging capability in new homes

Earlier this month, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Act, Senate Bill 40, into law. It requires all new single-family homes and multifamily buildings to include EV-capable parking — the electric panel capacity and conduit needed for charging. It does not require the installation of EV chargers. The goal is to reduce upfront costs for a resident to install an EV charger by already including the basic electrical parts needed for charging, promoting EV-readiness in buildings.

Read about this and more in Climate News.

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