The Electric Vehicle BOOM

by Erin McAfee | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized

By now, most common car brands have various electric options available as there’s no denying that electric vehicles are playing a pivotal part in the future of the automotive industry. With both businesses and consumers putting a greener foot forward, the popularity of electric vehicles will continue to grow. There are already more than one million electric vehicles already on U.S. roads and the demand for accessible and convenient Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations is growing rapidly.

Aware of the need for Americans to be able to travel, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced $5 billion in federal funds for states to build EV charging stations. These funds became available with the news of new requirements emerging that states must submit plans to build EV charging stations by this fall. Each EV station needs to have at least four fast-charger ports, which enable drivers to fully recharge their vehicles in about an hour. If states don’t fully meet requirements, they risk delays in getting approval from the Federal Highway Administration or not getting federal funds at all.

With growing focus on reducing emissions, it is clear that electric vehicles are here to stay. With that said, now is the time to install EV charging stations at your facility with different configurations available for easy installation for users. Drivers in need of these charging stations present a new opportunity for many businesses to increase their value by re-imagining their parking lot. EV charging stations installed in a typical parking lot can be used to attract desirable clientele, tenants, employees, and more. Installing these EV charging stations also boost business’ standpoint on caring about the environment and their focus on sustainability.

EnerConnex can help you boost your property value and get plugged in to new customers with EV charging. We can assist with the evaluation, design, and installation of your EV charging stations while also helping you leverage any available rebate and incentives. Contact us for details!! info@enerconnex.com

8 Requirements for Buying Energy Right

by Erin McAfee | Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever been involved with buying the energy for your business, then you understand that there are many moving parts and steps involved.  At EnerConnex, we hold ourselves and our process to the highest standards to deliver you the lowest price and best terms for your business’s unique needs. Your energy procurement process should consist of the following requirements:

1. The buying process should be totally transparent – no hidden fees.
2. Pricing should be comparable – received from all suppliers on the same day for exactly the same contract terms.
3. The process should be fair and unbiased. Make sure that your procurement partner has a variety of suppliers participating in bids.
4. Multiple prices should be requested simultaneously – 12, 24, & 36-month contract terms, with/without green power, bandwidth, payment terms and anything else you want to know.
5. Folding in Green power mixes shouldn’t cost extra.
6. You should have no obligation to accept the lowest, or any of the bids.
7. The process should be rather quick and efficient.
8. There should be on-going support between you and your procurement partner. From contract renewals to monitoring energy markets and everything in between, they should be there to support you.

EnerConnex proudly exceeds expectations when buying energy for our customers and partners. We not only have a vast supplier network consisting of over 70 unique suppliers, but we also utilize ECX Marketplace. ECX Marketplace is our energy procurement solution that combines best-in-class technology with market intelligence. Get the competitive edge with your business by partnering with EnerConnex!  Contact us at info@enerconnex.com .