Growing Demand for EVs Drives Pioneering Program to Help Governments Plan

ComEd Certifies Green Ways 2 Go as Beneficial Electrification Service Provider

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:55:56 GMT

Green Ways 2 Go Certified as Beneficial Electrification Service Provider

ComEd Make Ready Rebate program

In December 2024, Green Ways 2Go qualified as a Beneficial Electrification Service Provider (BESP) for the ComEd Make Ready Rebate program. This certification BESP authorizes GW2G to apply for, manage and collect rebate funds on behalf of clients.

ComEd leverage EV Service Providers like contractors, engineering or design firms to spread awareness about the program. These Service Providers collaborate with ComEd customers to identify and execute opportunities and receive program rebates.

Green Ways 2 Go Wraps Whitney Condominium Association EV Charging Infrastructure Project

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:46:18 GMT

Green Ways 2 Go wraps up on-site condo charger project

Chicago's Whitney Condominiums Get's New Charging Infrastructure.

In December 2024, GW2G wrapped up a 7-month EV charging infrastructure project for The Whitney Condominium Association, a prestigious Near North luxury condo building. GW2G acted as the end-user’s Project Manager working with AMS Engineering, Inc., who completed the installation. This included adding new service from ComEd, plus voltage transformation, new panels and a conduit distribution network to supply 135 EV Ready parking spaces and installation of 13 EV charging stations (Tesla 3G Universal). GW2G worked with the client to apply for and receive rebates, totaling $53,300.

EV Charging in Multi Family Dwellings: Tim Milburn of GW2G interview

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:55:29 GMT

Multi Family Dwellings EV Charging - Tim Milburn of Green Ways 2Go is being interviewed by Karyn Charvat, Executive Director of PowerForward DuPage about planning of EV Charging in existing and new Multi Family Dwellings (MFD). This is the second episode in the series.

Tim Milburn speaking Sept. 12, 2023, 2 PM at North Central College, 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540; How Local Governments Can Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Future

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:43:29 GMT

How Local Governments Can Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Future

Tim Milburn from GW2G presented for the American Planning Association at North Central College, 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540 in the Meiley-Swallow meeting room today. Tim was joined by Edit Makra and Cheryl Scott, both of the metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

Session Description:

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus developed an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Program – the first of its kind in the nation – to prepare municipalities for the increase in EVs and EV charging stations. As part of the program, the Caucus created an EV Readiness Checklist with stakeholder input, which includes approximately 150 strategic actions that communities can take to be ready for transportation electrification. During this session, EV Readiness Program team members will discuss impactful actions in the EV Readiness Checklist categories of zoning and planning, parking and access, community engagement, access to EV charging, and more. By completing items on the EV Readiness Checklist, local governments will be prepared and more competitive for EV infrastructure investment in their community. The Caucus began leading a diverse cohort of 16 communities through the EV Readiness Program in early 2023 and started a second cohort in the late summer. EV Readiness Program team members will discuss some of the guidance they have been sharing with the cohorts and the technical assistance offered to help communities take strategic actions. By taking these actions in their local governments after the conference, attendees will start earning points toward EV Ready Bronze, Silver or Gold designation, if their local government chooses to join a Caucus EV Readiness Program cohort. The presentation will cover the origin of the EV Readiness Program, strategic actions for communities to take from the EV Readiness Checklist, resources to assist local governments, lessons learned from leading two cohorts, and timely topics of interest, including current incentives and funding opportunities.

Learning Objectives

Analyze their local government’s existing codes and processes.
Consider impact of growing EV adoption on plans and community development.
Understand strategic actions their community can take to prepare for equitable transportation electrification.

$231 million Beneficial Electrification Program launch

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:45:06 GMT

$231 million Beneficial Electrification Program launch

Green Ways 2Go joins Municipal Mayors Caucus & ComEd to kick off second cohort of new EV Readiness Program .

PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES: Batavia, Bensenville, Berwyn, DuPage County, Elgin, Evanston, Hickory Hills, Highland Park, Montgomery, Northbrook, Park Forest, Peotone, River Forest, Wilmette, and Woodstock .

“ComEd’s investments in electrification have been essential as community leaders move to reach new climate goals, navigate funding opportunities, and adopt local policies that will make EV integration safe and equitable for the residents and businesses they serve,” said City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Environment Committee and Energy Subcommittee Chairman. “We are thrilled to welcome a second cohort of communities committed to achieving EV readiness through this program and thank ComEd for its continued partnership in helping communities meet new demand for EV access, and the environmental

benefits that come with it.”

CHICAGO – Members of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus met Aug. 9 to to kick off the second cohort of the EV Readiness Program , ComEd’s $231 million investment in Beneficial Electrification programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified technologies.

The first-of-its-kind EV Readiness Program is a collaboration between the Caucus and ComEd. The program helps local governments prepare to meet the growing demand for EVs and EV charging infrastructure. ComEd’s renewed support allows a second cohort of fifteen communities to participate.

The EV Readiness Program kicked off last year. The Caucus has been working with a diverse cohort of 16 communities to support safe and effective plans for regional transportation electrification. In addition to developing local plans and policies, participation in the program has also helped position communities for competitive funding opportunities designed to support electrification .

At the event on Wednesday, attendees heard more details about the EV Readiness Program (see photo) from members of the first cohort, including why they initially applied to the program, what the challenges have been, and what they have accomplished. Panelists included Mary Nicol, City of Chicago Director of Policy, Department of Transportation; Brad Maggi, Village of Skokie Operations Manager in the Public Works Department; Elizabeth Scott, Village of University Park Village Manager; and Sydney Bartelt, City of Polo City Clerk.

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Applies For Landmark EV Charging Infrastructure Grant

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:50:29 GMT

METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS APPLIES FOR INITIAL EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

Part of larger federal grant, Chicago area municipalities would receive $15 million towards installing electric vehicle charging stations.

As a regional council of governments, the Caucus serves 275 municipal members in nine counties that work collaboratively to unify municipal action and achieve impactful results.

The collaborative grant application includes EV charging projects to be located in DuPage County, Kane County and 35 municipalities: Algonquin, Aurora, Bensenville, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Elgin, Elmwood Park, Evanston, Frankfort, Franklin Park, Glenview, Grayslake, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Hawthorn Woods, Hillside, Homewood, La Grange, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Lombard, Maywood, Minooka, Northbrook, Oswego, Palatine, Park Forest, Richton Park, River Forest, Riverside, Skokie, South Barrington, Wilmette, Winnetka, and Woodstock.

CHICAGO (July 25) – The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) has applied for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant, designated for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Submitted on behalf of 37 communities across the greater Chicago area, the grant is part of the 2021 Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law, which allocated $7.5 billion toward EV charging stations and alternative fueling projects nationwide over the next five years. If awarded, the Caucus would receive $15 million on behalf of member municipalities in the greater Chicago region.

The Caucus aggregated 60 local EV charging projects, which allows more communities to participate in this complex federal grant application than would be practical for individual municipalities. This regionally collaborative approach would create an impressive network of 114 EV charging stations across the urban and suburban region spanning 4,071 square miles and a population of 8,577,735 residents. Communities defined as disadvantaged were prioritized for investment, which comprised 51 percent of participating communities.

“The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has been working to prepare municipalities for transportation electrification and expected investments, like this federal grant opportunity, through our EV Readiness Program ,” said City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Caucus Second Vice-Chairman and Environment Committee and Energy Sub Committee Chairman. “Securing this grant will advance the clean transportation objective of our Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region and accelerate our efforts to combat climate change.”

If awarded the grant, the EV charging stations will be installed at public facilities such as village/city hall buildings, municipally owned parking facilities, and near priority business and entertainment districts on public lands. Applicant municipalities are ready to install the infrastructure necessary for the EV charging stations and provide at least a 20 percent local match for the competitive federal grant.

Christopher B. Burke Engineering and Green Ways 2Go collaborated with the Caucus to provide information for the grant application, including data collection, exhibit mapping and charts.

United States Senator Dick Durbin lauded the application saying, “This support allows not only these communities, but the region as a whole, to grow economically and lead the nation in the development of next generation transportation systems.”

These EV charging infrastructure projects align with many climate change, resilience, and sustainability goals at the local, regional, and state levels. If awarded the federal grant, it would provide a substantial boost to the State of Illinois, including a goal of one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

NACS Connection Discussion

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:10:00 GMT

Notice: EV Charging Standards Changing

The North American Charging Standard (NACS, formerly called the Tesla Supercharger) is making strides to become the new standard for Electric Vehicle connections for charging. Tesla has used the NACS since 2012. The NACS connectors allow for Level 2 AC charging up to 48 Amps (11.5 kilowatts) and DC Fast Charging up to 250 kW.

When considering the purchase of an EV or an EV charging station, individuals and facilities making EV charging decisions need to be aware that the connections between the vehicles and the EV Supply Equipment (EVSE), also called EV charging stations, are likely changing for some or potentially all EV and EVSE equipment suppliers. The changes are expected to start in 2024. As of Summer 2023, several major vehicle manufacturers (Ford, GM, Rivian, Apterra) and EVSE vendors have agreed to make the switch. This is not expected to be a significant technical change or cost impact and both the older EVs and older EVSEs will still be usable, with the new standards, with proper connection adaptors. The NACS connectors currently allow for both Level 2 AC charging up to 80 Amps (19.2 kilowatts) and DC Fast Charging up to 250 kW with one connector.

NACS Connections

Current US Charging Connections

Except for Tesla EVs, all other electric vehicles sold in North America currently use the following standards:

For Level 1 (120 Volt AC) and Level 2 (208/240 Volt AC), the SAE J1772 Type 1 standard is used (Figure 2) and has been in use since 2001. A similar standard is used in Europe, called Type 2.
For DC Fast Charging, a different SAE standard connector is used, called the US Combined Charging Standard or CCS1 for connecting the EV charger to the vehicle for charging. This connector started first being used around 2015. The Level 1 and 2 connector is mechanically part of the CCS connector, allowing both the CCS1 and the J1772 Level 1 & 2 connections (hence “Combined”, or “Combo”). A similar standard called CCS2 is used in Europe.
For Level 2 and DCFC for Japanese EV Manufacturers, CHAdeMO is the standard for both the EVSE and the EV. Nissan was the first successful EV, starting with CHAdeMO in 2011. CHAdeMO is likely going away as a standard in the US.

New Future Standards and EV Charging Practices

All (non-Tesla) US EVs to date come equipped with the J1772 and/or CCS socket connections and all Teslas to date come with the NACS connectors. In December 2022, Aptera Motors became an early adopter of NACS on their EVs. [i] In May 2023, Ford and in June 2023, GM and Rivian announced they will adopt the NACS connectors in future models, perhaps starting in 2024 or later. [ii]. [iii] A good possibility exists that NACS will displace all the J1772 and CCS standards over the next few years for all new North American EVs, and therefore the EVSEs. The jury is still out on the details, the timing and the costs to consumers, but when considering adding EV charging stations and purchasing EVs, market participants should be aware of this. The good news is that with one standard, all EVs can charge at all EV charging stations, at some point in the future.[iv] Also, so far this appears to be a simple technical change for EV and EVSE owners.

Endnotes
[i] “Aptera Motors Confirms Use Of Tesla's NACS Charging Connector”, Mark Kane, December 1, 2022, https://insideevs.com/news/624548/aptera-confirms-tesla-nacs-charging-connector/

[ii] “Future Ford EVs Will Be Equipped With Tesla Charging Port”, Eric Loveday, May 25, 2023, InsideEVs Webpage, https://insideevs.com/news/669212/ford-switch-tesla-ncas-chargign-connector/
[iii] “Rivian to Implement Tesla Charging Port on R1s and RT”, Inside EVs Website, Iulian Dnistran, June 20, 2023 https://insideevs.com/news/672904/rivian-tesla-charging-port/

[iv] “The Advantages of The Two Charging Standards – To Tesla, or not to Tesla. That is the question” EV Charging Stations Website, https://evchargingstations.com/guides/two-charging-standards/ agraph

MMC and Green Ways 2 Go Team Up For Federal EV Charging Grant

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:22:55 GMT

MMC and Green Ways 2 Go Team Up For Federal EV Charging Grant

Program Reference

37 participating communities:

35 GRC communities
20 EV Readiness communities
19 are disadvantaged communities (51%)
14 are GRC, EVR and CJEST communities (38%)
50% of the requested funding is intended for disadvantaged communities

EVCS Details

114 charging stations
80 are located in disadvantaged communities (70%)
60 project locations
32 EV chargers located at municipal facilities
212 ports
153 are located in disadvantaged communities (72% )

91 Level 2
3 @7 kWmax
84 @19 kWmax)
27 DC Fast Chargers
11@150 kWmax,
5 @120 kWmax,
11 @62.5 kWmax

All will be located on public land

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure funds include 50% disadvantaged communities

The Federal Highway Administration has announced a key step forward in the nation’s EV charging infrastructure development: the first round of funding for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program . As a stakeholder in this initiative, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has aggregated 35 Northeast Illinois municipalities and two counties to apply for a total of $15 million in EV charging grants under the Community program. Half the applicants are disadvantaged communities and all projects will be on public lands. Green Ways 2Go is providing technical support and grant application writing.

The initial round totals $700 million nationally and represents 28% of the federally approved funds. This amount is split between two programs, Community Programs (EV charging stations) and Corridor Programs (EV Charging, and refueling installations for natural gas, propane, and hydrogen, along designated alternative fuel corridors- Interstates).

If successful, the project will install 114 chargers, with 212 charging points, including 27 DC Fast Chargers. This program is a natural outcome of the MMC’s EV Readiness Program , which trains community staff in preparing for the expansion of EV charging expansion. The program incorporates ideas on codes, standards and best practices as well as technical education on EV chargers and infrastructure.

Milburn Presentation Updates Basics of EV Charging For MFDs

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:21:54 GMT

Tim Milburn And Regina McKormack Discuss Multiple Family Dwelling Electrification

Event Program and Registration

Key conference topics:

Charging infrastructure demands created by the e-mobility revolution
State plans and funding programs to ramp up EV charging infrastructure
Opportunities for public-private partnership in state and federal programs
Accelerating investments to meet reliability, efficiency, and equity objectives
Strategy for building a resilient, equitable, and accessible charging infrastructure
Plans, programs, and perspectives of leading utilities in the Midwest region
Electrifying municipality, city, state, and commercial fleets
Technologies and innovative solutions that will meet customer needs for fast, reliable, and affordable charging
Digitalizing the charging experience
Interoperability and standardization challenges and solutions
Ensuring a cybersecure charging infrastructure
Best practices and experiences of leading charging infrastructure developers
Business challenges in developing a commercially viable EV charging network
Strategies to scale operations while maintaining resilience
Preparing for flexibility in the future
Latest developments in V2X
Plans and perspectives of leading automotive OEMs

Tim Milburn, Partner at Green Ways 2Go and Regina McKormack, Senior Manager, Center for Sustainability, co-presented at the EV Charging Infrastructure Midwest event in Chicago on May 25. The subject was EV charging in multiple family dwellings. Milburn reviewed the basics of power supply and demand, working with utilities, types of EV charging, investments and cost recovery methods and the need for stronger incentives for this sector. Ms. McKormack reviewed some studies on perceptions and barriers in this segment. The session was moderated by Charles Satterfield, Sr. Manager Edison Electric Institute.

Background: Recently enacted laws and grant programs in the Midwest are creating evident momentum in the uptake of EVs, enabling the building of a coordinated and efficient charging infrastructure, and addressing equity and resilience issues. The collaboration among Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana to electrify a 1,100-mile shoreline along Lake Michigan with EV charging stations is a clear indicator of the Midwest’s commitment to promoting EV adoption and building the related infrastructure.

White House Announces New Investments for Affordable Electric Vehicles

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:18:59 GMT

Private & Public Sector

LINK To White House Announcement

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Unleashing a Manufacturing and Clean Energy Boom and Accelerating the Production of Affordable Electric Vehicles

As part of President Biden’s goal of having 50 percent of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030, the White House is announcing the first set of public and private commitments to support America’s historic transition to electric vehicles (EV) under the EV Acceleration Challenge. These commitments are part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to spur domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, boost U.S. competitiveness and create good-paying jobs. Because of President Biden’s leadership and historic investments, electric vehicle sales have tripled and the number of publicly available charging ports has grown by over 40 percent since he took office. There are now more than three million EVs on the road and over 132,000 public EV chargers across the country.

LINK To White House Announcement

Milburn Speaks To National Electrical Contractors Association

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:43:21 GMT

Current clean energy policies and incentives

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Green Ways 2Go's Tim Milburn presented at the March 14 regular meeting of the Illinois branch of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The presentation covers current policies and incentives related to clean energy and clean transportation markets, with a focus on how contractors can leverage them and participate in these growing markets. Milburn also discussed next generation clean technologies and beneficial electrification including combining EV Charging with renewables, energy storage, vehicle-to-grid integration, smart technologies to manage integration, and associated utility grid challenges.

NECA is the voice of the $202 billion electrical construction industry, representing the technical professionals that build innovative and safe electrical projects in the US.

Solution for high DC Fast Charging project infrastructure costs

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:11:31 GMT

Introducing the FreeWire Boost 200 kW DC Fast Charger

Introducing the American Made Boost 200 Ultra-Fast Charger from Freewire. Truly a step in the right direction for EV Fast Charging applications. Wherever a 3 phase 480 Volt supply is costly to add or upgrade, the Boost single phase DC Fast Charger significantly reduces installation costs. FreeWire’s solution is easy to scale and optimize placement and site access ensuring maximum utilization without the risk of stranded investments!

Have a look at the video in the link below where the American Made FreeWire charger is presented: Modernizing the Grid with Ultrafast Charging & Energy Storage - YouTube

The uniqueness of this DC Fast charger is the 160 kWh built-in energy storage battery bank which also limits utility Demand Charges .

Operating on a 240 Volt split phase or 208 Volt 3 phase supply system, Freewire Boost chargers fit, where a 480 Volt 3 phase supply is not easily or economically available.

FreeWire Boost is ideal for installation in rural, workplace, retail, and other settings, where cost of upgrading the electrical utility supply infrastructure can often be prohibitive. A significant benefit avoiding eating into profit margins, expensive utility peak power demand charges will be managed and minimized, because the charger controls the grid demand to never exceed 27 kW, compared to the 100 - 175 kW peak demand or more of other DCFCs.

The Freewire Charger delivers 75 kW per cord, charging two EVs simultaneously or 150 kW through a single cord, making it NEVI-Ready.

And Freewire Boost Chargers comply fully with the Made in America requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Sept. 2021).

A single Boost charger can service up to 20 sessions per day using a much smaller overall footprint than other chargers. Truly a DC Fast Charger for easy deployment any place in the electrical distribution network.

Contact us today to hear more about this new charge and how to benefit from this innovative technology.

Green Ways 2Go is an Authorized Channel Partner for FreeWire Tech

New EV charger rules stresses “Made In America”

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:16:55 GMT

Long-awaited final rules on its national electric vehicle charger network that require the chargers to be built in the United States immediately Feb 15, 2023

Feb 15 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Wednesday issued long-awaited final rules on its national electric vehicle charger network that require the chargers to be built in the United States immediately, and with 55% of their cost coming from U.S.-made components by 2024.

The Biden administration hopes the new rules, issued after nearly eight months of debate, will jump-start the biggest transformation of the U.S. driving landscape in generations. It seeks to give consumers unfettered access to a growing coast-to-coast network of EV charging stations, including Tesla Inc’s SuperChargers.

Companies that hope to tap $7.5 billion in federal funding for this network must also adopt the dominant U.S. standard for charging connectors, known as Combined Charging System” or CCS, and use standardized payment options that are smartphone-friendly.

Tesla, the nation’s largest EV maker and charging company, plans to adopt the CCS standard and expand beyond its proprietary connectors, the administration said.

“No matter what EV you drive, we want to make sure that you will be able to plug in, know the price you’re going to be paying and charge up in a predictable, user-friendly experience,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters in a preview of the rules.

The first tranche of the billions in federal funds will now be rolled out to states in upcoming weeks, forcing companies like Tesla, EVgo Inc. and ChargePoint Holdings Inc. to jockey for their share of the funds from state governments.

The network is a central part of a plan to tackle climate change by converting 50% of all new U.S. vehicle sales to electric by 2030. A dearth of chargers on U.S. roads has slowed the growth of EV sales and the positive environmental impact, advocates say.

Manufacturers warned before the rules were released that imposing a domestic components quota too soon in the program rule would slow the rollout.

‘BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA’

Under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, federal infrastructure projects like EV chargers must obtain at least 55% of construction materials, including iron and steel, from domestic sources and have all manufacturing done in the United States starting immediately.

However, the Department of Transportation requested a waiver for EV charging stations and initially proposed that at least 25% of the chargers’ overall cost come from American-made components starting in July of this year and then 55% by Jan. 1, 2024.

The new rules ditch the two-step process and start imposing the component cost provision in July 2024 at 55%. The chargers must be assembled at a U.S. factory, and any iron or steel charger enclosures or housing must be made in the United States, starting immediately.

EV chargers require iron and steel for some of their most crucial parts, including the internal structural frame, heating and cooling fans and the power transformer. Chargers with cabinets that house the product require even more steel, making up to 50% of the total cost of the chargers in some cases.

Global demand for EV chargers is putting strain on the supply chain making it difficult, if not impossible, to meet the made-in-America standards and expedite construction of new chargers, states and companies warned in comments to the Department of Transportation.

Tesla told the DOT that the plan was “aggressive” and “could lead to a shortfall in the number of compliant charging stations available given the pace and scale of deployment,” records show.

However, labor advocates argue that delaying or skirting the requirements undercuts congressional intent and punishes companies that moved early to comply with the rules.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime shot to get this right,” said Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing. “The challenge with extensions is it becomes habit-forming and the herd will always fight and delay.”

Milburn Honored by Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:47:55 GMT

Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) announces its 2022 Sustainable Transportation Award winners

Green Ways 2 Go Partner Tim Milburn was among the honorees as the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) announced its 2022 Sustainable Transportation Award winners. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals who take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

Previously known as Chicago Area Clean Cities, IACT awards recognize organizations and individuals who take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

This year’s individual awards went to Tim Milburn, partner at Green Ways 2Go , and Dr. Eleftheria Kontou, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who was named Researcher of the Year.

Growing Demand for EVs Drives Pioneering Program To Help Government Planning

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:11:31 GMT

First 16 EV Readiness Program communities announced

CHICAGO (November 30, 2022) – Today the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) and ComEd announced the inaugural cohort of communities participating in the EV Readiness Program , a unique initiative launched earlier this year to help local governments prepare to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. Funded in part with a $225,000 commitment from ComEd, the EV Readiness Program will help communities streamline policies and implement best practices for safe and effective regional transportation electrification.

EVs – which provide cost savings, environmental and health benefits for communities – continue to grow in popularity and are expected to account for 50 percent of new vehicle sales by 2030. This is thanks in large part to the increased availability of state and federal incentives, and to Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) passed in 2021, which calls for 1 million EVs on the road by 2030. Through programs like EV Readiness, ComEd is working with customers and community partners across the region to prepare for this influx and to help them meet goals for sustainability and EV adoption.

NEVI Plans approved for 35 States

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:52:38 GMT

GW2G among Channel Partners ready to provide Contractors

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approval of First 35 State Plans to Build Out EV Charging Infrastructure Across 53,000 Miles of Highways

GW2G is among Channel Partners ready to provide Contractors, Governments, Municipalities, and Federal facilities with the right EV Charger for purpose.

With more than 11 years of experience from designing and supplying Alternative Fuel Systems for Transportation Green Ways 2Go can evaluate and provide the must suitable charging infrastructure components for your project.

Choose from leading brands such as ChargePoint, FreeWire and Blink.

First Responder Training - West Chicago Fire Department Training Center

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:10:14 GMT

First Responder Training at West Chicago Fire Department

Tim Milburn, Partner in Green Ways 2Go rolled out the First Responders Awareness program at the West Chicago Fire Department Training Center Friday, November 9th, 2018. Around 30 firefighters spent 40 minutes in a PowerPoint session and 2+ hours poring over AFVs in the training center’s shop. This included large CNG trucks (on loan from Waste Management and Ozinga), a new Leaf, a 2014 Volt, a number of propane and CNG vehicles, a Malibu HEV, plus a propane mower. The group was able to learn where to find critical safeties in the event of a crash or a fire and how to mitigate risk. Because Fire Chiefs often cannot justify having their firefighting teams off-line for prolonged periods, the course was very suited to the circumstances This course worked for the group, as they did not have to have teams offline for a long duration, and they still gained useful info. The pre-course study material was available online so that all participants could focus more easily on the vehicles at hand as well as the instructor. The course will be followed, through the general feedback from the participants. GW2G will send out a survey soon so participants will be able to field more questions. Tim stated that he wanted to thank the Chicago Area Clean Cities for sponsoring the event and for the opportunity to increase awareness of some of the different features and risks associated with AFVs