u/dwlocks

Anyone with experience electrifying a condo lot?

I'd like to get an EV, but my condo has a deeded parking spot in an outdoor lot that has no electricity.

The HOA basically washed their hands of any electrification project saying I can do it but I will bear the costs. I suspect this is the f*** off answer, and if I organized a project I would be able to get some or all of the other spot owners help with the costs, or even get a special assessment levied. (Basically they are following the Illinois "right to charge" law)

Does anyone have any examples of a project like this in the Chicago area? Or any area?

Here's a list of parameters and complications:

* 24 parking spots, all new electric service required. There is a pole at one corner of the lot. A new transformer could be required.

* 240v 24amp service to every box. (At least this is my estimate based on what technology connections tells me)

* May need a land purchase or easement with the building (there are 2 separate HOAs for building vs parking lot. <Shrug>) for panel+meter space.

I'm looking for resources or documentation of similar projects.

reddit.com
u/dwlocks — 4 days ago