Boulder, CO is among the fastest-growing technology hubs in the world. The environmentally-conscious city is a top destination for high-tech startups. Not only that, Boulder’s Climate Action Plan levies and collects a tax on electrical use; the carbon tax is set to meet the ambitious goals outlined in the Kyoto Protocol.
As you might surmise, Boulder is also a city that loves electric vehicles. In fact, Boulder has 288 public charging stations for electric vehicle owners to use.
Better yet, residents and businesses could receive federal tax credits for EV charger installation in Boulder CO. Individuals can receive a credit of up to $1,000 for installing an EV charging station. Businesses can get a tax credit of up to $30,000 for each site where they install an EV charging station.
An electrical contractor that does EV charger installation can design a system based on your car’s model. Your home’s overall electrical load must also be factored in. For example, if you have an all-electric home, running the AC, clothes dryer, and stove while charging could blow several fuses. An EV charger draws anywhere between 4,000 and 6,600 watts.
You’ll also need to decide the type of EV charger to install; the simplest and cheapest EV charger plugs into the wall but can take up to 22 hours for a full charge. On the other hand, a DC fast charger can fully charge a vehicle in less than one hour.
