What is EMPOWER?
The EMPOWER Workplace Charging Project is catalyzing workplace charging (WPC) adoption by connecting workplaces nationwide with local workplace charging coaches, reducing barriers through education, and providing access to a centralized library of helpful workplace-focused resources. VCC is a proud partner of this project.
The EMPOWER WPC Project is supporting and recognizing employers who pledge to expand access to EVs for their employees, regardless of their organization’s size or progress. EMPOWER provides a guided path to effective workplace EV installations and employee-facing programs.
Want to be a Workplace Charging Champion?
Take the Pledge!
Workplace charging provides great convenience for EV owners and in some cases, is essential for commuters that do not have access to charging at home. As an employer, you have a unique opportunity to capitalize on federal, state, and local utility support for workplace charging while demonstrating your workplace’s corporate leadership and sustainability commitment while providing enhanced employee benefits.
Learn more and sign the pledge today!
On the form’s dropdown menu, be sure to use VCC’s Coalition Code “EMPOWER 27”
Tools and Resources
Workplace Charging (WPC)
Survey Tool
Use the WPC Survey Tool to engage with existing EV owners. Using this survey toll will help you to gauge the interest of workplace charging among other employees to estimate future expansion needs.
Power and Energy
Calculator Tool
This tool is designed to help Electric Vehicle (EV) owners and employers or property management calculate and plan for workplace charging (WPC). The numbers in these calculations should not be considered definitive, but as planning estimates.
Metering and Payment
Systems Table
The systems table will help you explore different metering and billing options. When considering your options you will need to consult with your utility company and an electrician who is knowledgeable about electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and metering installations.
WPC Simple and
Advanced Concepts
WPC Simple and Advanced Concepts provides practical and effective frameworks for workplace charging. Choose the approach that works best for your organization and remember that you can always upgrade later from Simple to Advanced.
Download our flyer to learn more about workplace charging!
Check out our EV Info List for specs of all EVs available in the US!
Want to sign up to be an EMPOWER Workplace Charging Partner? Reach out to our contact below!
Gregory Brennan
+1 (540) 257-6808
gbrennan@vacleancities.org