This new agreement enables public entities, such as regional, state, federal, and Tribal governments, to purchase commercial Level 2 and 3 EV charging stations, software, and services from Enel X Way without going through the traditional, and often lengthy, process of requesting bids on their own.
PCA is a national purchasing cooperative available for use in all 50 states, US Territories, Canada and Mexico that provides best value contracts, adheres to the highest ethical standards in public procurement, and provides real-time cost savings for its members and contractors.
"Connecting with customers through PCA streamlines the purchasing process for all things EV," says Chris Baker, head of Enel X Way North America. "Now it will be easier than ever for public entities like cities, schools and hospitals to take advantage of the cost savings and clean energy benefits smart charging infrastructure provides."
Enel X Way commercial chargers qualify for the federal tax credit. Under the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refuelling Property Credit, commercial projects now qualify for a maximum incentive of 30% or US$100,000 per charger (up from $30,000 per property), whichever is of lesser value.
Enel X Way offers a turnkey fleet management solution, including smart commercial charging stations and cloud-based software that helps optimise charging times, provides remote access control for station monitoring, and offers real-time monitoring and reporting. This type of EV management solution not only provides the cleanest charging option and reduces fleet operating costs over the lifetime of the EVs, but it also helps balance the electric grid by utilising off-peak charging, which generates bill savings for the entity and reduces strain on the grid during peak periods.
