Metcalfe

Aware of the presence of electric vehicles owners in the 33-unit building, the Metcalfe board decided in early 2020 to initiate an EV charging installation project. Construction, dating from 2016, had only prepared two units for EV charging. To expand the possibilities, the board used Murbly’s step-by-step guide which facilitated the project’s progress.

Charging Solution

The parking spaces targeted for installation are distributed across two floors of interior parking and the electrical room which houses the meters is located on the first floor, thereby making the Electric Vehicles Energy Management System the appropriate solution.

Installation Approach

As only a few tenants were wanting to have a charger installed and because the technical context allowed, the Individual Approach was selected.

Set Up

In order to standardize all installations, a charging policy was developed and adopted in April 2020. The board also took the opportunity to survey the tenants to assess their interest.

Installation

Following the positive feedback of this survey, an installation group was put together, including seven tenants ready to have an EV charger installed in their parking space. In May 2020, seven FLO G5 chargers were installed in the Montreal complex.

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Project Details

Work in the Electrical Room

• Installation of 7 EVEMS

Work in the Garage

• Installation of the piping and cabling for 7 chargers

Work in the Parking Spaces

• Installation of 7 FLO G5 chargers

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Rebate

This project took advantage of the Roulez Vert program established by the Quebec Government, through the section Borne de recharge à domicile, offering up to 50% cost reimbursement.

Location: Montreal, Quebec
Electrical Contractor: Lilco Électrique