If you’ve noticed a few changes to the parking lots of Inland Christian Home lately, it isn’t your imagination. A few upgrades were recently made, adding six electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across campus.
The charging stations, which were installed at the beginning of this year, were added to meet a growing need for environmentally conscious solutions to the energy and pollution problems our world is facing. Statewide efforts to reduce emissions through green initiatives like banning the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles, including those powered by gas and diesel by 2035, are part of the driving force behind the increase in EVs, which require special charging devices to operate.
The facility worked with the state of California to subsidize the cost of these EV charging stations through the assistance of government funding programs. While there is currently a low number of EVs parking at Inland Christian Home on a regular basis, the number of these vehicles across the campus is expected to rise in the very near future and with it, the need for EV charging stations.
Although some of these stations are only accessible to those with basement access, none of them are assigned parking spots. These chargers can be found in four different areas across campus: two next to the generator outside of the Fitness Center, two in the basement of the Mountain Apartments, one in the basement of the Courtyard Apartments, and one in the basement of the Fountain Apartments. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis for use by residents, employees and visitors who drive EVs.
When the spots were introduced, ICH also unveiled a policy to establish proper procedures for using them. To charge an EV at one of the stations, users first must download the Loop app to their mobile device and create an account. At the station, simply scan the posted QR code, which will connect directly to your app so your account will be charged for the electricity used during charging.
The spots are designated solely for EVs to use while charging. This will ensure they are available for other EV users to charge their cars throughout the day. With these new charging stations, Inland Christian Home plans to be ahead of the game as California works toward its goal of tackling pollution through the 2035 EV mandate.