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EN-POWER GROUP was featured in The New York Times for its expertise in helping co-op and condo buildings navigate the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as New York State moves toward a fully electric transportation future.
Context: Preparing Residential Buildings for an Electric Future
New York State has announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, accelerating the need for EV charging access in residential buildings. As more residents transition to electric vehicles, co-ops and condos are increasingly being asked to accommodate charging in garages and parking areas that were not originally designed for this purpose.
At the same time, new state and utility incentive programs have made EV charging infrastructure more accessible by significantly reducing upfront costs.
EN-POWER GROUP’s Role
In the article, Mitchell Karasik, Director of Business Development at EN-POWER GROUP, shared insights from the firm’s extensive experience deploying EV charging solutions in multifamily buildings across New York City.
Karasik highlighted EN-POWER GROUP’s work installing more than 2,000 EV chargers across over 200 buildings, supporting boards through feasibility analysis, infrastructure upgrades, incentive applications, and system implementation.
EN-POWER GROUP’s approach focuses on designing scalable charging systems that align with building electrical capacity while ensuring costs can be fairly allocated to EV users.
Why This Matters for Co-op and Condo Boards
This feature underscores that EV charging is quickly becoming a standard building amenity rather than a niche upgrade. Boards that plan early can take advantage of incentives, avoid rushed infrastructure decisions, and future-proof their buildings as resident demand grows.
By understanding regulatory trends and working with experienced engineering partners, co-ops and condos can add EV charging in a way that is technically sound, financially manageable, and adaptable over time.
Media Attribution
This topic was originally featured in The New York Times in the article “Can I Force My Building to Install Electric-Car Chargers?” by Ronda Kaysen.
