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Public EV Charging
We are proud to partner with Wallace Energy, also known as CHARGETRONIX, a U.S.-based leader in the EV charging industry renowned for its robust and reliable solutions.
Best-in-Class Uptime and Availability: CHARGETRONIX's primary marketing message is reliability, backed by a reported industry-leading 97.65% success rate across 65,000 chargers globally in 2024.
Turnkey Solution Provider: They offer a complete suite of services, handling everything from site acquisition and design to deployment and ongoing operational support, making it easy for businesses to enter the EV charging space.
Made in America: Many chargers are assembled in the United States and comply with the Build America, Buy America Act, a key advantage for projects leveraging federal and state incentives.
Flexible Financing
No Money Down Requirements: Get your project started without the burden of a large upfront investment.
Instant Qualifications for Projects Over $500,000: Large-scale projects can be approved quickly, accelerating your timeline.
Multiple Reamortizations: As explained above, this powerful feature allows you to strategically apply incentives to lower your monthly payments over the life of the loan.
Competitive and Transparent Terms:
25-Year Option: Long-term financing ensures low monthly payments.
8.99% Interest Rate: A competitive fixed rate.
Low 1.5% Origination Fee: Transparent and straightforward costs.
Interest-Only for the First 6 Months: Keep initial costs to a minimum during the construction phase.
By participating in a VPP, you are not just a consumer of energy; you become a vital part of the energy solution.
Earn Financial Rewards: VPP participants are compensated for the energy they contribute to the grid, monetizing their investment in solar and battery storage.
Enhance Grid Reliability: VPPs reduce the strain on the central grid, which helps prevent blackouts and improves energy resilience for the entire community, especially during extreme weather events.
Support Clean Energy: VPPs reduce the need for expensive and polluting "peaker" power plants and make it easier to integrate renewable energy sources like solar into the grid.
No Effort Required: Once you enroll, the process is entirely automated. Advanced software manages your devices to support the grid without you having to lift a finger, and your home's comfort is always prioritized.
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
Turn Your Parking Lot into a Profit Center
Installing EV chargers is a smart business investment with significant passive income potential.
By providing this in-demand service, you can turn your parking spaces into profit centers and achieve a strong return on investment (ROI).
Generate Passive Residual Income: Set your own pricing to cover electricity costs and achieve revenue goals. Successful charging businesses can see net profit margins ranging from 34% to over 50% under the right conditions.
Common revenue models include:Pay-Per-Use: The most common model, charging drivers per kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumed (typically $0.45-$0.60/kWh), per minute, or a flat session fee.
Subscription Models: Offer monthly or annual memberships for discounted charging, creating a predictable, recurring revenue stream.
Attract High-Value Customers: Offering EV charging is a magnet for business, attracting a desirable and often affluent demographic of EV drivers. This can increase "dwell time" at your location, leading to higher spending at your primary business.
Innovative Financing to Power Your EV Charging Project
As the financial model shows, a multi-port DC fast charging station can be a significant upfront investment, with costs potentially ranging from over $150,000 to nearly $900,000 depending on the site. We believe financial barriers should not stand in the way of this lucrative opportunity. Our flexible financing options are designed to make your project seamless and affordable.
The Power of Multiple Reamortizations
A key feature of our financing is the "multiple reamortizations" option, a strategic tool for managing cash flow and reducing your debt. At its core, reamortization (or "recasting") is the recalculation of your monthly loan payments after you make a significant lump-sum payment toward the principal. Unlike refinancing, this process does not change your favorable interest rate or loan term; it simply lowers your monthly payment for the remainder of the loan.
This is ideal for large-scale EV projects, which often qualify for various incentives that are received at different times. For example, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers a 30% tax credit (up to $100,000) for commercial charger installations.
Our multiple reamortization feature allows you to apply these funds to your loan principal as you receive them and have your payments recalculated each time, systematically lowering your operational costs.
How You Get Paid: VPP Compensation Models
Compensation for VPP participation varies by program, but annual earnings for homeowners can range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, with some estimates as high as $2,000.
Monthly or Seasonal Payments: Many programs offer a fixed payment for enrollment. The GoodGrid program in Texas, for example, offers a $40 monthly cash reward.
Performance-Based Payments: You are paid based on how much energy your system provides during grid events. One Tesla Powerwall owner in California reported earning $574.77 in a single year from 10 VPP events.
Upfront Incentives: Some programs offer a one-time payment for enrolling. A program in Vermont has offered upfront incentives of $850 to $950 per kilowatt.
Per-Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) Payments: Certain VPPs pay a set rate, such as $2 per kWh, for energy discharged during an event.
Solar Maniacs is excited to highlight GoodLeap's GoodGrid program, one of the fastest-growing VPP networks in the U.S. GoodGrid makes it simple for homeowners with compatible batteries to join a VPP and start earning rewards.
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