Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplaces Electrification Readiness
What is EMPOWER?
One of three national workplace charging projects funded by the US Department of Energy.
Catalyzing workplace charging adoption through outreach, workplace charger install commitments, and actual installations.
The first and only equity-focused, nationwide workplace charging program in the United States.
Why is EMPOWER Important Work?
Workplaces missed by previous or current national workplace charging initiatives may participate.
Minority, low-income, or other populations who have been traditionally underserved are poised to benefit from the most from workplace charging and electric vehicles, because;
More likely to live in multi-unit dwellings, rent, or otherwise lack access to an at-home charger.
Employees have the most to benefit economically from owning/operating an EV.
Therefore, encouraging workplaces located in disadvantaged communities, or employing members of these communities, means we are reducing barriers to electrification in communities that need it the most.
Project Goals
Increase employer commitments for workplace charging programs and installations.
Increase career pathways in the EV charging industry for underrepresented communities.
Increase career pathways in the EV charging industry for underrepresented communities.
Why Workplace Charging?
Demonstrates climate leadership
Improve employee satisfaction
Earn certification points for local and national programs (LEED)
Document quantifiable metrics for sustainability reports and requirements
Next Steps
Connect with your local clean cities organization and email Bailey Collins (bailey@ytcleancities.org).
You can work with your place of work to survey your employees to gauge need, etc.
