California must ensure EV charging access for all

This CalMatters commentary argues that California's climate and clean transportation goals depend on ensuring every resident has access to affordable, reliable charging at home. Written by state legislators Ben Allen and Mia Bonta, the article calls for stronger CALGreen building code requirements to provide EV-ready charging in all new multifamily housing with parking, emphasizing that building charging infrastructure during construction is more equitable and far less expensive than retrofitting buildings later. The article references the EV Charging Access for All Coalition (EVCAC) and links to a list of organizations, faith communities, companies, elected officials, and individuals having signed onto one or more of their group letters advocating for equitable access to EV charging for residents of MFH in the CALGreen building codes. Read the full article here.