Committee reviews Phil’s multifamily EV‑charging example ahead of rental‑housing presentation

Phil, a committee member, presented a draft slide set on Oct. 15 describing a grassroots retrofit that added EV charging to two multifamily buildings he manages. He said the installation used subpanels and existing service where possible and cost about $2,000 per parking spot to construct.

Phil told the committee he will present as an individual, not representing the committee, to the Marin Rental Property Association. He said he had not sought rebates from MCE and built the electrical infrastructure with an electrician who pulled permits. “I did all the…installation of all the hard structure,” Phil said, describing the conduits, backboards and boxes while an electrician ran wiring and finalized the connections.

Committee members recommended strengthening the slide deck with a clearer cost breakdown (equipment vs. electrician vs. site work), annotated wiring diagrams that show which elements were added versus pre‑existing, and contact information for follow‑up. Sarah (committee member) encouraged Phil to emphasize resident feedback and rental‑market benefits, saying residents who saw the project expressed excitement and perceived it as an amenity.

Another member suggested the slides explain how Phil’s approach differs from the technical and rebate offerings expected from MCE; Phil said parts of MCE’s program could suit property owners who prefer a hands‑off approach and that he expects the presentation to prompt questions about contractors and program specifics.

Phil said the chargers are Level 2 (about 40 amps) and will charge cars overnight, and that tenants would pay for the electricity directly. Committee members endorsed circulating Phil’s slides to the rental‑housing group’s membership and recommended he include more explicit cost line items and, if he agrees, contact details so members can follow up after the meeting.