In the News: EV Carshare, Affordable Housing & Bi-directional Charging

In what may be a national (global?) first, Colorado CarShare is proud to be part of a groundbreaking project that is transforming the way we use electric vehicles (EVs). In short, we’re piloting EV carshare in affordable housing with bi-directional chargers.

The City of Boulder, in collaboration with Xcel Energy, Colorado CarShare, Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) and Fermata Energy, launched this innovative program aimed at reducing building energy costs while providing affordable, sustainable transportation options for community members. Watch here on msn.com / Denver7 News.

By integrating EV carshare with affordable housing and bidirectional charging, the building/grid charges the car, but during peak energy demand, our carshare vehicle provides energy back to our affordable housing partner’s building, shaving energy, cost and carbon! A true win-win-win!!

Here’s how it works: 👇

➡️ Parked EVs act as power sources, providing electricity back to the grid when needed.

➡️ This helps improve grid resilience, making it more stable and reliable.

➡️ Plus, it supports local communities and businesses by providing access to clean energy.

In addition, thanks to generous support from a General Motors (GM) corporate grant, Colorado CarShare is offering subsidized carshare rates for lower income residents who live in qualified BHP housing in the Boulder Junction neighborhood. It’s a win-win for everyone! We’re taking a big step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for Colorado.