It’s Electric, a Brooklyn-based curbside EV charging company, has joined hands with the City of Alameda and the Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) to roll out Alameda’s first building-powered public curbside EV chargers on AHA property. This initiative targets neighborhoods where residents lack driveways or private garages, bringing clean charging infrastructure directly to them.
These curbside chargers will use a Level 2 low-impact system that is powered from adjacent buildings—eliminating the need for costly utility upgrades or new upstream infrastructure. The approach taps into unused electrical capacity from the building itself.
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft expressed enthusiasm, calling the public–private partnership a fast way to expand EV access in Alameda. She highlighted that making EV ownership feasible for people without private parking—renters, residents of multi-unit buildings—is a core goal.
All electricity for the charging stations will come from 100 % clean, green power via Alameda Municipal Power, helping the city further its climate objectives and cut carbon emissions. The first installation, called Everett Commons, is just the beginning; the plan is to bring more curbside stations to neighborhoods across Alameda.
From a financial model standpoint, the chargers can be installed in as little as two days. It’s Electric covers all installation and maintenance costs, while revenue sharing with property owners incentivizes upkeep and investment in long-term infrastructure.
Vanessa Cooper, Executive Director of the Alameda Housing Authority, emphasized that this project aligns with AHA’s mission to build inclusive, resilient communities. She sees the EV charging installations as a key step toward enabling all residents to participate in the electric vehicle transition.
