San Diego – Local Scoop

The contractors in the San Diego County Chapter, NECA and their workers in IBEW Local Union 569 have adopted an impressive and community-friendly way to promote their skills in installing and maintaining electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE): They simply invite all their neighbors who drive electric vehicles to come over and charge their rides — any time, at no cost whatsoever — with their brand-new solar-powered electric vehicle power station.

The charger is located at the San Diego Electrical Training Center, which is jointly supported by the NECA chapter and the IBEW local. The 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Clairemont Mesa is powered by a rooftop solar array built and maintained by union electricians and trainees. The charging station ties into the building’s electrical supply, so both are running on solar power. Read more about the NECA San Diego Chapter and Local 569’s EVSE on NECA’s website >>