OUC—The Reliable One has been providing reliable electric service to our customers for more than 88 years, and we want to be sure we can deliver that same high level of service to power their electric vehicles (EVs).
With more EVs rolling off assembly lines, many consumers are starting to see them as an alternative to rising gas prices and as a way to lower the cost of their commute. So, we’re helping to develop an electric vehicle solution for Greater Orlando as part of our commitment to a cleaner, greener future.
In 2009, OUC installed Orlando’s first three charging stations downtown at Reliable Plaza, including two solar-powered ones, and we’ve recently added a fourth. The two public charging stations in our visitor parking area let EV operators pull up, plug in and charge up. The two solar-powered stations atop our parking garage keep OUC’s own plug-in vehicle charged up and ready to go, and when they’re not charging the plug-in, the solar energy they generate helps to power Reliable Plaza. At OUC, we’re also incorporating plug-ins and hybrids into our own fleet of vehicles to reduce emissions and our dependence on fuel. For a list of charging stations in our area, go to MyChargePoint.net
If you are planning to install a 240 Volt fast charger, it is especially important to contact OUC. We’ll ensure that your current electric service is capable of handling the additional energy demand of an EV charger. We provide you with access to certified electrical contractors who can install the charging station for you and answer questions you might have regarding how charging your EV may impact your electric bill.
As part of the ChargePoint America program, OUC is installing up to 200 EV charging stations throughout our service area. Funded in part through a U.S. Department of Energy grant, this program enables us to evaluate the impact the charging stations will have on our electric system while also observing the driving and charging patterns of EV owners. These charging stations will soon be popping up at shopping malls, area businesses, public buildings, hotels and parking garages.
Learn how much you can save by using the Go Electric Drive's 'Plug-In Savings Calculator and Resource Locator.