ChargePoint, NECA partner to accelerate development of EV charging infrastructure
ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, announced Thursday that it will partner with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to accelerate EV charging station deployments.
ChargePoint said it would work with the electrical construction industry organization to train its electrical contractor members who install EV charging infrastructure, as well as serve as a resource for NECA’s Industry Alliance Network connecting electrical contractors to companies.
The announcement comes as the federal government is prepared to invest more than $7.5 billion in taxpayer funds into the EV charging infrastructure as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“Through this collaboration, we are connecting our technical experts with NECA’s network of thousands of electrical contractors, who are key partners that ensure connected, software-enabled charging solutions are installed proficiently in communities across the country,” said Anthony Harrison, senior director of North American policy for ChargePoint. “Together with NECA, ChargePoint is ensuring electrical contractors have the technical expertise needed to further accelerate deployment of EV charging infrastructure and enable charging everywhere drivers live, work, and play.”
ChargePoint will provide NECA members with training and education on deploying the EV charging stations across the country. The company said NECA will help the electrical construction industry by leveraging NECA’s network, digital marketing, social media, and communications platforms to expand the EV charging infrastructure further and wider.
“At NECA, a key value we provide is connecting our members with the products and services that are leading our industry,” said NECA CEO David Long. “The Industry Alliance Network opens new avenues to deepen the conversation between these brands and NECA contractors. It is NECA National’s goal to provide solutions with increased access and attention within our industry.”
