--- title: The Latest in EV Charging News & Permitting | Joe Reardon (4) description: Phase 1 EV charging, building code, and permitting news and information. Get your construction projects done on time and on budget using Phase 1. Permits and EV charging solutions. (4) --- [![Phase 1](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Phase1_Logo.png?width=1470&height=1067&name=Phase1_Logo.png "Phase 1")](https://blog.ph1c.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Home](https://ph1c.com/home) - [About](https://ph1c.com/about-us) - [Contact](https://ph1c.com/contact-us) - [News](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news) # News Select Category 2018IBC 5G ADA ADArequirements AI Antunovich Associates Building Codes Building Department Cellular Charging Station City of Chicago Construction ConstructionTrends Dallas Deep Foundation Earthquakes Electric Vehicle Energy Efficiency EV EV Chargers EV Charging EV Charging Stations FCC High-rise Interior Renovations Permit Permitting Restaurant Retail Ryan Companies Verizon Wireless Zoning Posts by: ## Joe Reardon ![EV Chargers](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/ev%20chargers.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [EV Charging Basics](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-basics) Apr 25, 2023, 8:53:38 AM Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly gaining popularity as a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. As more people switch to EVs, the need for convenient and accessible EV charging stations also increases. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics of EV charging, the different types of chargers, and the importance of having a robust charging infrastructure. ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-basics) ![EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/EV%20Charging-3.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [Global EV Charging Infrastructure to Reach $121 Billion by 2030](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/global-ev-charging-infrastructure-to-reach-121-billion-by-2030) Apr 24, 2023, 9:53:27 AM ## According to report from Grand View Research, the global EV charging infrastructure is expected to grow to $121.09 billion by 2030. Growth in the segment is being driven heavily by government subsidies, new EPA emission standards, EV adoption by consumers looking to lower cost of ownership and increasing fuel costs to name a few. All of this is driving growth in the EV charging infrastructure segment.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/global-ev-charging-infrastructure-to-reach-121-billion-by-2030) ![Chicago Multi-residential construction](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/ChicagoMultiResidnetial.jpeg) [City of Chicago,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/city-of-chicago) [Construction,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/construction) [High-rise,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/high-rise) [Deep Foundation](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/deep-foundation) ### [Alliance Takes Top Multi-Residential Developer Spot](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/alliance-takes-top-multi-residential-developer-spot) Apr 19, 2023, 8:03:33 AM ## Alliance Residential had 13,480 units in 2022 which unseated Greystar to take the top multi-residential firm in the United States. Greystar performed well but not well enough in 2022 with 3,000 less units, coming in at 11,351 unit starts. Overall, 2022 was a an exceptional year for multi-residential developers with 533,200 units starting construction. According to the the US Census Bureau, this is a 15.4% increase over 2021. Greystar was one of the few multi-residential developers to actually show a decrease in units overall,  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/alliance-takes-top-multi-residential-developer-spot) ![EV charging ](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/EVCarCharging.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [Electric Vehicle,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/electric-vehicle) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [Biden Administration Goes Head First Into EV](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/biden-administration-goes-head-first-into-ev) Apr 17, 2023, 7:41:37 AM A new round of funding and rules around EV was signed into law last week. Biden set a goal of having 500,000 EV chargers in all 50 states by 2030. This is critical since it aligns with another goal that calls for 50% of all car sales to be EV by 2030.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/biden-administration-goes-head-first-into-ev) ![Chipotle Solar Panels](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/Chipotle%20Solar%20Power.webp) [Electric Vehicle,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/electric-vehicle) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [Energy Efficiency,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/energy-efficiency) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [EV Charging & Chipotle](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-chipotle) Apr 12, 2023, 7:09:27 AM Chipotle is hoping to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gases by half by in 2030. To accomplish this, the chain is rolling out a new restaurant design that incorporates a design using 100% renewable energy.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-chipotle) ![Solar](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/solarinstallation.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [Electric Vehicle,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/electric-vehicle) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [Energy Efficiency,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/energy-efficiency) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [EV Charging Cost Offset](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-cost-offset) Apr 10, 2023, 9:09:30 AM As everyone knows, electricity is not free, or at least not usually but there are alternative options for EV charging that make a lot of sense and one of those is solar. Automotive dealerships are beginning to discover that this is indeed an option.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/ev-charging-cost-offset) ![Walmart EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/Walmart%20EV%20Charging.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [Walmart Is The Latest To Have an EV Charger Plan](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/walmart-is-the-latest-to-have-an-ev-charger-plan) Apr 6, 2023, 8:41:52 AM ### There is a long list of retailers, restaurants, automotive companies, and service stations joining the EV charging revolution. Taco Bell, Subway, 7-Eleven, Buck-ee's, Shell, BP, TravelCenters of America, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, and Ford, just to name a few.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/walmart-is-the-latest-to-have-an-ev-charger-plan) ![Shell EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/ShellEVCharging.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [EV Charging Stations,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) [EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging) ### [Shell is Making Large Investments in EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/big-ev-charging-rollout-for-shell) Apr 3, 2023, 3:40:56 AM Shell is the latest petroleum company to jump in the EV charging game. Earlier this year, BP announced currently has around 22,000 EV-charging points globally, and hopes to have more than [100,000 by 2030](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/bp-adds-to-their-ev-charging-network). ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/big-ev-charging-rollout-for-shell) ![BP Uber EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/BP%20Uber.jpeg) [EV,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev) [Electric Vehicle,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/electric-vehicle) [EV Charging Stations](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/ev-charging-stations) ### [Uber, BP, & EV Charging](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/uber-bp-ev-charging) Mar 31, 2023, 5:33:39 AM BP (BP - NYSE) has been heavily investing in the EV charging space. In February, BP announced that it had purchased TravelCenters of America for $1.3 Billion in cash for approximately 280 fuel, convenience, and restaurant centers in the United States.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/uber-bp-ev-charging) ![Chicago multi-residential construction](https://blog.ph1c.com/hubfs/Chicago%20Construction.jpeg) [Permit,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/permit) [Permitting,](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/permitting) [Construction](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/tag/construction) ### [Chicago Residential Permit Volume - Mixed Results](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/chicago-residential-permit-volume-mixed-results) Mar 28, 2023, 9:27:17 AM While single family residential permits have softened  in the last year and we are hearing from from contractors that construction in Chicago is trending downward, there are still some bright spots.  ![Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg?width=45&name=Cool-avatars-anonymous-avatar.jpeg) [Joe Reardon](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon) [Read More](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/chicago-residential-permit-volume-mixed-results) [2](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon/page/2) [3](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon/page/3) [4](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon/page/4) [5](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon/page/5) [6](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/author/joe-reardon/page/6) #### About - Our Team - What we do - FAQ - [Privacy Policy](https://ph1c.com/privacy-policy) #### Services - [Building Permits](https://ph1c.com/home) - [Building Code & Zoning Analysis](https://ph1c.com/home) - [Wireless Networking Services](https://ph1c.com/home) #### News - [Why Should You Get a Building Permit](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/why-should-you-get-a-building-permit) - [All about 5G](https://blog.ph1c.com/the-latest-in-building-code-and-permitting-news/all-about-5g) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/phase-1-consulting/?viewAsMember=true) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087212929578&is_tour_completed=true) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.ph1c.com/privacypolicy)