Adding EV chargers to apartments and multi-dwelling units appears to strain the property’s electrical capacity, creating a major barrier to adoption. Shockingly, without smart energy management, 90% of apartment EV charging projects stall before installation even begins. The challenges are clear: costly and disruptive electrical upgrades, underutilized infrastructure that could instead support up to four times more EVs with smart load balancing, and excessive utility demand charges that can be reduced by as much as 40%. Smart load management not only reduces costs but also prepares properties to meet upcoming EV charging requirements and regulatory mandates. Load management can help to fulfill or plan for upcomding EV Charging requirements and regulations. In this session, you’ll discover how smart EV charger energy management unlocks scalable, cost-effective EV charging installations and expansions while minimizing electrical requirements—making it essential listening for property owners, integrators, and EV industry leaders alike.

Topics Covered:

What is Smart EV Charger Energy Management? Cost Savings from Load Management Shared Circuit Charging Configuration Software-Based Energy Management Local vs. Cloud Load Balancing Apartment EV Charging Deployment Priority Charging and User Requests OCPP Protocol Integration Transparency and User Communication Electrical Design and Installation Steps EV Readiness Ordinances Compliance Utility Demand Charge Reduction Assigned Parking and Charging Access Property Manager and Resident Training Equipment Compatibility and Vendor Vetting Metrics for Measuring Deployment Success

About Expert Guest Cory Miller:

Cory Miller is the Co-Founder and CEO of PlugOp Technologies. He has over 8 years of leadership and development experience with EV charging systems, energy management strategies, and battery optimization. Cory has conducted advanced research at Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research and authored multiple international conference and journal papers on charging optimization and battery degradation modeling. He has founded PlugOp Technologies to deliver scalable EV charging solutions for multi-family properties, helping renters access reliable charging while ensuring fast ROI for property owners. He has combined technical expertise with business development skills to create innovations that make EV adoption practical, profitable, and sustainable.