I am borrowing Jessica's account... this is Jeff Frost with SERA...
Under LEED 2009 it was possible to do weighted averages when providing both EV charging stations and LEFE parking; we often did this when a client was providing less then the required number of EV spaces to fully achieve that option (but still wanted to do it) and then we would adjust our LEFE count to accommodate.
We have a client who would like to provide 10% EV charging stations. Would this allow us to eliminate the need for the 5% LEFE or would we still need to have these two distinct parking designations... LEFE and EV?
Elizabeth Powers
PrincipalO'Brien360
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September 25, 2017 - 7:28 pm
Hi Jeff/Jessica. I have the same question. Presumably, if the signage on the charging stations said they were available to all green vehicles whether or not they were charging, you are providing "preferred parking." But can you provide only EV charging spots and is it a 1 to 1 replacement, or a 1 to 1.67 ratio like in 2009? Let us know if you learn more.