Don't Sweat It: New Electric Era EV Chargers Help Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Energy, So You Can Keep Cool This Summer
Electric Era's patented battery backed power-conditioned DC fast chargers eliminate peak grid load for more energy efficient charging and reduced utility grid impact and energy costs.SEATTLE, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As sweltering summer heat waves crisscross America, one EV charging company is doing its part to be a good neighbor and helping homeowners stay cool by using 70% less peak energy to charge vehicles at nearby stores and shopping malls. That's important as the average homeowner will shell out nearly $800 this summer to stay cool – a 6% increase over last year. It's a vicious cycle as electric utilities scramble to meet peak demand by building more carbon-emitting peaker generators, passing costs on to customers.To help mitigate peak power demand and save nearby utility customers money on their energy bills, the Seattle-based Electric Era EV charging system manufacturer developed a patented battery-backed DC fast charger that cuts peak power consumption up to 70% – enough to give back the equivalent of 700 homes worth of power."No matter what you drive, whether it's an EV or gas vehicle, homes and businesses shoulder the costs to expand the electric grid. That's why we designed our EV chargers to significantly reduce the impact on the local energy grid," said Electric Era CEO Quincy Lee. "Our goal ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
