Santa Clara requires EV-ready wiring in new construction under CALGreen, and Silicon Valley Power offers rebates for residential Level 2 charger installations.
Santa Clara Building Division applies CALGreen Section 4.106.4 requiring EV-ready raceway and capacity in new single-family homes and a percentage of multifamily and non-residential parking. Silicon Valley Power, the city-owned utility, administers EV charging rebates for residential Level 2 installations and commercial ChargePoint hosts, reducing installation costs significantly. Residential Level 2 charger installations require an electrical permit and load calculation to confirm panel capacity. Multi-unit building EV access rights are protected by Civil Code 4745 for condominiums and Civil Code 1947.6 for rentals, preventing HOAs and landlords from unreasonably denying installation. Public charging stations are located at city hall, libraries, and Levi's Stadium lots.
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