Going electric sounds great until the electricity bill rolls in. But what if we told you smart EV charging could actually shrink that bill—and help the environment, too? Enter Shannon Tower, a residential building in Vancouver, Canada, that turned smarter EV charging into some serious savings. Here’s how it all went down.
Shannon Tower, a multi-unit residential building, wanted to support their residents going electric. Great idea, right? Except traditional EV charging solutions would mean major electrical upgrades—and a huge price tag to go with it. Think: big headaches, bigger budgets, and annoyed residents.
Shannon Tower decided to go smart—opting for a system by SWTCH Energy. Instead of blowing their budget on costly infrastructure upgrades, they used a smart load-management system called EVEMS (EV Energy Management System). This tech smartly manages charging sessions, balancing energy demand so chargers never overload the building’s electrical system.
Instead of feeding every charger maximum power at once (hello, blackout), EV chargers are networked and managed intelligently. That means Shannon Tower could offer charging to all EV drivers in the building without stressing the electrical panel. Bottom line? Residents could plug in without worrying about causing a power outage or maxing out energy limits. (source).
With the smart charging solution from SWTCH, Shannon Tower avoided massive infrastructure costs. How massive? Try nearly $200,000 in immediate savings from skipping electrical upgrades, plus a whopping 80% reduction in future expansion costs. They freed up cash, cut construction headaches, and made their residents (and wallets) happy.
Beyond savings, Shannon Tower’s solution shows how buildings everywhere can become greener without breaking the bank. Smart charging reduces stress on the local grid and helps homeowners keep utility costs down (read our eveelife blog on bidirectional charging). It’s the classic win-win—good for wallets, even better for the planet.
This success story isn’t just for high-rise condos. Homes, businesses, and entire communities can tap into smart EV charging solutions. Whether you’re managing an apartment building, business, or your own driveway, smart charging tech is an affordable path to cleaner, greener living.
Going electric doesn’t have to cost the earth—or your savings. Shannon Tower is proof: you can save money and the planet, one smarter charge at a time.
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Published March 16, 2025 11:21PM
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