Fair enough points, but the best part is the problem you demonstrated resolved itself. Our company would likely add parking lot tags if it became a problem, for instance. There is zero legitimate reason for this stunt.
Lol, I don't see anyone telling my local Hy-Vee they can't sell me gas for $1/gallon cheaper just because I bought the right lunchmeat at the right time and others didn't. They also installed their own solar and wind mills on top of their free L2 chargers. That would be illegal in NC, why? Solely because one party wants to pull stunts. Again, if they want to ban state funds for state chargers, maybe. It's stupid, but maybe. Private entities and municipalities shouldn't have their hands slapped because they wanted to make their own decisions.
That said, look at the early arguments over Tesla's Superchargers when it was free. There were HUNDREDS of Tesla drivers (who can absolutely afford electricity!) who drove to the superchargers once every few days and did some work or watched some Netflix while they charged up for free, just because... well... FREE.
Plenty of us already have grid tied solar and batteries with net metering. They wouldn't even know.
Agreed, end government altogether. It’s not “required”.
I have grid tied solar in a "1 for 1" credit arrangement. When there is excess, yes I can sell back to the grid for wholesale price which is an absurd sale price of 6c/KwH.
I respectfully disagree. Benefits packages are just as important as salary to attract and retain good employees. It is far more expensive (and disruptive) to lose employees and have to go through the hiring and training process of a new employee. We all know that there are many benefits that are provided by government and private employers - whether it be healthcare, fitness rooms and club memberships, subsidized or free parking, subsidized public transportation, free EV charging, coffee, meals, etc. In the grand scheme of things, EV charging is a drop in the bucket.
What’s your point? Are you going to make a coherent argument why free vehicle fueling is a reasonably required service? Parking and bathrooms clearly are and in many cases are required by regulation.
My point is very few things are required. (See note about parking).
Well, it was a coherent response but not well reasoned. Let’s give all visitors to government buildings free ice cream, it will really raise their spirits. It’s just like providing bathrooms!
