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Posted on 06/13/2023 9:40:46 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
A new law in Illinois soon requires electric vehicle charging stations in the garage of new or renovated homes. Critics say this will increase costs.
State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, filed Senate Bill 40 to keep Illinois on its path to having one million EVs on the roads by 2030. The bill was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2024.
In 2021, Pritzker signed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, which incentivizes EV production across the state. There are also state tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles.
State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, explained during House debates the benefits she sees in SB40.
"We know that approximately 80% of people charge their EVs at home," Gabel said. "This bill will ensure that Illinois residents can do just that."
The measure passed the Illinois Senate in March with a vote of 39-16. The House approved the bill in May with a vote of 60-38. Much of the conversation focused on the project's potential costs to consumers.
State Rep. Travis Weaver, R-Edwards, asked why downstate residents need this when numbers show a low amount of EV drivers in those downstate communities.
"If less than 1% of cars on the roads are EVs and less than 0.1% of cars in my district are EVs, I just don't see why we are having people in downstate Illinois pay for this infrastructure," Weaver said.
Within 90 days of the effective date of the act, all large multifamily building permits shall require all parking to be EV-capable. Two years after the effective date, there are similar requirements on other residential buildings.
Gabel said the cost would be under $1,000 for the setup in these homes. However, state Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, said other costs are not...
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Move out of state.
Every flippin day it’s some kinda BS!
at the rate that is happening, there’ll be a couple dozen new houses built each year.
Crazy. People should not be forced to have things built into their homes they may very well never use.
Orwellian big brotherish.
We just have to revolt and say nope. And not do it no matter what. Fine take us to court. You could lose. Often they know what they push is unconstitutional and are afraid to go to court.
That's why they want to end the US dollar and your personal savings and force you into a Central Bank Digital Currency where they give you a weekly allowance if you are an obedient serf and take it away if you aren't.
There are no limits to tyranny...
There is no end in sight...
How are you going to charge them w/o more power?
They are art, not intended for real use. Besides, who can afford an electric car?
NEW Illinois homes LOL, LOL, LOL, why in the hell would Illinois need NEW homes? People are fleeing along with people from Ca., OR., WA., NY., !!!
Just another example of the nuts in Chicago putting into place useless idiotic requirements that cost big bucks for the citizens of the sane portion of Illinois.
Move out of state.
One of my kids just did. The other two are stuck there -— one due to shared custody of my grandson, the other due to retirement tied to her school job.
Unfortunately, few people have the means to fight a powerful state legal department. Fortunately, there are entities that do so for a living. Hope one of them sues Pritztger all the way to the SC.
Maybe the builders will just say screw it, and leave.
Any outlet is a charging station. Pound sand you bastards.
Another mandate to Jack up the cost of home ownership just like they jacked up the price of cars with ever increasing mandates.
Exactly. And they want to keep the economy screwed up until everyone signs up for EBT cards and free crap. Treats, like the way you train pets.
The Bill requires 208/240 volt, 40 amp or greater hookup.
You can have a 240 volt but it will cost you several thousands more for the house when you buy it. If everyone decided to plug in their electric vehicles the grid would go down. It would be common to plug in when you get back home from work.
New excuse for not going to work will be that my car is still charging.
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