Caret EV Infrastructure Planner

A powerful software platform for pinpointing and prioritizing EV charging

CREATE YOUR EV CHARGING ROADMAP

More EVs require more publicly available charging. Spending money wisely on infrastructure requires data-driven planning and objective analysis that is network/vendor-neutral. CSE’s suite of software-enabled services – powered by the Caret climate tech platform – allows you to pinpoint where EV charging should go and prioritize siting based on your goals.

Visualize: Geospatial mapping lets you see existing charging and utility infrastructure, demographics and more

Prioritize: Create an EV charging installation plan based on your prioritized objectives using multiple criteria decision analysis

Determine Number of Chargers Needed

Use your pre-set budget or use Caret’s customized forecasting of fleet size based on the impacts of:

• Federal, state and local incentives
• Regulations and policies
• Consumer behavior

Visualize the Charger Ecosystem

See a holistic view through layered geospatial mapping of:

• Traffic volumes and patterns
• EV households
• Existing EV charging sites and density
• Utility infrastructure
• Proximity to disadvantaged communities/multifamily housing
• Proximity to commerce/ tourist sites/parks
• Land use constraints
• Custom priorities based on stakeholder engagement
   

Create a Deployment Plan and Map

Site charging on a GIS map where it best meets your prioritized goals to: 

• Meet local and commuter demand
• Serve priority communities
• Serve multi-unit housing
• Leverage federal, state and local programs
• Serve commercial objectives

Caret Administrator – EV Charging Programs

A Turnkey, Scalable Solution to Administer EV Infrastructure Incentive Programs

Expert application processing

On-demand reporting

Rapid charger deployment
 

CSE in nationally recognized as a trusted, objective source of EV infrastructure program design and administration — with no  ties to any vendor or technology. CSE designs and administers incentive programs valued at over $4 billion for states and utilities. We help you effectively, efficiently and equitably launch, manage and optimize programs to meet your goals.

Caret Administrator – EV Charging Programs provides:

Customized, secure web platform

• Client-branded, user-friendly website, including program info, FAQs, and customized applicant portal
• Password-protected application submittal engine, secure electronic document upload and real-time application status
• Public-facing program statistics and funding dashboard for stakeholder reporting and transparency
   

Technical support

• EVI vendor network tool
• Consultation on siting and technical specs and contractor and equipment selection assistance
• Construction progress monitoring
   

Rapid incentive application processing

• Software-automated application processing and incentive distribution, including milestone payment option
• Multilingual U.S. call center staffed coast-to-coast
• Proven process to secure co-sponsor funding

Marketing and outreach​

• Workshops and webinars
• Community and partner engagement
• Digital and traditional advertising

​A TRUSTED PARTNER

Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) is a national nonprofit that accelerates adoption of clean transportation and distributed energy through program design and administration. Governments, utilities and the private sector trust CSE for its data-driven and software-enabled approach, deep domain expertise and customer-focused team. 

To learn more, download a brochure or email consult@energycenter.org.

Caret EV Charging Knowledgebase

A dynamic platform for turning EV charger data into insights

Spending wisely on EV charging infrastructure requires data-driven planning and objective analysis that is network/vendor-neutral. Caret EV Charging Knowledgebase uses data from EV charging sessions to help states, utilities, EV service providers, and business enterprises fine-tune a charging strategy as technology keeps changing.

Get objective answers to questions like:

• How much energy does EV charging consume per month by state or county?
• When does peak power usage occur at DC fast charging locations?
• What is the load profile for different charger location types, such as convenience stores, parking facilities, workplaces and multi-unit dwellings?
• How reliable are Level 2 and DC charging stations? How does weather impact charger usage?
• What greenhouse gas emissions reduction is being achieved?
  

BETTER EV CHARGER PLANNING BASED ON DATA

Caret EV Charging Knowledgebase securely aggregates and analyzes anonymized data to understand how, when and where EV charging is actually being used. Data-driven decisions can then prioritize charging investments as consumer behavior and technology change over time.

Key Metrics

See metrics including:

• Total charging sites
• Total sessions and drivers
• Total downtime events
• Total reduced carbon dioxide emissions
• Average number active chargers
• Charger use by area
• Average energy consumed per session

Custom Filters     

 Sort data by:

• Month, year
• City, county, zip code
• Disadvantaged community status
• Charging service provider Utility service territory Connector type
• Charger power level

Insights and Trends

  Gain visibility on:

• Increases in charging demand over time
• Charging revenue potential
• Downtime patterns (by equipment type and manufacturer)
• Future grid investment needed
• Predicting peak charging demand
• Meeting equity investment goals
• Avoiding stranded charging assets

A TRUSTED PARTNER