Study of multifamily property owners shows 8% of MDU owners/operators currently have EV chargers installed in their largest property

DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to Parks Associates’ new research study, 8% of MDU owners/operators report having EV chargers installed in the largest property in their portfolio. Nearly one-third (32%) plan on deploying, upgrading, or replacing EV charging stations within the next 12 months. The research firm will highlight this research and more at its upcoming Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living in Dallas, September 24-25 at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel.

The EV charging market is still in its early stages but expanding, driven by the challenges of retrofitting existing properties and the significant investments needed. Many buildings lack the necessary infrastructure, but as demand continues to rise, EV charging will become a key differentiator for multifamily properties. 

Smart Spaces hosts building executives and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of tech solutions in multidwelling and hospitality environments. This research-focused event explores deployment and support strategies that ensure ROI while delivering quality experiences for both the end users and property managers. Event sponsors include ADT Multifamily; Cox Communities; Nice; VANTIVA; Xfinity Communities; Kwikset; Calix; Homebase, a Quext Company; SkyBell; DojoNetworks; WireStar Networks; Zentra Access; and Salto.

The event features the following keynotes:

Kaushik Mani, Director, Amazon Key
Ian Mattingly, President, Luma Residential
Thomas Stanchak, Managing Director of Sustainability, Stoneweg US

The pre-show workshop “Transforming Smart Spaces: Research & Market Insights” includes a special session with speakers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The conference features the following speakers in sessions focused on energy and multifamily design and infrastructure:

Michele Levy Berlove, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Florian Gallini, CEO, Interel
Michael Harrison, President, Native Smart Properties
Scott Jamison, Chief Experience Officer, WorldVue
Mathew Koenig, Director, Sales Strategy and Enablement, Cox Communications
Chris Laughman, Senior Director, Energy & Sustainability, Greystar Real Estate Partners
Blake Miller, Founder, Homebase.ai, a Quext Company
Linsey Miller, SVP, Business Development and Strategic Marketing, Resideo
Tiffany Mittal, CEO, Utility Ranger
Francisco Moreno, Associate VP, Product Line Leadership, Calix
Daniel Myers, CEO/Founder, DojoNetworks
Mary Nitschke, Chief Sustainability Officer, GreenT Climate Software
Mike Smith, CEO, WhiteSpace
Rick Sousa, Director of Design Services, Brooks Building Technology Advisors
Bradley Stutzman, CEO, O3 Energy Solutions
Todd Thorpe, Director, Business Development, Cambium Networks
Savin Ven Johnson, Regional Director, Office of Community Planning and Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region VI (TX, NM, LA, OK, AR)
Sean Vo, National Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, Levven

“Reliable connectivity is vital for EV charging, and having EV chargers is a major differentiator for properties,” said Daniel Holcomb, Sr. Analyst, Parks Associates. “EV charging in multifamily housing serves as a catalyst for the broader deployment of virtual power plants (VPPs) and energy storage solutions. As more residents adopt electric vehicles, the need for smart energy management grows, turning multifamily properties into critical hubs for energy distribution and storage.”

Event registration is open for the September 24-25 conference at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel. To request data or an interview, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein at [email protected], 972-490-1113.

About Smart Spaces
Smart Spaces, hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, brings together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders to discuss the innovations in the multidwelling and hospitality environments. Building on a high-performing broadband backbone, MDU property managers can leverage connected devices and smart platforms that integrate connected solutions to streamline property management tasks and lower operating costs, attract and retain residents, and increase rental revenues. The event features consumer research, informative session, and networking opportunities for building executives, service providers, and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of solutions for the consumer, MDU, and public spaces.

Throughout each Smart Spaces event, Parks Associates shares its research on bulk broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, including access controls, energy management, and network support, setting the stage for conversations to understand the current and future opportunities in smart apartments and hospitality. www.smartspacesconference.com 

SOURCE Parks Associates