From my conversations with Aaron, on next year's application form for campus parking, there will be question(s) about EV types. I don't think it will go into detail about when/how often you need to charge, but it should be a good first step in identifying how many EV owners park on campus and the trends of ownership. Thank you, David On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:09 AM Sarah Lucchesi <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Maybe we need a survey of BEV/PHEV drivers at USM. Which campus folks are > primarily on (if we want to demonstrate a need for more space at GOR as > well as POR), ideally how often you'd like to be able to charge (every day, > only on occasion, etc). > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:03 AM Anna Gardner <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Thank you for this response David, >> It's great to have this information, and is very helpful. I'm glad to >> hear that there is a plan for portland. >> Re: Gorham - I don't know how feasible this is given the >> parking situation, but I do think having a few side by side parking spots >> is helpful. That way if someone is unable to get back to their car to move >> it, someone else can switch the plug over to "the next car in line" if the >> initial car has reached the 2 hour limit, or is fully charged. (This would >> obviously require approval, and probably additional signage). >> My only other thought is sending an email to this listserv, if someone >> has been parked there too long... as a *friendly* 👼reminder. >> Thanks All! >> -Anna >> Anna Gardner LCPC, LADC >> Clinical Counselor >> University Health and Counseling Services >> https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs >> https://usm.maine.edu/recovery-oriented-campus-center >> University of Southern Maine >> P.O. Box 9300 >> Portland, Maine 04104-9300 >> [log in to unmask] >> >> >> Pronouns: She, her, hers >> Confidentiality Notice: Please be aware that email does not ensure >> confidentiality and that we do not maintain 24-hour access to email. Please >> DO NOT use email for emergencies. If this is an emergency, contact 911 or >> go to the nearest emergency room. >> This correspondence and attachments are intended for the person named >> above and may contain confidential information. If you have received it in >> error, please notify me by return email and delete the correspondence and >> attachments. >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 8:52 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> - As far as additional chargers for campuses go: >>> - Aaron Witham is the Director of Sustainability here at USM, and >>> I have asked ad nauseam about this. He says they are definitely coming to >>> Portland with all the new construction going on there and also Portland >>> wants new chargers with the new parking facilities. I don't know any >>> details, but he is part of this email list and may be able to shed some >>> light on what is going on. >>> - He also says they are trying to get more chargers here in >>> Gorham, but it sounded like that is secondary after Portland. >>> >>> - As far as sharing the current charging parking spots at Gorham >>> and Portland go: >>> - I don't know a good way to communicate with everybody who has a >>> BEV/PHEV so we can all be fair and have good etiquette for sharing this >>> free resource. But it's obvious that here in Gorham people don't seem to be >>> following the "2-hour limit" that the sign shows. I think it's ok if people >>> can't move their cars at exactly the 2-hour limit, but leaving it charged >>> all day is being a bit selfish. I have talked to USM parking about this and >>> basically, they know of the problem but don't seem to have the resources to >>> deal with it. >>> - If anyone has an idea of how we can all communicate so that we >>> can all share the charging spaces fairly, I'm open to all suggestions. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> David M. Rosen >>> *Web Design Manager* >>> US:IT Web Technologies >>> >>> University of Southern Maine >>> Gorham Campus >>> T: (207) 228-8323 >>> >>> Email: [log in to unmask] >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 11:27 AM Anna Gardner <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you David, this was a great idea. >>>> >>>> I'd like to second what Sarah said about additional chargers on each >>>> campus! I realize this is a complimentary "perk" that the university >>>> provides, but it certainly supports environmental initiatives that the >>>> University promotes. >>>> >>>> Personally, I have been struggling since 2018, trying to get >>>> availability on the Portland charger. (Obviously this wasn't an issue while >>>> working remotely last year). I am very excited to have access to the Gorham >>>> charger now, but worry about availability. At least with Portland, there is >>>> the second parking spot, which makes it easier to switch the plug to the >>>> next car "in line". >>>> >>>> If anyone has thoughts about how to advocate for additional plugs, I >>>> would be interested to hear. >>>> >>>> Thanks all, so nice to have a community forum for our shared interest! >>>> -Anna >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Sep 11, 2021, 10:19 AM Sarah Lucchesi <[log in to unmask]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks for getting this started, David! I just got a PHEV on Thursday >>>>> (Toyota RAV4 Prime) so this is perfect timing for me. I'm hoping if there >>>>> are a lot of us and we can demonstrate a need, they might add a few more >>>>> charging stations to each campus. >>>>> >>>>> Sarah >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> So that happened pretty quickly. >>>>>> >>>>>> First, thank you to whoever owns a Kia Niro that was in the Russell >>>>>> Hall Level 2 parking spot for most of today. ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> Secondly, I added anyone who was interested in this listserv and >>>>>> replied back to me. If you don't want to be let me know and I can remove >>>>>> you. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway quick introduction, I own a 2019 Chevy Bolt Premiere (Yes I >>>>>> know all about the recalls) and I love it. Feel free to ask me any >>>>>> questions about it or owning a BEV in general. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>> >>>>>> David M. 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