Don't Sweat It: New Electric Era EV Chargers Help Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Energy, So You Can Keep Cool This Summer
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SEATTLE, Aug. 13, 2025 ~ As the summer heat continues to scorch America, one electric vehicle (EV) charging company is taking steps to be a good neighbor and help homeowners stay cool. Electric Era, a Seattle-based EV charging system manufacturer, has developed a patented battery-backed DC fast charger that uses 70% less peak energy to charge vehicles at nearby stores and shopping malls.

This comes as welcome news for homeowners who are expected to shell out an average of $800 this summer just to stay cool – a 6% increase from last year. The rising demand for electricity during peak hours has led electric utilities to build more carbon-emitting peaker generators, passing on the costs to customers.

Electric Era's innovative solution aims to mitigate peak power demand and save nearby utility customers money on their energy bills. The company's CEO, Quincy Lee, explains that their goal is to reduce carbon emissions without having a negative financial impact on the communities they serve.

Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Last year, the State of Washington and the Snohomish County Public Utility District (SNOPUD) chose Electric Era for their first co-funded DCFC installation in Arlington, WA. One of the reasons for this decision was because Electric Era was able to install an eight-stall 200 kW charging system using existing electric infrastructure. This not only saved money for ratepayers but also significantly reduced installation time from years to just eight months.

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Aaron Swaney, spokesperson for SNOPUD, expressed his satisfaction with Electric Era's use of innovative battery technology. He stated that it made it possible to provide power to the chargers without the need for expensive upgrades or increased capacity. This has allowed them to support EV customers in their service area with minimal impact on residential and business customers.

The key behind Electric Era's success lies in their battery-backed power conditioning technology that "shaves off" peak energy loads when customers charge their cars with a low state of charge. This is crucial in reducing the impact on the electric grid, which is designed for peak power demand. By using this technology, Electric Era is able to cut operating costs by up to 70% for EV charge site developer Skycharger.

This concept of peak power reduction is not new, but Electric Era has made it work successfully from the charger location. Many states are now looking into implementing similar strategies, known as "grid supportive transportation electrification," to minimize grid expansion expenditures and reduce reliance on high carbon-emitting peaker power plants.

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According to a 2023 Distribution Grid Electrification study by the California Public Advocates (CPA) Office, expanding the state's electric grid to support EV charging alone could cost up to $51 billion over the next decade. However, this cost could be significantly reduced by shifting EV charging away from peak demand times and using power conditioned EV chargers.

Electric Era's CEO Quincy Lee believes that load balancing will play a crucial role in breaking down barriers to EV adoption. He also dispels the myth that the nation's electric grid cannot handle the load of EVs, stating that it is possible to have lower carbon transportation without sacrificing air conditioning and cold ice cream.

As summer temperatures continue to rise and energy consumption increases, Electric Era's efforts towards reducing peak power demand are a step in the right direction. By working together with local utilities and communities, they hope to create a more sustainable future for all.
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