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To lower building costs, California wrongly takes aim at EV chargers for new apartments
California's Assembly Bill 2748 aims to reduce building costs for affordable housing by allowing developers to follow 2022 building standards instead of 2025 standards. However, critics argue this would halve EV charging access for residents, disproportionately affecting low-income and minority communities who rely on affordable home charging. The 2025 code was designed to expand charging access while minimizing developer costs.
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