Kenwood House Cooperative – EV Installation

Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Lightility completed all of the design, engineering, permitting, and installation of two Level 2 dual-port EV charging stations, and secured utility rebates and state grants on behalf of our client that covered 90% of their project costs.

In 2023, Lightility completed a turnkey full-service EV charging installation at Kenwood House Cooperative in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The comprehensive project included design, engineering, permitting, and installation of two Level 2 dual-port EV charging stations—offering four charging ports for residents.  What truly sets this project apart is the financial win for the Kenwood House community. Lightility successfully secured both utility rebates and state grants on the cooperative’s behalf, covering an impressive 90% of total project costs.

The cooperative’s board had high praise for the Lightility team:

“Lightility came highly recommended to The Kenwood House from our neighboring condo association, and still, they managed to exceed our expectations. At the outset, we contacted several energy performance contractors for information and bids. Lightility was responsive and prompt, which continued to be the case throughout the project. Their expertise and experience are invaluable. They took care of everything: recommending the number and brand of charging stations for our 70-unit community; preparing, filing, and following up on the county permit (the requirements for which changed twice mid-stream); vetting and engaging the electricians/installers; and applying on our behalf for tens of thousands of dollars in rebates from both the local utility and the state. In short, they facilitated a really complicated process. The personable Lightility staff patiently answered scores of questions from our board of directors and our green committee over the better part of two years. Plus, Lightility is a truly mission-driven organization. Our green committee members frequently run into their staff when they attend educational seminars on reducing energy use to benefit the environment (and better our building’s bottom line!)”

— Ellen Townley, Chair, The Kenwood House Cooperative

From the start, Lightility partnered closely with the board and green committee to navigate a complex process, including shifting county permitting requirements and in-depth community engagement. This month, we were thrilled to receive an update from Board Member Karen Green, who shared how the project has continued to succeed:

“A couple times this week all four of our EV charging ports were in use simultaneously. They are now well-accepted by residents and return a modest sum to the building each month. A number of recent unit sales were to EV owners eager to buy in a building where they could charge their vehicles. You stood by us through a very lengthy and difficult process… Thank you so much for your commitment, steadfastness, and guidance.”

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Karen for following up and sharing these exciting results. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the successful adoption of EV charging stations at Kenwood House. In the early stages, there were many unknowns around how widely the stations would be used—but the community has truly embraced this sustainable solution. Not only has this initiative supported environmental stewardship, but it has also enhanced property value and improved marketability to future EV owners.

At Lightility, we’re proud to partner with forward-thinking communities to advance energy efficiency and accelerate the transition to a greener future. Seeing these projects generate real impact for residents and the planet is what drives our work every day.

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