Charging stations in new buildings
This initiative may not seem revolutionary, or highly innovative. But it is nevertheless a very effective way to make life simpler for those who drive electric cars, and not least to encourage more people to make the change from their old combustion engine.
A straightforward regulation that requires the installation of electric-car charging stations in all new buildings of a certain size will not only encourage more people to use electric cars, but also send an important signal that regulation is a fundamental necessity for the transition to a new energy economy.
In the same manner that there are requirements relating to sewerage, ventilation and insulation, there should be a fundamental understanding that as the electric car is going to be ever-present, we may as well be prepared for it. For the construction industry this will involve a little extra work but limited costs.