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Title: City of Frisco Urges Rapid Expansion of EV Charging and Backup Power Systems

As electric vehicle (EV) ownership surges and North Texas faces increasingly extreme weather conditions, the City of Frisco is officially calling for a city-wide energy infrastructure expansion. City leaders are urging public and private stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of home EV charging systems and backup power solutions, such as Generac generators, to protect homes, businesses, and critical services.This initiative comes amid warnings that Frisco’s current grid infrastructure is not prepared to handle projected energy demand, fueled by explosive population growth, rising EV adoption, and weather-related blackouts.EV Charging: A Rapidly Growing NeedFrisco is experiencing one of the highest EV adoption rates in the state. However, the city lacks a coordinated plan to ensure every resident has convenient access to home and public charging infrastructure. With over 15,000 EVs now registered in Collin County and that number expected to triple by 2030, city officials say proactive planning is critical.“Our residents want to embrace clean transportation, but they need the infrastructure to do it,” said a Frisco Energy Task Force representative. “Without sufficient home and public EV charging, we risk straining the grid and stalling progress.”The city is encouraging:Residential Installation of Level 2 EV ChargersAs EV adoption accelerates in Frisco, access to Level 2 residential chargers is becoming essential for daily convenience and grid efficiency. Level 2 chargers (240V) offer significantly faster charging than standard outlets, providing 25–40 miles of range per hour and enabling overnight full charges.The City of Frisco encourages:New construction mandates requiring EV charger-ready wiring in all single-family and multi-family developmentsHOA policy revisions...

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