web analytics


Member Benefits
  • One membership, three associations: HBCA, FHBA and NAHB

  • A voice in government affairs, education & networking
  • Participation in industry-related councils & committees
  • Access to resources on FHBA, NAHB and HBCA-Brevard websites
  • FREE legal research from NAHB
  • Discount rates at SEBC, IBS, and NAHB Conferences, as well as HBCA's Dreamstreet & Parade of Homes™
  • Contractors – Access to FHBI Builders Risk Insurance & General Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs
  • Referrals from the HBCA
  • Membership Directory listing on the HBCA website
  • Money saving discounts from a variety of companies
With all of these great benefits, can you afford NOT to be a member?


Our Affiliates

Enter your email address to receive news updates by email:

Delivered by FeedBurner

«
»

Electric Cars – Remodeling the Way We Drive

By Member

 Article submitted  Jacque Wirth of SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS of Brevard, Inc.

Michael Cornelius of Cornelius Electrical Contractors was our guest speaker and lunch sponsor for the September 29th Remodelers & Green Building Council Meeting. He delivered an informative overview of some of the most popular models of electric vehicles (EVs), current charging options, the newest design and safety improvements, as well as some of the differences between the various manufacturers’ models. Mike and his associate, Eric Nimer of Aerovironment, educated our council members and guests and answered questions about the technology surrounding the cars that are “remodeling” and “greening” the future of transportation.

 Michael explained that charging points to support the growing popularity of Electric Vehicles are popping up all over the nation. Under the US Transportation Electrification Initiative, over 22,000 charging stations will be available in residential, commercial, and public locations by December 2013. The Department of Energy announced a $5 million fund for local governments and private companies to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations and related infrastructure. Cornelius is licensed, experienced, and equipped to handle the installation of these on-site charging points on new construction and retrofits. “There two basic types of residential charging points”, he said, “The Level 1 charger requires 120vac with a 20 amp standard outlet, and Level 2 requires 240vac and a 40 amp fixed installation.”

 According to Cornelius, EV charging stations are becoming part of many planned communities, and are now being included in common areas of campuses and office buildings. As a network of developers, builders, and contractors, we need to stay on top of this technology, and begin planning for ways to incorporate the needs of EV clients into our home and commercial building designs.  For installation or more information about these charging stations, please contact Mike at 321-674-9667 or visit his website at www.corneliuselectric.com. 

For more information or to contact Mike, check out his website by clicking here.

HBCA - For all of your home building and home improvement needs ~ Air Conditioning & Heating ~ Alarms, Fire Protection & Security ~ Aluminum Contractors ~ Appliances ~ Building Materials ~ Cabinets ~ Cable TV ~ Carpentry Contractors ~ Cleaning Services ~ Audio, Video ~ Computer & Website Services ~ Concrete ~ Countertops ~ Custom Builder ~ Doors ~ Drywall ~ Electrical ~ Engineering ~ Environmental Consulting ~ Fences ~ Fill ~ Financial ~ Flooring ~ Glass & Mirrors ~ Home Inspections ~ Garage Doors ~ General Contractors ~ Hurricane Shutters ~ Insurance ~ Interior Design ~ Irrigation & Wells ~ Kitchen & Bath ~ Land Developers ~ Landscape & Sod ~ Lighting Fixtures & Fans ~ Paint & Painters ~ Paving Contractors ~ Pest Control ~ Plant Nurseries ~ Plumbing Contractors ~ Pools & Spas ~ Real Estate ~ Remodeling ~ Roofing ~ Septic Systems ~ Stairs ~ Stucco ~ Tile ~ Title Companies ~ Trusses ~ Utilities ~ Warranty ~ Window Treatments ~ Window Shutters


Home Builders & Contractors Association of Brevard - HBCA 1500 W. Eau Gallie Blvd Suite A Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: (321)-254-3700 Fax: (321)-259-9504
©HBCA 2011. All rights reserved.

Website maintenance by Brevard Web Design.