The only way any business can exist is to charge more than it costs it to provide a product or service. The difference between what a product or service costs to provide and what a business charges for is is called "profit". From that gross profit, the business can now pay their rent...
I did NOT say the installer gets paid union wages but doesn't make more money. I said the contractors have to PAY THEIR EMPLOYEES UNION WAGES when they work on DOE jobs. That means we pay the employees higher wages, and we also pay the payroll taxes etc on the higher union wages. The...
I think you are correct. If you are going through AV it is because you aren't in the EV project. In that case, they probably don't have to pay prevailing wage. Nissan and GM are different. Volt owners have to work with SPX in order to get the free charger and installation reimbursement. I...
I work for an SPX certified installer for the Chevy Volt so I can share some accurate information that you may find enlightening. It is probably the same situation for Aerovironment contractors. The primary factors that affect the cost of any EV charger installation are: is there room and...