EV Charging Helps Intuit Reverse the Impacts of Climate Change

Intuit is the business software maker behind programs and apps like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Mailchimp. The company has undergone rapid growth since its founding in 1983, boasting billions in revenue, more than 14,000 employees, and 20 offices in nine countries. Recognizing that climate change affects economic opportunities, Intuit has set long-term goals to reduce its environmental impact. Its efforts have been so successful that in 2015 the company became carbon neutral years ahead of schedule.

EV Charging Project Overview

Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations helped Intuit exceed its net-zero emissions target and is driving the company toward its carbon reduction goal of 220 million tons by 2030. Intuit partnered with PowerFlex, a leader in large-scale EV solutions, to install more than 240 Level 2 charging stations and 10 DC Fast Chargers at their San Diego, California, campus. EV chargers span entire floors of the parking structure, with custom display screens showing station availability on each level. The system is integrated with Intuit’s single- sign-on platform and lets employees use their company credentials to set up charging accounts in the PowerFlex App.

Project Benefits

Leveraging Adaptive Load Management® — PowerFlex’s proprietary algorithmic software that optimizes EV charging loads and allows 4x the number of chargers compared to traditional configurations — Intuit was able to scale the installation to meet employee demand without incurring costly peak demand charges or requiring major infrastructure upgrades. (On average, customers save up to 60% on associ- ated costs.) Intuit’s EV charging system helps the company achieve its sustainability goals by promoting carbon-free transportation. The company has provided drivers more than 2,000 electric miles while avoiding nearly a ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 100 gallons of gasoline.