Impacted by WAIRE?
Deploy EV Charging Infrastructure in Weeks.
California’s WAIRE regulation requires warehouses over 100,000 sq ft to reduce emissions or pay up to $1,000 per point in mitigation fees. Traditional EV charging takes 12-24 months to install. You don't have that kind of time. OptiGrid’s Reservoir deploys in weeks using your existing power. No site upgrades or long utility wait.
Understanding WAIRE
The Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program requires large warehouses in Southern California to earn points by reducing truck emissions.
Who Must Comply
Warehouses with 100,000+ sq ft in the South Coast AQMD (Orange County, parts of LA, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties).
How Points Work
Your required points are based on annual truck trips. Earn points through zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure, and solar installation.
Cost of Non-Compliance
Fall short on points? Pay $1,000 per point in mitigation fees. SCAQMD has already collected $50M+ in these fees.
How you can save money through earning points
Examples of ways Reservoir can help you avoid WAIRE related penalties
Action
WAIRE Points
Equivalent Fee Avoided
Install Reservoir Battery-Integrated DCFC
118 points
$118,000
Energize DCFC
59 Points
$59,000
Begin EVSE construction
9 Points
$9,000
Total per Reservoir Charger
186 Points
$186,000 fees avoided
Traditional EV charging infrastructure won’t get your site compliant on time.
Installing conventional DC fast charging at your warehouse typically requires utility upgrades, permits, and construction that takes 12-24 months. With the WAIRE deadline approaching, that timeline puts your compliance at risk. Reservoir uses battery-integrated technology that works with your existing site power, getting your site operational in weeks instead of years.
Traditional DCFC
12-24 months typical deployment
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Can require grid upgrades and lengthy construction timelines
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High demand charges
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Permanent installation
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Heavy upfront CapEx
OptiGrid’s Reservoir
4-6 weeks typical deployment
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Battery buffers the grid, so no major upgrades needed
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Charges off-peak, smooths demand spikes
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Relocatable due to small footprint and flexible design
How Resevoir Can Get You Compliant Faster
Reservoir uses onboard battery storage to deliver DC fast charging without grid upgrades, getting you from contract to earning points in weeks, helping you get to WAIRE compliance more quickly so that you can stop paying fees.
Works With Existing Power:
Onboard battery storage lets us deliver DC fast charging to your site without requiring utility upgrades or new service installations.
4-6 Week Deployment:
Skip the 12-24 month utility timeline. Our turnkey solution gets you charging and earning WAIRE points quickly.
Lower Operating Costs:
Battery integration reduces demand charges and avoids expensive peak energy pricing, cutting your ongoing costs.
Grant Eligible:
Qualifies for California incentive programs and upcoming SCAQMD grants.
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Installation
Equipment delivery and installation with minimal operational disruption.
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Deployment
Reservoir units go live. Start charging vehicles while earning WAIRE points.
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Planning
Custom solution design that fits your site needs, plus grant identification.
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Assessment
We evaluate your site, power availability, and WAIRE point requirements.
Your Path to Compliance
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