EV Charger Installation in Northern California: Elizabeth Spencer Winery — A Legacy 1 Corp Case Study
- Chelsey Jones
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
Client: Elizabeth Spencer Winery
Division: Electrical & Construction
Scope: EV charger installation, battery storage system, electrical panel assessment, permitting
Location: Northern California Wine Country
As electric vehicles become the norm across California, commercial properties — including wineries, hospitality venues, and agricultural businesses — face growing pressure to provide EV charging for staff, guests, and delivery vehicles. Elizabeth Spencer Winery recognized this shift early and contacted Legacy 1 Corporation to design and install an EV charging solution that fit their property and operational needs.
The Challenge
Like many properties built before the EV era, Elizabeth Spencer Winery's existing electrical infrastructure wasn't designed with EV charging in mind. Before any charger could be installed, Legacy 1 Corp needed to assess whether the existing panel had sufficient capacity, identify the optimal charger placement relative to the existing electrical service, coordinate permitting with the local jurisdiction, and ensure the installation met California electrical code for commercial applications.
The Legacy 1 Corp Approach
Legacy 1 Corp began with a full electrical assessment of the property. The team evaluated the existing service entrance, panel capacity, and available circuits to determine whether the installation could proceed without a panel upgrade — keeping the project timeline and cost efficient for the client.
Following the assessment, Legacy 1 Corp installed Level 2 EV charging stations at locations selected for optimal access by both staff and visitors. All wiring, conduit, and mounting were completed to commercial standards with a clean, professional finish appropriate for a hospitality setting. The installation was permitted and passed final inspection without correction items.
A battery storage component was also incorporated into the project, allowing the winery to store energy during off-peak hours and draw from storage during peak demand periods — reducing utility costs while supporting the EV load without straining the grid connection.
Outcome of EV Charger Installation in Northern California
Elizabeth Spencer Winery now offers on-site EV charging for guests and staff, positioning the property competitively as EV adoption continues to grow among wine country visitors. The battery storage system has reduced peak demand charges on the property's utility bill. The project was completed on schedule with no operational interruption to the winery's daily activities.
Legacy 1 Corp installs EV chargers and battery storage systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and hospitality properties across Northern California. Contact us at (707) 474-4800 or info@legacy1corp.com.
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