Work While You Charge: Miami's Brickell Bay Office Tower Installs Electric Car Charging Station

MIAMI - May 21, 2014 - PRLog -- With gasoline prices once again approaching record highs in the U.S. and drivers across South Florida feeling the pain at the pump, one of Downtown Miami’s most iconic office towers is offering relief in the form of charging stations for electric vehicles. Brickell Bay Office Tower (http://www.1001brickellbay.com/), a 32-story, class A office building located directly on Biscayne Bay in Miami’s Brickell Financial District, is now offering workplace charging to its tenants and guests with the installation of a Blink® (https://www.blinknetwork.com/) electric vehicle charging station.

Brickell Bay Office Tower’s new 240 volt/30amp charging station will be located in the building’s 750-space parking garage, and will offer level 2 charging capabilities at an average cost of approximately $1 per hour for Blink members and $2 per hour for guests. Blink memberships are not required for vehicle charging.

“As plug-in electric and hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular, we are pleased to extend the convenience of electric vehicle charging to our tenants,” said Christian Driussi, Vice President of Brickell Bay Office Tower. “We are continuing to explore innovative ways to keep our building up to date with the latest technology and use energy more efficiently – therefore helping our tenants save money.”

News of Brickell Bay Office Tower’s new electric vehicle charger brings the building one step closer to achieving LEED certification. The tower recently installed a set of new state-of-the-art magnetic chillers that have provided about 30 percent in energy cost savings over the last few months. In addition to introducing the most advanced technology available, elevator enhancements have also resulted in reduced power consumption, faster transport speeds and added convenience for building tenants and visitors.

Blink has one of the nation’s largest smart charger networks for electric vehicles with thousands of charging stations across the country. Publicly accessible level 2 and DC Fast Chargers are strategically located where drivers need them the most – like workplaces, retail outlets, restaurants and parking facilities. Discounted fees are available to members, with charging costs based on local equipment operating costs and level of membership. Blink memberships are free and have no annual fee.

As a complement to the building’s newly-added sustainable elements, Brickell Bay Office Tower’s convenient pedestrian-friendly location put tenants within walking distance of several public transit options, including the Metromover and Metrorail systems, as well as dozens of retail, restaurant and entertainment options.

Located at 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Brickell Bay Office Tower offers wide-open floor plates ranging from 10,896 to 18,622 square-feet, making the building an ideal leasing option for firms seeking premium quality in a mid-sized property. Amenities include an on-site bank and ATM, an Au Bon Pain Café, covered parking with above-market availability, a car wash service, and 24-hour manned security.

For leasing information, please contact Brickell Bay Office Tower’s leasing team at (305) 536-1001. Learn more at www.1001brickellbay.com.