Erie plans to have 25 electric vehicle charging stations by 2025
The first installation of a town- owned and operated electric vehicle charging station was recently completed at 625 Pierce Street in Erie. It’s not yet activated.
By installing 25 stations by 2025, the town will be able to achieve its goal of the Sustainability Master Plan of encouraging and increasing the use of EVs, according to Erie Sustainability and Water Conservation Specialist, Tyler Kesler.
“The town is excited to begin utilizing the new EV as well as offer these new charging stations throughout the town for public use,” said Communications and Marketing Manager, Amber Luttrell.
Last year, Erie received a Regional Air Quality Grant for $ 71,260 in Dec. to purchase seven Level II Dual- port charging stations and replace one combustion engine fleet with an electric vehicle, according to Luttrell.
Luttrell said this grant will help further the town’s vision to become a leader in sustainability by providing outreach and engaging the community while protecting the environment.
Eight plug- ins/ parking spots are slated for the Erie Community Center with four more more west of Town Hall and two curbside a block off of Old Town Briggs Street, according to Luttrell. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to review implementation details mid- November.
All EV charging stations will be featured on ChargePoint’s locator smartphone application as well as on Erie’s website when activated.