A group of four new electric vehicle charging stations in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area are part of a statewide program to make it easier for people to own EVs.
Installation of this latest group of high-speed chargers was supported by a state program through the EV charging company ChargePoint. The company's policy director, Emily Kelly, explained it wasn’t taxpayer funds.
“This project was made possible through funding from NYSERDA's DCFC program, funded by the Volkswagen Settlement, which will help reduce the cost of purchasing and installing fast chargers," Kelly said. "Access to charging is one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.”
The location of this site was key. The four charging stations are in the parking lot near the Iron Pier apartment and business complex.
The clean energy company Zero Six Energy installed the units. Vice President Jared Klapperich said these were placed as part of state plans to expand access to the technology.
“It had to fit along the NYSERDA corridor; the fact that it was a disadvantaged community was really important, and then a good site host that wanted the chargers here for their residents and for local businesses and community members," Klapperich said.
The parking spaces at the charging spots are reserved for EV drivers while they us them.
NYSERDA Clean Transportation Director Adam Ruder suggested the adoption of electric vehicles is growing. He added new vehicles are getting less expensive with more used EVs on the market.
The NYSERDA program has millions more to help offset the cost of more charging stations. Businesses and multi-family residences can apply.
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