CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of
public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North Carolina will jump 30 percent thanks to
a new project from Duke Energy.
Duke Energy's "EV Charging Infrastructure Support Project" will
provide $1 million to help cities and
towns develop public charging stations for residents. Duke Energy
will pay 100 percent up to $5,000 per
charge port; $20,000 per site, or
$50,000 per city under the
program.
"Over the past decade, Duke Energy has supported the development
of several hundred electric vehicle charging stations in
North Carolina," said David Fountain, Duke Energy's North Carolina president, "Adoption of EVs
depends on a robust infrastructure for consumers."
Duke Energy has been active in building public charging stations
at parking decks, libraries and shopping areas. According to
Advanced Energy, an independent, non-profit organization
established by the North Carolina Utilities Commission, there are
about 4,700 registered plug-in EVs and about 700 public charging
ports spread out around North
Carolina.
"Today is a perfect time to begin thinking about and planning
for electric vehicle charging," said Dr. Robert Koger, president of Advanced Energy,
"Duke Energy's new program will give communities the opportunity to
provide a new amenity for residents and visitors that also benefits
the local economy and air quality."
Another part of the project is an additional $500,000 devoted to cities and towns for the
construction of electric bus charging stations. Again, Duke Energy
will pay 100 percent for electric bus charging infrastructure up to
$250,000 per entity.
The programs are targeted to cities and towns, which include
both retail and wholesale customers. Interested parties may apply,
but are not obligated to proceed if selected as a recipient. The
deadline to apply is Sept. 1.
Interested parties can download the public EV charging form here.
The bus charging form can be downloaded here.
If you have additional questions about the programs, email
PlugIn@Duke-Energy.com.
The programs are part of a recent settlement with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and environmental groups.
About Duke Energy
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is an S&P 100
Stock Index company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at
duke-energy.com.
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