Electric Vehicles and EV Charging
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Maine. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are an essential step, particularly for rural communities, in addressing climate change and reducing air pollution. ACTT is committed to helping Mainers learn more about EVs and to helping install the infrastructure needed to support the transition to electric vehicles.
Our work in electric transportation is focused on EV charging infrastructure, installed through our Downeast and Hancock County & Blue Hill EV Charging Programs, education for all drivers, and supporting municipalities and particularly schools in transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles. We are also exploring and preparing for pilots in vehicle-to-grid technology integration (opportunities to utilize the batteries in electric vehicles to store renewable electricity and help balance load and demand in the local grid).
To learn more about how ACTT can support your transition to the efficiency, cost-savings, and fun of electric vehicles contact us at brianna@aclimatetothrive.org.
Resources:
ACTT EV Charging Programs
The Eastern and Northern Maine EV Charging Program
ACTT has implemented public Electric Vehicle charging stations in a variety of locations throughout Downeast Maine. All stations consist of two Level 2 chargers, serving two EV parking spaces. If your municipality or non profit is interested in becoming a host site for a public EV charging station, click here for more information, or contact Gordon.
The Hancock County and Greater Blue Hill Program
The Hancock County and Greater Blue Hill EV Program provides up to $5,000 towards the installation of a public station to municipalities, non-profits, and other organizations and businesses through a simplified application process. Full information on this grant program can be found here
Why support EVs? We all want cleaner air and less reliance on fossil fuels. Instead of using gas or diesel, EVs use Maine’s clean electricity. All-electric EVs produce no greenhouse gas emissions. The more public EV charging stations we have in the region, the more we encourage EV use by Mainers as well as visitors from out of State, and the more we are doing to lessen the impact of climate change.