MILTON — Ten Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers were installed last week in the parking lot at Milton Town Hall located at 503 Geyser Road, and are currently available for use.
“We recognize that the energy world is changing, and that electric vehicles are being purchased by consumers concerned about climate change and rising gas prices, but we are also anticipating the State and Federal mandates regarding the future use of EV, “Town of Milton Supervisor Scott Ostrander said in a prepared statement.
Cost to the consumer will be 15 cents per KW, essentially covering the cost to the town to provide.
“We have made a commitment, are now poised to help our citizens meet the challenges of the future by providing access to local chargers, while also acknowledging that electrification must, by necessity, co-exist with fossil fuels,” Ostrander said.
Future plans will include installation of 15 additional chargers at the Town Parks, Park and Ride, and Community Center.
Installation of the EV chargers was made possible through a public/private agreement and grants with New York Renewable Energy, Engineering, and Recycling Group (NYREER) and National Grid Corp., resulting in no cost to the Town or taxpayers.