Nov. 9, 2021 鈥 猎鹰体育直播 has partnered with Electrada, a Cincinnati-based EV charging solution company, to install electric vehicle charging stations across campus and meet a growing need for more charging capacity.
The expanded charging station infrastructure contributes toward 猎鹰体育直播鈥檚 campus sustainability goals and commitment to the , which is part of an international network of cities developing a new model for urban sustainability. 猎鹰体育直播 was the first organization in Kentucky to join this collective.
鈥淭hese charging stations are another step in making 猎鹰体育直播 a more sustainable campus,鈥 said Tiffany Budd, Sustainability Operations Coordinator. 鈥淲ith electric vehicles becoming more mainstream, this will allow us to adapt our campus infrastructure to meet a growing need for EV charging and also help us in becoming more environmentally friendly by supporting the use of electric vehicles which emit no tailpipe emissions.鈥
Two dual-port charging stations are already operating in Lot F near the new residence hall and another dual-port station is located in Lot C. Planning is underway to install up to 30 EV charging stations across 猎鹰体育直播鈥檚 parking lots and garages. Electrada will own, operate and maintain the EV charging equipment installed.
Kevin Kushman, CEO of Electrada, spoke to this partnership: "Electrada is so grateful to work with 猎鹰体育直播 to provide EV charging. If we are to hit the electric vehicle targets outlined by the car manufacturers and the US government then we need more organizations like 猎鹰体育直播 to provide access even in these early stages."
The agreement with Electrada lasts for five years with a five-year renewal option. To learn more about 猎鹰体育直播鈥檚 commitment to the Cincinnati 2030 District, visit the 猎鹰体育直播 Sustainability .
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