For Immediate
Release:
August 16, 2022
Monmouth County to receive 12 dual
chargers for electric vehicles through NJBPU Electric Vehicle Tourism Program
FREEHOLD, NJ –The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners is proud to announce that the County has been awarded a reimbursement
grant through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to promote electric
vehicle (EV) adoption and tourism through investments in EV chargers on County
property.
“Monmouth County is thrilled to assist visitors and
residents who have electric vehicles by offering six dual port level chargers
in downtown Freehold by the Hall of Records and the County Health Department
and another six dual port level chargers at Seven Presidents Park in Long
Branch as part of the New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle
Tourism Program,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “This project
will help those who have electric vehicles have charging options when visiting
some of our local downtown areas and businesses.”
According to the State, the EV Tourism program
provides funding for chargers at tourist locations across the state,
encouraging residents and out-of-state travelers to choose NJ to charge up and
unwind at one of New Jersey’s many destinations, whether a downtown, shore or historic
site.
“I want to commend our Engineering Division, Planning
Division and NorthStar Strategies for their steadfast work on the applications
to bring this project to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County,” said
Director Arnone.
Installation and availability
of the charging stations will be announced at a later date.
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