ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, has launched five ultrafast-charging stations in upstate New York, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). These new charging sites, located in Cortland, Waterloo, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls and Ripley, are part of an initiative to enhance the state's EV charging infrastructure and are accessible through the ChargePoint mobile app.
The collaboration between ChargePoint and NYSERDA emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in expanding charging infrastructure at the state level, according to ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer. NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris highlighted the project's role in increasing access to reliable public charging for EV drivers while also contributing to pollution reduction and air quality improvement in New York.
The project is facilitated by NYSERDA's Clean Transportation program, which aims to reduce the required capital investment for public charging infrastructure and ensure the availability of fast-charging stations in underserved communities, including those identified as disadvantaged by New York State's Climate Justice Working Group.
This initiative dictates that 50% of the fast-charging stations funded through the program must be located in these disadvantaged communities, reinforcing the commitment to equitable access to EV charging infrastructure across New York state.
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