National Grid expands electric vehicle charging stations across WNY

Published: Sep 01, 2024 Duration: 00:01:11 Category: News & Politics

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Well, more electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Western New York through a new National Grid program. These chargers can be used by visitors and residents day break to Alexander Rios. Malia shares more about one of their recent installations in Niagara Falls. Good morning, Alex, good morning, Pete places like the NAG places like Aquarium of Niagara Batavia Downs and the village of Elica are all now part of National Grid's electric vehicle make ready program. They have all installed level two chargers plugs through this expanding program. Now, at the Aquarium National Grids program paid for 60% of the total project costs which came out to be around $40,000. Now, these chargers are located at 701 Whirlpool Street in Niagara Falls and the aquarium CEO and president says that adding the these plugs to their parking lot is one way that they are committed to supporting a healthier planet. Now, so far, national grid has done over half of the plugs. They are anticipating of putting in their funds are limited until next year. So if you are interested in learning more about national grid's make ready program, you can find this story on our website at wgrz.com Pete. All right. Thank you very much, Alex.

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