Union Getting Vehicle Charging Boost In Volkswagen Settlement

UNION, CT — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Tuesday announced that his administration is releasing more than $6 million from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund 54 electric vehicle supply equipment projects across Connecticut.

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the state is making these funds available for the installation of EVSE to encourage the use of electric vehicles. Approximately $1.8 million is being awarded for EVSE deployment at state government sites to advance the sustainability goals of Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 1, with an additional $3.3 million awarded for municipal projects, ten of which are located in environmental justice communities. Additionally, nearly $1 million is being dedicated to support non-government, public EVSE.

The town of Union is getting $19,912 to help pay. for a dual-port, Level 2 Charger on an outdoor pedestal at 1043 Buckley Highway. The town's cost share is $10,722.

"I'm really proud of the investments we're making in Connecticut’s future while driving down air pollution from cars and trucks at the same time," Lamont said. "The projects we are announcing today will go a long way in helping to improve air quality and protect public health throughout Connecticut, while also providing economic development opportunities."