Belleville Schools Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Board of Education recently installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all 10 district schools.

According to Superintendent Erick Alfonso, the initiative supports several important district goals: providing charging access for staff who drive electric vehicles, encouraging broader EV adoption, modernizing district infrastructure, and reinforcing the district’s commitment to “sustainability, innovation and a healthier school environment.”

EZ Ride, a nonprofit public-private partnership that addresses commuting challenges in New Jersey, praised the district’s EV charging policy in a news release:

“The Belleville Board of Education’s commitment to clean transportation extends beyond charging infrastructure. The district has integrated electric school buses into its fleet and purchased EVs for administrative use through New Jersey’s EV grant program - all while maintaining fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency. The wind turbine at Belleville High School continues to serve as a visible symbol of the district’s broader sustainability efforts and its commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.”

The district is also exploring ways to make the chargers available to local residents in the future, which could help generate revenue, EZ Ride stated.

Belleville’s school superintendent said the group’s EV Accelerator program gave the local effort a boost.

“Our Green Team considers this effort to promote emissions-free transportation crucial to making our school community healthier, benefiting students, staff and residents,” Alfonso said.

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