Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming To Berkeley

BERKELEY, NJ — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) awarded more than $1 million in grants for the installation of electric vehicle chargers at 24 key tourist destinations across the Garden State as part of the State’s Electric Vehicle Tourism Program on March 21, including in Berkeley.

“Over the past four years, our Administration has worked rapidly to make EV ownership in our state practical and easy,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “Today’s grant awards will greatly improve EV infrastructure in tourist destinations across our state, encouraging EV-owning New Jerseyans and out-of-state tourists to visit these areas and improve the local economy while contributing to our battle against climate change. With forward-thinking initiatives like this, New Jersey continues to lead the nation in building a green economy.”

Berkeley is one shore location for electric vehicle chargers. Others will be set up in areas such as Point Pleasant Beach, Windward Beach Park in Brick and Asbury Park.

“We are driving more people to our state’s many historic, recreational and cultural treasures while promoting a cleaner, greener future. As we recover from the pandemic, this initiative will help EV drivers discover more of the Garden State by giving tourists a place to plug-in and unwind,” NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso said.

Twenty-four applications were approved in the first round. The second round is open and will close on May 16.

Find more information at the NJ Clean Energy website.