East Hampton Town To Unveil New Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The East Hampton Town Board invites the public to join the unveiling of the new electric vehicle charging station, the latest addition to the Town Hall complex, on Friday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. in front of the police annex at 159 Pantigo Road.

The Town Board and Natural Resources Department will showcase the station with electric vehicles provided by Buzz Chew Chevrolet and Tesla Motors. Company representatives will be available to answer any technical questions.

“I am proud that East Hampton has joined many other communities in supporting electric vehicles by providing a charging station at Town Hall,” said Councilwoman Sylvia Overby, the Town Board liaison to the Energy Sustainability Committee. “This is part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.”

The Town was recently awarded funds by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to install the station for the purpose of encouraging our workforce and members of the public to embrace electric vehicles, which provide the opportunity to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NYSERDA is providing approximately $10,500, or roughly 85 percent, of the full cost of equipment and installation, while NYPA is providing an additional $2,000, or the remaining 15 percent.

“I thank the Natural Resources Department for applying for the funds for this electric vehicle charging station, which moves the Town one step closer to energy efficiency,” said Supervisor Larry Cantwell.