$15 million in federal funding set aside to install over 300 electric vehicle charging stations at SUNY Campuses statewide
$15-million in federal funding has been allocated to help install up to 350 electric vehicle charging stations at SUNY campuses across New York, according to a joint announcement via U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).
“New York’s SUNY campuses are getting a major jolt to build hundreds of brand new EV charging stations thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. This will help supercharge SUNY’s clean energy initiatives by delivering $15 million in federal funding to install new electric vehicle charging stations in high demand locations across its 64 campuses,” said Senator Schumer.
“This is a win for our students, teachers, local residents and hundreds of visitors who visit SUNY campuses every day. Electric vehicles are booming in popularity, and for this industry to succeed we need to make charging your car as easy and convenient as filling up a gas tank. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was investments like these — that help boost the state’s economy and improve air quality — that I had in mind. Now, SUNY will be leading the charge to help NY get on the road to a cleaner and greener future.”
“As more electric vehicles hit the road, it is paramount that we invest in expanding EV charging networks to make it easier for EV users to travel across the state,” said Senator Gillibrand.
“This $15 million federal investment will greatly expand EV charging infrastructure on SUNY campuses across New York, helping to reduce carbon emissions and put the brakes on climate change. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will continue fighting to create a healthier, cleaner environment for all.”
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which Schumer created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
The senators said the project will support the growing demand for electric vehicle use, lower air pollution, and reduce the overall environmental footprint of New York by ensuring residents, students and faculty have easy access to charge EVs during their daily routines and at popular destinations.
The senators explained SUNY will install both fast chargers and Level 2 chargers, some paired with solar canopies and battery storage, and these installations will support SUNY’s clean energy initiatives and expand charging options for the campus and surrounding communities.
SUNY campuses are optimal for EV charging stations because they are a major employer in many NYS communities and a hub for community activity.
SUNY has said this funding will also help transition to EVs for campus operational vehicles.
The grant provides funding for 350 EV dual port charging stations, resulting in 700 chargers.
Image via the New York Thruway Authority.
