Duke Energy announced it will install more than 200 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North Carolina under the “EV Charging Infrastructure Project.”
Today, the company announced recipients under the program, which includes new stations planned for almost 50 counties around the state.
The $1 million project pays up to $5,000 for the purchase and installation of each charging port. That should cover the cost of the stations – depending on its proximity to existing electrical infrastructure.
“The robust interest throughout the state is a positive sign that public EV charging will continue to grow in North Carolina,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “Expanding charging infrastructure is critical for more EV adoption in the future.”
Recipients have the ability to put the charging stations in a location of their choice – and operate them how they see fit. For recipients who choose not to go forward with the installations – other recipients will be named.
The Duke Energy program was part of a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and environmental groups.