BOULDER, Colo. — The city of Boulder announced Monday that it will launch a pilot program to make electric vehicles more accessible.
The program will offer two Nissan LEAF vehicles that people can use through Colorado CarShare. The use of Nissan LEAF cars will be subsidized for anyone living in affordable housing.
The city will also use charging stations with two-way electrical flow, which is different from a typical charger. Instead of drawing power from the electrical grid or building, power is exchanged between the car and the building.
“This program helps deliver the benefits of electric vehicles to all customers in the communities we serve, including those who do not drive or are electric. This project is a proof of concept for two-way charging,” said Huma Seth, director of clean transportation at Xcel Energy. To evaluate technology with the potential to enhance customer billing savings.
It could make the electrical grid more stable, according to the city of Boulder.
“Building on our successful initial project at the North Boulder Recreation Center, this new initiative represents an important step toward equitable access to electric vehicles as we strive toward a global renewable energy ecosystem. Together, we set a precedent for municipalities to integrate electric vehicles into their communities,” said Tony Posawatz, CEO of the company. Fermata Energy, their energy strategies, enhance community resilience and pave the way for a sustainable future.
The City of Boulder will fund Colorado CarShare memberships. Xcel Energy will give Colorado CarShare rebates for electric vehicles used in the program and fund the purchase and installation of two-way chargers.
Boulder begins pilot program to integrate electric vehicles and affordable housing
Follow-up
What would you like Denver7 to follow? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to come back to? Let us know with the contact form below.
(tags for translation) BHP
