The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected two sites in Silver Spring to host electric vehicle charging stations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
Francis Energy, an Oklahoma-based EV charging installer and operator, has been selected to install and operate fast charging stations at two Montgomery County-operated locations: the Colesville Park & Ride at 13504 New Hampshire Ave. and Parking Lot 12 at 1920 Seminary Rd.
The NEVI program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to install 130 fast-charging ports at 23 sites across 15 Maryland counties.
“We are a state leader in EV ownership with more than 31 percent of Maryland’s electric vehicles registered in Montgomery County,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “I am one of the EV drivers who will be glad to see the expansion of fast chargers in our County. By expanding our EV charging infrastructure, we are making it easier for residents and visitors to choose electric vehicles and move towards a more sustainable future.”
“Clean energy is not just smart for the environment; it creates new jobs for Marylanders and strengthens our economy,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said in a press release issued Tuesday. “Climate action is about more than avoiding disaster. It’s about growing opportunity, and we can – and we will – do both. Maryland takes a back seat to no one in advancing our clean energy goals, and today, we move one step closer to achieving a more sustainable future for all. I want to thank the Biden-Harris Administration and our federal, state and local partners for their support.”
“Reliable and convenient charging options make electric vehicle adoption easier, which helps our environment and better serve our community’s needs,” Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Director Jon Monger said. “The installation of these fast charging stations is a key part of our strategy to support and help expand EV use throughout the County.”
For more information on Zero-Emission Vehicle planning in Montgomery County, visit the Department of Environmental Protection website.
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