Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla today announced the City of Hoboken has secured over $1.2 million from two separate grants to expand access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and advance the electrification of its municipal fleet. The investment comes as the City participates in Climate Week, reaffirming its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality in furtherance of the Hoboken Climate Action Plan’s goals of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero energy by 2030.
$250,000 of the $1.25 million funding is an award from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) through its Community Energy Plan Implementation program. This grant will support the installation of two DC fast chargers at the City’s Public Works Facility, which will enable the City to further electrify its feet of light and heavy-duty vehicles, such as Hop buses and garbage trucks.
The City of Hoboken, through a partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), has also received $1 million to install publicly accessible EV charging stations. This funding will bring the City closer to its goal of ensuring every resident is within a five-minute walk of an accessible EV charging station. So far, Hoboken has installed 26 Level 2 charging ports and 8 DC fast charging ports in municipal garages and at curbside locations.
Since the initial installation of on-street EV chargers throughout the city, Hoboken has recorded more than 34,000 charging sessions reducing GHG emissions by an estimated 383,000 kg, which is a similar impact to planting 9,800 trees and letting them grow for 10 years.
“Hoboken’s focus on expanding access to EV charging infrastructure and electrifying our fleet underscores our dedication to reducing emissions while enhancing the quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Bhalla. “During Climate Week, it’s essential to highlight how local actions can have a global impact. Our efforts will not only help our city become greener but also serve as an example for other communities that are looking to combat climate change. My sincere thanks go out to Governor Murphy and NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette for facilitating this grant funding for Hoboken.”
Hoboken’s current fleet is nearly 25 percent electrified, demonstrating the City’s ongoing commitment to becoming a more sustainable municipality.
For more information on Hoboken’s sustainability initiatives, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/sustainability.
For more information on publicly accessible EV charging stations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/electric-vehicle-charging-hoboken.
