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Pictured l-r: Anna-Li Kaing, sales & marketing coordinator, INF Associates; Frank Greenberg, treasurer of the Harbor Club Board of Directors; Jim Felekos, general manager, FirstService Residential; Charles dePuthod, president, INF Associates; Andrew Farrell, director, E-Mobility, Orange and Rockland Utilities; Brendan Gallagher, Clean Energy manager, Orange and Rockland Utilities.
Pictured l-r: Anna-Li Kaing, sales & marketing coordinator, INF Associates; Frank Greenberg, treasurer of the Harbor Club Board of Directors; Jim Felekos, general manager, FirstService Residential; Charles dePuthod, president, INF Associates; Andrew Farrell, director, E-Mobility, Orange and Rockland Utilities; Brendan Gallagher, Clean Energy manager, Orange and Rockland Utilities.
Written by NJUA News Staff
Published July 23, 2024

O&R Provides $2 Million for Large Electric Vehicle Charging Project

HAVERSTRAW, NY - Harbors at Haverstraw has energized hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle chargers across a dozen buildings – the latest investment, a more than $2 million project – through Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.’s (O&R) PowerReady incentive program, making it the largest EV charging project in O&R’s service territory.

Exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses represent one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions across the country. Through O&R’s PowerReady program, and in partnership with INF Associates, the incentives covered over 85 percent of the costs associated with upgrading Harbors at Haverstraw’s electric infrastructure to make the site suitable for hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. Level 2 chargers can fully charge a battery overnight.  

Overall, these upgrades will help make the transition to electric vehicles more affordable for both station operators and drivers.

“Through our PowerReady incentive program, we’re supporting the buildout of a widespread network to bring electric vehicle charging to all drivers in our region,” said Andrew Farrell, director, E-Mobility, O&R. “We are proud to support the largest electric vehicle charging site in our service territory as we work with our community partners to transition away from fossil fuels and towards a cleaner energy future.”

By increasing the availability of charging stations, this project will encourage more people to adopt electric vehicles, contributing to New York State's ambitious climate goals.

Learn more about O&R’s PowerReady incentive program by visiting oru.com/PowerReady.