Electric vehicle charging stations installed at AWC
May 20, 2021Yuma, AZ (May 20, 2021) — Four new electric vehicle charging stations are now up and running at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus.
The stations were installed in the P2 Parking Lot at no cost to the college as part of the APS Take Charge AZ pilot program. The initiative aims to remove barriers for Arizonans to drive electric by expanding access to charging stations throughout the state.
“This is exciting news for Arizona Western College,” said Director of Facilities Management Steve Eckert. “By participating in this pilot program, AWC is taking an active role in reducing vehicle emissions in Arizona and will also provide APS with insight on how they should structure future electric vehicle programs.”
While AWC is responsible for covering the electricity costs needed to charge the electric vehicles, the chargers are powered by the college’s solar fields during the day and by the electrical grid at night, keeping costs minimal. APS will be providing ongoing maintenance for the stations.
For more information about the APS Take Charge AZ program, visit www.aps.com/takechargeaz.
Contact:
Steve Eckert
Director of Facilities Management
Arizona Western College
Stephen.Eckert@azwestern.edu
(928) 314-9475