LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Sullivan recently announced the installation of four dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus. 

Funded through a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Charge Ready NY grant and in cooperation with Livingston Energy Group, the four dual-port charging stations, each of which allows two cars to charge simultaneously, represent the College’s efforts to expand “green infrastructure” on campus and in the community.

“We are excited to offer a new resource on campus,” said SUNY Sullivan President Jay Quaintance. “Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future and fit with the sustainability mission of the college. Having the opportunity to charge vehicles on campus is just another way that we are moving to a greener future at SUNY Sullivan.”

SUNY Sullivan Sustainability Coordinator Larry Reeger said the College’s 2019 master plan identified electric vehicle charging as a green infrastructure opportunity, and that the new stations support the SUNY Sullivan’s commitment, through the University Global Coalition, to incorporate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into the College’s teaching, research, operations, and partnerships. 

“The new EV chargers will support the needs of our students and staff and are part of the College’s effort to infuse sustainability into campus life,” said Reeger.

The Level 2 EV charging stations are located in Parking Lot 2 in front of the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse and are available to students, faculty, and staff, as well as the greater community. There is a $0.25/kWh fee to use the stations, the revenue from which will be shared by SUNY Sullivan and Livingston, which financed 10 percent of the project.

The charging stations are operated using the Charge Port EV Charging mobile app, which is available on Android and Apple devices, and can be downloaded through Google Play, Apple’s App Store, Livingston’s website at www.solution.energy , or by scanning a QR code at the station. After creating a free account, electric vehicle drivers can access the location, select the station number, and start charging. Livingston Energy Group also offers 24/7 support through the mobile app or by calling 1-844-623-1001. A tutorial on how to access the mobile app and start a charging session can be found on the company’s website: solution.energy/drivers.