Apply for free electric vehicle charging stations from NRG
In Plain English
NRG offers free electric vehicle charging stations to cities through an application program. The city currently has limited public charging options for electric car owners. If approved, staff submits an application that could bring free charging infrastructure to Richmond without cost to taxpayers.
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Instruct staff to apply to NRG for free electric vehicle charging stations when funding was available through grants
6 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will apply for free electric vehicle charging stations through an NRG program, with the council voting 6-1 to direct staff to submit the application. The program would provide public charging infrastructure at no cost to taxpayers, addressing the city's current shortage of charging options for electric car owners. Councilmember Boozé cast the lone dissenting vote, while the rest of the council supported the measure. This is a routine administrative step that gives staff permission to pursue the grant opportunity when funding becomes available.
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