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Madison honored as EV City of the Year; council highlights municipal and resident incentives
Summary
The borough accepted an Electric Vehicle Association award recognizing municipal fleet electrification, a destination charging strategy and resident rebates; council credited volunteers and staff for driving the initiative.
Madison — The Borough of Madison was recognized this month by the Electric Vehicle Association as “EV City of the Year,” an award the mayor said highlights the borough’s municipal fleet electrification, destination charging and resident rebate programs.
Mayor Robert H. Conley told the council the award — accepted in Schenectady, New York — honored Madison’s work to add electric and hybrid vehicles to municipal fleets and for the borough’s early designation as a “destination electric town,” where visitors can charge and patronize local businesses.
Council President Rachel Ehrlich, who accepted the award alongside the mayor and other volunteers, credited long-term volunteer efforts and staff leadership. “I represent such a passionate group of volunteers,” Ehrlich said, and she added that the award “is not a solo effort by any means.” She singled out volunteers and staff including Peter Fried, Carsten Wittrup and Business Development Director Lisa Ellis for their roles in pursuing grants and installations.
Mayor Conley and Ehrlich noted that Madison offers rebates for residents to install home chargers through the borough’s electric utility and operates public charging stations intended to make Madison a convenient destination for EV drivers. The mayor also mentioned ongoing evaluation of future EV purchases, including a possible electric senior bus or fully electric police vehicle, and the borough’s annual EV expo tied to its Green and Clean Day.
No formal vote was required; the council’s remarks were part of the mayor’s announcements and proclamations.
