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County approves GreenSpot agreement to install two EV fast chargers at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Summary
Tompkins County authorized a partnership with GreenSpot to install two high‑speed electric vehicle chargers in the airport's short‑term parking lot under a 10‑year easement with two 5‑year extensions and a fixed 5% revenue share for the county; staff and vendors outlined timelines, permitting steps and usage uncertainties.
Tompkins County legislators on Thursday approved a partnership with GreenSpot to install two high‑speed electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and receive a fixed 5% share of revenue from the stations.
The authorization, recorded as resolution ID 13181 and moved by Legislator Randy Brown and seconded by Legislator Greg Mezey, directs the county to enter an agreement that establishes a 10‑year initial easement with two five‑year mutual extensions and makes the chargers publicly accessible in the airport’s short‑term parking lot.
The airport’s director, Roxanne, told the committee the location will give broad access because short‑term parking is available 24/7. Joe (GreenSpot), the company’s representative, said GreenSpot will manage engineering, utility coordination and operations. "To get a fast charger installed, it takes somewhere between 6 to 12…
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