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Wayne County approves DOE-funded pilot to add electric vehicles and chargers to county fleet
Summary
The Wayne County Commission approved a two-year grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to pilot electric vehicles in the county fleet and install charging infrastructure at the county field engineering office. The funds are reimbursable; the pilot would support up to eight vehicles and up to four dual-port chargers.
The Wayne County Commission on Monday approved a two-year grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to pilot electric vehicles in the county fleet and install vehicle chargers at the county field engineering office.
County staff said the grant comes from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) pilot funds and is intended to help the county test owning and operating electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure. Erin Kelly, Sustainability and Innovation, described the funding as reimbursable and tied to pilot activities.
The action was moved by Commissioner Bellamy and, after discussion, was adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: County officials said the pilot is meant to build practical experience operating…
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