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Town sustainability coordinator reports 29‑site EV charging feasibility study; first draft due June 23
Summary
Ben Bauer told the Select Board the grant‑funded Westboro EV charging feasibility study evaluated 29 sites (21 municipal, 8 commercial) and will deliver a location‑by‑location roadmap with maps, recommended charger counts/speeds, and a ranked cost‑effectiveness table; consultants are Power Options and BT2 Energy.
The Select Board heard an update on a grant‑funded EV charging feasibility study for Westborough.
Sustainability Coordinator Ben Bauer said the study, funded through an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant administered by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, has assessed 29 candidate locations — 21 municipal sites and eight commercial properties. Power Options is the lead consultant and BT2 Energy performed site assessments. The consultants will deliver a feasibility roadmap with maps, recommended charger locations and counts, recommended charger speeds/ports, and an analysis of cost‑effectiveness. Staff expect the first draft on June 23.
Bauer said municipal facilities are the highest priority for initial installations (town hall, Forbes Municipal Building, DPW) and that grant and utility incentives could support procurement and installation; he noted eligibility for additional Green Communities or Climate Leader grants could expand funding opportunities. The town has already installed two dual‑port chargers at the DPW for municipal fleet use and completed LED upgrades at Hastings Elementary under related grants.
Board members asked whether grants would fund chargers on private property; Bauer said the study’s intent is to provide guidance and incentives for private owners rather than direct town funding for commercial installations. The study will list available incentives and grant programs for each site.
