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Montgomery Township to pursue NEVI electric vehicle charging opportunity; board directs staff to continue evaluation
Summary
Staff was directed to continue evaluating a PennDOT NEVI funding opportunity after being told Montgomery Township is listed as a priority eligible community. Board members and residents questioned demand, potential cost‑sharing and long‑term revenue models; staff will complete an interested‑party survey and return with recommendations.
Township staff told the board on March 9 that PennDOT opened a round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding focused on Southeastern Pennsylvania, and that Montgomery Township has been identified as a priority eligible community.
"Pennsylvania Department of Transportation opened the latest round of national electric vehicle infrastructure funding focusing on Southeastern Pennsylvania," Township Manager Carolyn McCreery said. She said roughly $34 million was allocated to the region and that the township identified four potential sites (the community and recreation center, township building, Windle Street Park and Whistle Stop Park). Staff requested direction to complete an interested‑party survey and continue working with DVRPC and local partners; the board gave consensus to proceed.
Board members raised usage and equity questions, and staff said their goal is to pursue grant funding so the township would not carry the full cost; there are also options to have a private operator install and operate chargers in exchange for ground rent or a revenue share. McCreery cautioned that grant rules and potential local matches vary and staff will report back on any match requirements and next steps.
Several residents questioned the proposal during public comment. One resident asked, "Is this a revenue, or is it a public service kind of thing?" (John Scholl). Another resident said many households already charge at home and questioned the local demand for Level 2 public chargers. The board directed staff to fill out the survey, investigate match requirements and return with recommendations for whether to pursue one or more sites in the 2027 budget.
