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Committee to study EV charging-station options; intern to research grants starting June 10
Summary
The committee introduced an Elon University intern who will research grants and EV charging-station feasibility; members discussed Level 2 vs Level 3 chargers, potential locations and the need for grant funding before installation can proceed.
The Elon Sustainability Committee said an Elon University intern, Regan Mertz, will begin a remote internship on June 10 to research grants and explore options for an electric vehicle (EV) charging station for the town. Chair Dennis Pagano said the intern would work 80 hours and that staff would conduct weekly check-ins.
Committee discussion focused on charger types, locations and funding. Brian Kennedy, who identified himself as chief scientist at the Ocean Discovery League, said most installed chargers are Level 2 and “typically take between 2–6 hours for a full charge,” and suggested Level 3 chargers may offer a better return on investment and that third-party installation could be helpful. Members agreed that grant funding will be essential before the town can commit to installation.
Town Manager Rich Roedner cautioned that operational and budgetary constraints could affect feasibility, noting that fleet conversions (for example, police cruisers) raise operational questions and that the town separates maintenance and capital budgeting. No specific grant sources, cost estimates or installation sites were identified; committee members tasked the intern with preliminary research and asked staff to coordinate weekly check-ins.
