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VoltPost pilot for pole-mounted EV chargers runs into utility restrictions
Summary
Village staff reported VoltPost’s pole-mounted EV charger pilot is promising but constrained after Central Hudson declined attachments to utility poles; options include installing a new dedicated pole or finding alternative locations, and trustees asked the company for site visits and cost proposals.
Trustees spent an extended discussion on an EV charging pilot with VoltPost, which proposes a pole‑mounted charger where the cord drops down and retracts. Marjorie summarized the main barrier: "Central Hudson told us that, no. You can't attach anything to our hold," leaving the village with the option of asking VoltPost to install a new, dedicated pole or find alternative locations that meet safety and siting requirements.
Board members raised concerns about underground utilities, plow turn radius, and sidewalk clearance if a new pole is installed; they requested a site visit and a formal price quote from VoltPost. Village staff and trustees said the technology has appeal for a lower visual profile and less trenching but stressed the pilot’s feasibility hinges on securing a site that meets Central Hudson and NYSERDA funding/ownership constraints.
