EV charging in Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands Council Member Brian Dougherty gave a highly positive report on the first four months after the installation and use of EV chargers installed at the Municipal Yacht Harbor.
Dougherty reported at this week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council that in addition to bringing new funds to the borough’s coffers, the chargers also reduce the negative effects on greenhouse gas emissions.
Dougherty said usage of the chargers has increased each month since their installation last April, with 52 charging sessions recorded during May, the first full month of their use, to July, when 124 usages were counted. So far in August, he said, there have been 89 sessions at the chargers.
But the environmental impact of the charging stations has also been remarkable, he pointed out. He cited figures that show that EV charging in Atlantic Highlands has avoided 6,697kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
That, he said, is similar to planting 172 trees and letting them grow for ten years.
Dougherty also pointed out Council passed updated charging fees to account for usage patterns and the recent rate hike by NJ Board of Public Utilities. Those new rates will go into effect on September 1.
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