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AEP Ohio Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program

Aug. 23, 2018
The US$10-million program provides funding for up to 375 EV charging stations throughout the AEP Ohio service territory

AEP Ohio recently announced an incentive program to encourage the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at public sites, workplaces and apartment complexes. The US$10-million program provides funding for up to 375 EV charging stations throughout the AEP Ohio service territory.

“AEP Ohio is leading the charge on expanding electric vehicle adoption among our customers,” said Julie Sloat, AEP Ohio, president and COO. “EVs offer a number of benefits for their owners, the environment, and they have the potential to shift how we think about mobility. Our program is a unique opportunity to learn how the availability of public and workplace charging impacts the decision to make the switch to an electric vehicle.”

The program will provide AEP Ohio and others with information about how EV charging is utilized by Ohio customers.

The goal of the program is to encourage EV charging in a number of different settings and learn how they are utilized by customers. This information will help inform how charging stations are deployed throughout the AEP Ohio territory, across the state, and the nation.

The program helps participants by offsetting a portion of their charging equipment and installation costs.

This program was created in partnership with Smart Columbus and additional groups in support of the $10 million grant awarded to Columbus by the Paul G. Allen Philanthropies as the winner of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge.

“AEP Ohio’s charging program represents an unprecedented utility investment and commitment in electric vehicle charging and future mobility,” said Alex Fischer, president and CEO of The Columbus Partnership. “The program will measurably benefit the objectives of Smart Columbus and will serve as a model for cities working to prepare for a smarter, more sustainable future.”

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