The PVPC, in collaboration with VHB, has prepared a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Assessment and Deployment Plan for the Pioneer Valley Region – inclusive of communities within Hampshire and Hampden Counties. This strategic initiative is designed to support regional stakeholders, namely municipal governments, in ensuring the region’s charging infrastructure can accommodate the expected increase in EV registrations by 2035.
Overview
This Plan encompasses a thorough evaluation of current infrastructure, an estimation of future electric vehicle supply equipment demand along with associated charging infrastructure needs. Comprehensive information is included on existing funding programs available to support the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure as well as a model zoning bylaw for electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment.