At the Green Transportation Summit and Expo, Michael Laughlin, representing the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities and Communities Partnership, recognized several exceptional workplaces for promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption through the EMPOWER Project.
This nationwide initiative, supported by over 30 Clean Cities coalitions, provides educational resources and recognition to workplaces committed to installing EV chargers for employees.
During the session, four workplaces were highlighted for their efforts:
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida:Â Recognized for installing six dual-plug Level 2 EV charging stations at city buildings, parks, and facilities.
Riner Rentals, Virginia:Â Honored for transitioning their entire fleet to EVs and installing charging ports for both their fleet and employee vehicles.
NIPSCO, Indiana:Â Commended for offering extensive workplace charging facilities at their headquarters and other locations, as part of their commitment to sustainability.
Potawatomi Ventures, Wisconsin:Â Acknowledged for their comprehensive workplace charging policy, which includes multiple charging ports and discounted or free charging for employees and tribal elders.
Pictured: Andrew Burn of Potawatomi Ventures, Wisconsin
Honored for their comprehensive workplace charging program, featuring multiple charging ports and discounted or free charging for employees and tribal elders.
Pictured: Nicole Miller of NiSource, Indiana
Accepting the award for providing extensive workplace charging facilities at their headquarters and other locations.
Pictured: Paul Riner of Riner Rentals, Virginia
Receiving recognition for their full fleet transition to electric vehicles and the installation of charging ports for fleet and employee use.
Pictured: Workplace Charging Recognition Ceremony A view from the back of the room during the ceremony at the Green Transportation Summit and Expo, showcasing the GTSE and Empower logos in the background.
The EMPOWER Workplace Charging Project is a flagship initiative at our coalition, with every team member actively involved as we serve as the project prime. Our coalition coordinates all partners and regions, ensuring seamless collaboration across the nation. This hands-on effort demonstrates our commitment to expanding electric vehicle access and extending the benefits to numerous organizations throughout our region. Read more about the EMPOWER project.
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