More Car Charging Stations Being Installed Throughout Brookhaven

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- Private contractors are installing a series of electric car-charging stations throughout Brookhaven. The move is part of the city’s Sustainable Brookhaven initiative announced earlier this year. Crews from Stanton Electric Inc., a subsidiary of Georgia Power Company, are currently installing the stations at Brookhaven City Hall, Skyland Park, Ashford Park, Lynwood Park and near the tennis facility and new playground area in Blackburn Park.

The first round of installations is due to be completed by the end of June.

Atlanta architectural and engineering firm Clark Patterson Lee, whose designs are often used by the city, has been instructed to include charging stations in all future designs for all park and municipal parking lots.

“We are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment or improve our air quality, not only for today but for future generations,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. “Brookhaven is helping lead the way in creating viable environmental alternatives for our ongoing sustainability initiative.”

“The smart-chargers are being put into place to help residents become more energy efficient as more people in our area and community switch over to driving electric cars,” noted Brian Borden, Brookhaven director of parks and recreation.