O&R Incentives Help Create Largest EV Charging Project In Haverstraw

PEARL RIVER, NY — The largest EV charging project in Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.’s service territory so far has been completed at Harbors at Haverstraw.

Hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle chargers have been energized across a dozen buildings — a more than $2 million project — through O&R's PowerReady incentive program, company officials said.

The incentives covered over 85 percent of the costs associated with upgrading Harbors at Haverstraw’s electric infrastructure to make the site suitable for hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, they said.

"We are thrilled to have partnered with Harbors at Haverstraw, O&R and FirstServiceResidential on this groundbreaking EV charging project,” said Charles dePuthod, president of INF Associates. “This initiative not only supports the transition to sustainable transportation but also underscores our commitment to providing innovative and reliable EV charging solutions. By increasing the availability of charging stations, this project will encourage more people to adopt electric vehicles, contributing to New York State's ambitious climate goals. INF is proud to be a developer supporting the electrification across the state, and this project represents a significant step towards a cleaner environment and a sustainable future."

Level 2 chargers can fully charge a battery overnight. Overall, these upgrades will help make the transition to electric vehicles more affordable for both station operators and drivers.

Exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses represent one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions across the country, company officials said.

“Through our PowerReady incentive program, we’re supporting the buildout of a widespread
network to bring electric vehicle charging to all drivers in our region,” said Andrew Farrell,
director, E-Mobility for O&R. “We are proud to support the largest electric vehicle charging site in
our service territory as we work with our community partners to transition away from fossil fuels
and towards a cleaner energy future.”

Learn more about O&R’s PowerReady incentive program here.