Westchester County has initiated a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program aimed at enhancing access to clean transportation. This program will support the installation of EV charging stations across 24 municipalities. The county plans to reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible costs, with a total commitment reaching $5 million. The goal is to expand the region’s EV infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality for residents.
County Executive Ken Jenkins stated: “This is an investment in both our environment and our residents. By installing more EV chargers in neighborhoods across Westchester, we’re helping people transition to clean transportation while collaborating with our local partners to reduce pollution, and promote healthier communities.”
Director of Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Peter McCartt commented: “This program is a critical step toward meeting our climate goals at the local and regional levels. This program was designed to combine our funding with NYSERDA and utility resources, bringing the cost of installation down to zero or near zero. In helping municipalities install public EV chargers, we’re making it vastly easier for residents to transition to electric vehicles and reducing harmful emissions from our largest pollution source — transportation.”
The proposed locations include 79 charging sites with over 750 charging ports across the county. These sites have been identified in collaboration with local governments; however, final installations depend on each municipality completing necessary steps for their projects.
Municipalities will decide whether to offer fee-free access or set their own usage rates. The chargers must remain publicly accessible and be located on public property or rights-of-way. The EV Charging Program aligns with Westchester’s broader commitment to environmental sustainability and accessible infrastructure.
