The town of Marion has been awarded a study by the state in order to ascertain the residents’ desire for and town’s potential plans for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) selected Marion for a feasibility study as it sets forth EV initiatives across the state through their “On-Street Charging Solution Program.”
The study will incite no cost to the town, with funding coming from MassCEC and their private partners, the Worcester-based Commonwealth Electrical Technologies and the national Leidos corporation. The town applied for and was recently selected by MassCEC for a feasibility study and online survey, available off a link on the town’s website at: form.jotform.com/252333711341143.
The study seeks to gain the following info: ideal charger locations, neighborhood access needs, and local priorities/concerns. In pushing for the state to adopt clean energy generation and meet Massachusett’s climate goals, the survey is designed to help the state understand the want for and feasibility of EV chargers.
Possible locations narrowed down for EV chargers currently sit off Route 6 or closer to downtown: Spring Street in the vicinity of Main Street area, Spring Street in the vicinity of Cottage Street, Wells Road in the vicinity of Spring Street, In the vicinity of 31-41 South Street, or Point Road Park. The group also, in seeking community engagement, is looking for other recommended locations.
The survey will be open until December 31. Following this, the organization and state will review results and formulate a plan going forward.
On-Street Charging Solution Program
By Sam Bishop