Getting Ready for Plug-In Electric Vehicles

Austin Energy is getting ready for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)in Central Texas.
Drivers of plug-in electric vehicles in Austin can unplug themselves from this country’s dependence on foreign oil while substantially reducing their fuel costs and vehicle emissions.

The Austin Energy Plug-in EVerywhere™ Network will be the first charging station network of its kind in the country to be powered completely by renewable energy through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice® program.

Austin Energy’s Green-e certified GreenChoice program has led the country the last nine years in a row for sales of renewable energy by a voluntary utility-sponsored program.

When electric car owners charge their vehicles at any of Austin Energy’s 50 charging stations located at City of Austin municipal sites such as parks and libraries, they receive electricity from 100% clean, renewable energy through GreenChoice. As part of the EVerywhere Network, another 50 GreenChoice-powered charging stations are being added at local businesses and non-profit organizations for public use.

Austin Energy customers can also take advantage of home charging equipment rebate programs that pay up to $1,500 of the installation cost. Subscribing to GreenChoice at home ensures that owners of electric vehicles can drive completely on renewable energy purchases.

Overall, electric vehicles can save the average Austin household nearly $1,500 in energy costs per plug-in vehicle a year.

Electric vehicle owners have additional savings and convenience by participating in a pilot to purchase a $25 six-month swipe card for unlimited charging at any of the Plug-in EVerywhere stations. Drivers also have the option to pay $2 an hour with a credit card. Visit www.pluginpartners.com for more information.

Learn more about the Austin Energy PEV Readiness Initiative

Learn more about PEVs

Links

	PEVs
	PEV Readiness Initiative
	PEV Resources
	Austin Energy Plug-in Partners on Facebook