In accordance with the Town of East Lyme’s 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development recommendations, the Town has partnered with Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) to install (2) 50kW DCFC (Fast Charging) Electric Vehicle Stations at the Town Hall, and future proofed for an additional (4) 9.98kW Level 2 Charging Stations.

At the Hope and Methodist Street public parking lots, (2) Single Port Dual Mounted Level 2 EV Charging Stations were installed, at both sites at the highest amperage available (80Amps) or 19.2kW each. Sites were installed with a NAP (network access package) for load management and future proofing.

The sites have dedicated new services from Eversource only for EV charging stations, to allow the Town to take advantage of the EV Rate Rider Program offered by Eversource; giving discounts in demand charges allowing the Town to keep user fees as low as possible.

ESC designed, procured, and installed this project. West Electric was ESC’s Subcontractor on this project, which gave a design build for the Town Hall, Hope and Methodist sites electrical infrastructure. ESC also secured all rebates from Eversource, with the town receiving a level 3 incentive of $248,500.00, and $40,000.00 for both level 2 sites. Totaling $328,500.00 in rebate funding, with the remaining paid by the Town.

Additionally, all charging stations meet the United States Access Board’s design recommendations for accessibility, with space sizing, location of charging stations, mounting heights and placement of charging stations.

The chargers are located in downtown Niantic at:
1. Town Hall in the rear parking lot behind the Probate Court – 108 (or 118) Pennsylvania Avenue
2. The exit of the Hope Street Public Parking Lot – 11 Hope Street
3. The entrance of the Methodist Street Public Parking Lot – 5 Methodist Street