GENESEO – The Village's new car charging station is providing free electricity for the next two years. According to Mayor Richard Hatheway, the newly unveiled car charging station was installed free of charge by Genesee Region Clean Energy Communities (GRCC). Now, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is covering the station's electric bill for two years. "This really is the wave of the future," said David … [Read more...]
Geneseo Car Charger Drives Village Toward Energy Grants
GENESEO — The Geneseo Village building now offers a car charging station, which could propel the Village closer to qualifying for energy efficiency grants. The Clean Energy Communities, represented by David L. Keefe, has gifted Geneseo with the charging station. "This will be the first charging station in Geneseo that is accessible to the public," said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "It will help bring more people into the village." The … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Peppermints Plugs In County’s First Tesla Charging Stations
AVON – Peppermint's Family Restaurant has turned on the first Tesla charging stations in Livingston County. Peppermints owner Chris Hetelekidis contacted Tesla to ask about purchasing charging stations for his restaurant. He was told that Tesla has no stations in Livingston County and would be glad to see some installed there. Getting them installed took about six weeks. The stations give a Tesla vehicle a charge that will last for about … [Read more...]