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Bridgeport Goes Green, Adds Second Electric Vehicle Charging Station

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bridgeport has opened another electric vehicle charging station at State Street and John Street as part of its ongoing effort to beat back carbon emissions in the state’s largest city, Mayor Bill Finch announced Tuesday.

Brand new electric vehicle charging station unveiled at the corner of John and State Street.

Photo Credit: CityofBptCT

“Bridgeport is a national leader in green energy and getting greener every day,” said Finch. “This investment is an important part of growing our green economy and creating green jobs. At the same time we are giving our families a clean, safe place to live for generations to come.”

This is Bridgeport’s second electric vehicle charging station. The other is located at City Hall on Golden Hill Street.

The station is marked with an “EV Connecticut” sign and has the ability to charge two cars at once.

Finch’s administration has focused on transportation options that reduce our reliance on modes of transit that produce high carbon emissions. The announcement comes on the heels of a new state program that was launched to support electric vehicles.

Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $1 million will be put into an electric vehicle incentive program. Consumers in Connecticut will be able to claim rebates on purchases and leases for electric vehicles. This program will increase the number of electric vehicles and the demand for charging stations.

“I applaud the work of Governor Malloy to complement the initiatives here in Bridgeport,” said Finch.

Read more about the rebate program for electric cars here on the Daily Voice.

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