Madison Gas & Electric Co. and Coulomb Technologies announced plans to expand Madison’s current number of EV charging stations from 3 to 24.  Originally, plans called for six charging stations, but now an additional eighteen are planned.  The stations are part of a demonstration project to understand study charging patterns and their impact on the power grid. MG&E is looking for owners of plug-in electric hybrids and neighborhood electric vehicles to volunteer for the project.  All charging locations will be free and available to the public.

The project is funded by a portion of a $5.5 million smart grid investment grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The charging stations will be two-tiered charging stations that feature both a standard and a faster charging option.  The stations can charge two vehicles at a time and will be located in high traffic areas.  Learn more:  Carbondayautomotive.com