One of the many ways Salt Lake City works to improve air quality is by making it easier to own an electric vehicle, which doesn’t emit any tailpipe pollution. On that topic, we’re excited to report that theSalt Lake City Council enacted our proposed electric vehicle readiness standards on April 4! This will enable more residents to charge their vehicles at […]
Transportation accounts for nearly 50% of the pollutants that accumulate during inversions. Reducing emissions from cars is a great way to protect our air. Electrified transportation is a step towards cleaner air, healthier communities, and a stronger economy. EVs in Salt Lake City Luckily, more and more Utahns are investing in electric vehicles (EV). Based […]
To support the adoption of electric vehicles, which significantly reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, Salt Lake City has installed 36 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at sites around the city over several years. Beginning in 2018, the City eliminated charging fees at these stations to encourage usage. Time limits are posted at […]
We’re excited to announce a new electric vehicle page on slc.gov! Electric vehicles can improve our health and our economy. That’s why electrification of our transportation system is an important focus of SLCgreen’s activities. EVs are one of the most important tools for cleaning our air, improving the health of our citizens, strengthening our economy, […]
by Kelbe Goupil, SLCgreen EV intern Are you skeptical about electric vehicles? If so, you’re not alone! Many people have questions and worries about driving an electric vehicle. We’ve busted some of the most common myths to ease your mind and encourage you to consider becoming an electric citizen. Myth #1: I will run out […]
Salt Lake City recently unveiled the latest electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure. These stations increase the total number of City-owned public EV charging ports to 38 plus 16 at the Airport, and complement an even more robust charging network available throughout the city. The newest Level 2 EV charging ports opened last month at […]
by Ryan Anderson, SLCgreen intern, and Tyler Poulson Salt Lake City Sustainability recently helped host a workshop at the Utah Division of Air Quality to educate a diverse range of local government leaders on electric vehicle charger site selection, installation, and management. In partnership with Leaders for Clean Air, Rocky Mountain Power, Utah Clean Cities, […]
Do you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle? Do you breathe the air along the Wasatch Front? If either of those are true, we encourage you to pay attention to the “Transportation Governance Amendments Bill (SB0136)” going through the state legislature. It is rapidly making its way through the session and, as of February 13, will […]
This Tuesday, local business Packsize International unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Salt Lake City campus. The site now hosts 52 total EV charging ports, including two fast-charge stations, making it the largest charging installation in Utah. And the best news is that the stations will be available for use at no […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and DAQ Director Bryce Bird announced Wednesday the addition of 28 new electrical vehicle charging ports across the city. The new “smart” Level 2 EV charging stations are located at 12 sites—new and existing—across Salt Lake City and have replaced five older units. Locations include the International Peace […]