Now is a great time to buy an electric vehicle (EV)! There are incentives and support available to both you and your local government. All which make it attainable and affordable for consumers to purchase EVs. Moreover and make more public charging available.

In this segment NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program will be outlined, including a case study of how the town of Red Hook was able to receive state rebates for their charging station installations, as well as a discussion about how to capture funding specifically for your municipality. There will also be a Q&A session at the end with time to mingle and get all of your questions answered.

Where: Marist College, in front of McCann Recreation Center

(South entrance, closest to the Mid-Hudson Bridge and bear left)

Date:Sunday, September 17th

Time: 1pm – 2pm

There will be an electric car show running concurrently from 12pm-3pm where officials and the public can chat with local electric car owners to get their perspective on driving the cleanest and quickest cars out there.

All programs are free and open to the public.

Search ‘Drive Electric Poughkeepsie’ to find the official event site,

Or send email to hudsonvalley.eva@gmail.com or join the Greater Hudson Valley Electric Vehicle Association. For more details or for any questions.

The Electric Vehicle Association provides lifelong learning opportunities and community connections to those interested in electric vehicles. Our chapters are made up of a diverse set of members who welcome those with all levels of electric vehicle knowledge.

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