San Juan Islands Conservation District announces Take Charge electric vehicle (EV) program
— from Jensen Lovelett —
The San Juan Islands are the perfect place for electric vehicles. To support the transition to low carbon transport technology, we are promoting two new programs:
- The Public Charge Station Incentive Program, sponsored by OPALCO
- The Sign & Drive Lease on the 2016 Nissan Leaf SV, by Campbell Nissan of Everett
Public Charge Station Incentive Program
Public charging stations are a crucial part of making EV adoption practical and easy for San Juan Island residents. Businesses and organizations may apply for up to $1,500 in reimbursements for installing Level 2 (240v) charging stations in parking lots or publicly available parking areas. Be sure to take advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit available for qualifying businesses and organizations to offset additional costs, if any.
There are great benefits to having a charging station near your business; people will be passing the time while they top off their batteries, why not encourage them to spend that time in your business? It benefits you, nearby local businesses, the customer, and by encouraging clean transport, the whole world.
If we reach our goal of installing 10 public charging stations between the three main islands, San Juan County will boast the highest ratio of public charging stations-to-residents than anywhere in the USA!
2016 Nissan Leaf Sign & Drive Deal
Campbell Nissan has offered San Juan County residents a lease arrangement on an excellent electric car, the 2016 Nissan Leaf SV. This 100% electric car features a 120-mile range, plenty of pep to fully circumnavigate San Juan Island 3 times. To make buying quick and painless, Campbell Nissan is offering a zero out-of-pocket 36 month lease. Just sign the line and drive away. Payments will be around $280 per month. Pay pennies per mile in electricity right from your own home, and pay less in maintenance costs all while doing your part to make the world a little greener. This deal launches August 1st.
To learn more about electric cars, or participate in our programs, please visit www.takechargesanjuans.org. There you will find resources and information on chargers, site evaluation assistance and further program details.
ATTACHMENTS: Charging Station Application and Charging Station Program.
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