Q: Why is SMPA installing these Chargers?
A: It is predicted that by 2035, 50% of new vehicles will be all electric. The fact that they have zero emissions and require less maintenance are two driving forces behind their promotion. SMPA supports this environmentally friendly form of transportation and wishes to help membership in adopting it.

Q: Will SMPA charge for the use of the stations?
A: SMPA will have the ability to charge for the use of the EV Charging stations if it desires. SMPA does not intend to charge a fee initially but will likely do so later.

Q: Will we have to charge during business hours or pay inside?
A: INo, the Stations SMPA is installing will be self-sufficient. EV owners will simply hold their phone up to the display to pay for charging. (There are numerous “apps” that EV Owners have access to for this purpose.) Check out these web resources on EVs:

• www.chargepoint.com
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS9WlsE1p8A
• www.plugshare.com
• atlaspolicy.com/rand/evaluateco/

Q: Who is paying for these EV Chargers?
A: About 80% ($18,000) of the cost of the charging stations is being funded by Charge Ahead Colorado and Tri-State G&T. The remainder of the cost is being paid for by money that SMPA budgeted for this purpose.