Idaho charging up strategic EV stations in these cities

The recent completion of a siting, feasibility and access study has led three Idaho departments to identify key locations for the consideration of electric vehicle charging station installation.

The study has led the Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources , the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to identify Pocatello, Bliss and Lewiston as the places the stations will be installed during the first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funding.

According to a release, the SFAS identified “locations with a goal of maximizing EV charging station accessibility and effectiveness. Several factors were ranked, compared and categorized based on data and public input, such as average daily traffic volume, connectivity nodes, proximity to electrical substations, adjacent amenities and benefit to disadvantaged and Tribal communities.”

Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources Administrator Rich Stover said the state has been diligent in its review of the potential sites in order to make the most of the NEVI funding.

“Through the strategic selection and prioritization of EV charging locations, Idaho will be able to support the creation of an EV charging network that will help EV drivers travel across our state with ease,” Stover said.

Following the first round of installations, the state anticipates several more rounds to install the charging stations at “locations along key interstates and highways.”

More can be learned about the process and potential sites during a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. on July 31. Those interested in attending can register here .

The meeting will allow the public to learn more about the results of the study, and potential site hosts, vendors, site developers, those who drive electric vehicles, municipalities and others are encouraged to attend.

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