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New Charging Station at Library

Norfolk residents and visitors can now access a new tool in the community. A Level 2 electric vehicle charger has been installed at the Norfolk Public Library. The charger, located on the south side of the library, is identical to the one you can find at the city offices at 309 North 5th Street.

Electric vehicle chargers can be found at two other locations in Norfolk as well: the Nebraska Public Power Department’s office (1200 South Chestnut Street) and on the corner of Norfolk Avenue near the intersection with First Street.

Level 2 charging stations are ideal for times when you’ll be parked for an extended amount of time as it takes three and a half hours to charge an 80-mile battery, and over eight hours for a 200-mile battery.

“As electric vehicles gradually enter the marketplace, it’s important that we are prepared as a community to accommodate their users. We’re doing so incrementally, and I’m proud our library is home to our newest charging station. It’s a location that makes sense and will benefit users,” said Mayor Josh Moenning.

The cost is $2.00 for the first four hours and $1.00 for every hour after, to use one of the charging stations. This effort was made possible thanks to grant funding from the Nebraska Community Energy Alliance.