Major Milestone for EV Charging Sustainability

While charging my car at Electrify America yesterday, I noticed that Electrify America has achieved its goal of 100% renewable energy use for its electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Through renewable energy credits and now direct renewable generation like its new 75MW Solar GlowTM 1 project, Electrify America is delivering carbon-free charging experiences nationwide.

This is a monumental sustainability accomplishment for EV infrastructure with a tangible environmental impact. In 2022 alone, Electrify America powered over 5 million charging sessions, enabled 493 million electric miles driven and avoided 21 million gallons of gas consumption. With transportation being the US's highest greenhouse gas emitting sector, initiatives like this accelerating EV adoption through renewable-powered charging are pivotal.

And Electrify America is just getting started. With Solar GlowTM 1's 225 GWh projected annual output comparable to powering 500 EVs simultaneously, Electrify America is future-proofing itself for even greater EV growth ahead. The company expects charging demand to continue rising exponentially with EV ownership rates.

Thanks to forward-thinking EV infrastructure leaders like Electrify America for their commitment to renewable energy. This strongly signals consumers that charging can be an emissions-free experience, helping ease range anxiety. It also sets an example for other networks to follow suit as we build a sustainable EV ecosystem.

What are your thoughts on this major renewable energy milestone in making EV adoption more climate-friendly? How can we further encourage the growth of green charging infrastructure?