EV Chargers at WNMU Are Available Free to the Public
Western New Mexico University and Freeport-McMoRan have taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions by installing four electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the WNMU campus. Each charger is capable of charging two vehicles at a time. These chargers, which are free to use and available to the public, are intended to support the community in transitioning towards a more environmentally friendly transportation system. Located in the Fine Arts Center Theatre parking lot, near Ben Altamirano Field and the solar array, the EV units are Livingston Chargeport rapid chargers, offering a charging power of 50 kilowatts, according to Kevin Matthes, Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations at WNMU. With a total budgeted cost of $406,731, this project demonstrates the university’s commitment to investing in sustainable infrastructure for the benefit of its students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. Since the first charging session...