EV Charging Station
Why is this station important?
Cars are one the biggest emitters of carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide. These greenhouse gases speed up climate change which has detrimental effects such as extreme weather events, health problems in people, and loss of habitat for species. One way that we can cut back on these emissions is by promoting the use of electrical cars through this charging station on campus. Electric cars cut back on emissions by almost 50 percent and are one of the cheapest car options (Larsen, 2020). If we promote people to make the switch we not only cut back on these emissions but help save money in the long run.
What will the sign for the EV charging station include?
A QR code that links to this page will be on the electric vehicle car charging station. This page will be dedicated to not only informing electric car owners but also showing them different amenities on campus. We want car owners to not only charge their cars but become more aware about climate change. We know that not all car owners understand that their car choices are impactful on our environment. By giving them the opportunity to charge their cars on campus, we hope that they will be more informed about the impacts of their daily decisions.
What to do on campus
Bubble Activity Center: If a car owner is on campus long enough, the Bubble has a wide variety of workout equipment, multiple sport's equipment, and courts for basketball.
Tennis Courts: During nice weather you can play a match of tennis or practice your serve!
Beach Volleyball: Have a group of people? Play a round of beach volleyball at our court!
Greenhouse: Unwind and relax in this small, quaint greenhouse with a book or work. This greenhouse also provides a charging station for electronics!
Cafeteria and Info Desk: Grab a bite at the Cafe or find out about events on campus at the Info Desk.
Pearly Pond: When driving on University Dr., you will find our beautiful lake which provides visitors with a place to kayak, paddleboard, and even ice skate in the winter.
DiPietro Library: Come browse our collection of books, journal articles, and DVDs here for both research and recreational purposes.
Library Cafe: Looking for a quick snack or energy boost? The Library Cafe offers an assortment of pastries, fruit smoothies, and coffees!
More To Do on Campus: Campus Trails
On a nice day, car owners can visit the three different trails that are available at Franklin Pierce. Each trail is unique in that they can be taken depending on how much time you have on your hands. The Red Trail is the longest is around 2.25 miles and the others are much shorter. We hope that any and all visitors will take the time to appreciate the beautiful scenery on these trails.
More Facts About Electric Cars
80% of the energy in an electric vehicle battery is transferred directly to powering the car, whereas in a gasoline-powered vehicle only 15% of the energy goes directly toward powering the car.
Switching to drive an electric vehicle can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 50%. (MMWEC Helps Program)
On average, the cost to power a vehicle by electricity is half the cost per mile to power it by gasoline, and electricity prices are much more stable than gas prices. (MMWEC Helps Program)
Gasoline vehicles are responsible for $37 Billion in health and climate costs each year. If electric vehicles represent 65% of all vehicles in only 10 states by 2050, those costs would drop by $21 Billion. (MMWEC Helps Program)
Charge Station Info
ChargePoint Charging Station
420 Spring St, Winchendon, MA 01475
13-16 mins / 8.3-10.1 miles
ChargePoint Charging Station
664 Spring St, Winchendon, MA 01475
14-18 mins / 9.6-11.3 miles
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
544 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446
18-28 mins / 13.5-17.8 miles
ChargePoint Charging Station
79 Bridge St, Templeton MA 01468
22-23 mins / 13.1-14.1 miles
SemaConnect Charging Station
Keene, NH 03431
28-36 mins / 18.3-22.1 miles
References
Larsen, Dory.(2020, June 9). Electric Vehicles, Emissions, and Fuel Economy. Retrieved March 18, 2021, from cleanenergy.org: https://cleanenergy.org/blog/electric-vehicles-emissions-and-fuel-economy/#:~:text=EVs%20are%20the%20Clear%20Winner,on%20the%20market%20to%20fuel.
MMWEC HELPS Program.(n.d.). Electric Vehicle Fun Facts. Retrieved March 18, 2021, from http://www.energysterling.com/pdf/pdf%20files/EV_Fun_Facts_List.pdf