Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Now Live at Town Hall!

ChargePoint EV Charging Station Image

With assistance from the ChargeAhead Colorado grant program, as well as the Xcel Energy EV Infrastructure program, the Town of Minturn is pleased to announce the installation of a ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station at Town Hall.  Installation is complete and the station is now live!  The station is a dual-port level 2 station, and is located on the corner of Norman and Boulder St.

The Town is pleased to be able to offer this amenity to both residents and visitors, and to be able to reduce our energy impact. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Cindy Krieg (970-827-5645 x5, events@minturn.org).

Read the full Press Release here:

The Town of Minturn Announces the Addition of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Minturn, Colorado — June 29, 2021 – Drivers of electric vehicles will now have the option to charge in Minturn, at two different locations. 

The Town of Minturn is pleased to announce the addition of an EV charging station at Town Hall, on the corner of Boulder St. and Norman Ave by the post office.  This is a dual-port level 2 charging station.  In addition to the station at Town Hall, a level 3 fast-charger has also been installed at the Shop & Hop in Minturn.  Both stations are now live! 

Both projects were recipients of a Charge Ahead Colorado grant, to help cover the cost of the charging station equipment.  The Town was also awarded participation in the Xcel Energy EV Infrastructure Program, which is a separate grant program where Xcel covers the cost of the infrastructure buildout.   

The Town of Minturn decided to pursue this project as part of its Energy Action Plan goals. 

“Minturn has prioritized leading by example in sustainability efforts, and thanks to our partners, staff, and collaborative council members, Minturn has been able to stretch its resources to pursue sustainability efforts that add to our goals as a town and the collective good of our county. This charging station at Town Hall is a great example of how small investments can make a big impact.” – Mayor John Widerman

More information about the charging station, as well as the Town’s Energy Action Plan, is available on the Town website at www.minturn.org.

The Town will be looking to promote the stations in conjunction with the Colorado Tourism Office “Electrifying the Scenic Byways” initiative, as well as working closely with CDOT on potential signage and other ways to promote awareness of the charging stations.  A small ribbon cutting ceremony will be scheduled soon. 

UTILIZING THE CHARGING STATION:

To use a ChargePoint charging station, you must have a ChargePoint account.  This is simple to do, and once set up - simple to use.  You can set up your account with one or multiple payment methods.  

Creating a ChargePoint Account
Get the ChargePoint app, available for iPhone and Android.
Select 'Create account' to start the process.
Fill in the 'Create account' screen with your basic information, accept the 'Privacy Policy and Terms of Service' and hit 'Next' to continue.