Greetings MSH Friends and Supporters,

Get ready, because National Drive Electric Week is right around the corner! From September 25th to October 3rd, clean energy advocates and car enthusiasts alike will be gathering together across the nation to celebrate and learn about electric transportation, including our own little corner of New Hampshire.

Whether you are a business owner or municipal staff wanting to learn more about what it takes to develop a public EV charging project, or are a consumer in the market for an electric vehicle, or simply just love cars—we have something for you! Check out the events and resources below, all about EVs.

This National Drive Electric Week, we are partnering with Clean Energy New Hampshire and Granite State Clean Cities Coalition to bring you two free webinars related to EV ownership and EV charging infrastructure development.

Real-world Reasons to Drive Electric: A Q&A with EV Owners

Tuesday September 28th 6:30 - 8pm

There’s a lot of buzz around Electric Vehicles (EV). Automakers are announcing exciting new models, including electric SUVs and pickup trucks, and significant investments are taking place that will help enable EV travel across NH and throughout the region. There are many reasons to drive electric – join us to hear from your friends and neighbors why driving an EV is not just fun, but also practical. EV owners will dig into their experiences with purchasing, “fueling” (charging), and driving their EVs. This webinar is geared for the general public, and everyone is welcome to attend. Come with your questions and interest!

Tools for Developing Shovel-Ready Electric Vehicle Charging Station Projects

Wednesday September 29th 5:30 to 7pm

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations have the potential to generate new economic benefits and engagement opportunities with consumers, visitors and the workforce. Join us for a webinar geared for New Hampshire businesses, destinations, towns and cities. If you are interested in becoming an EV charging station site host, you are likely wondering how to go about it.

This webinar will feature a start to finish play-by-play for developing an EV charging station project from Barry Woods, Director of EV Innovation with Revision Energy. Additionally, learn about incentives, programs and investments that will help to support EV charging station installations from Josh Singer, Program Coordinator with Clean Energy NH and Jessica Wilcox, Granite State Clean Cities Coordinator and Transportation Program Specialist with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Take away tools that you can use to evaluate your site and develop your own shovel-ready project!

Because of the pandemic, many Drive Electric events have been moved online. However, if you are eager to see EVs in person, you are in luck! Only a short drive away, you can visit Nashua’s in person Drive Electric expo.

Drive Electric Nashua, NH

Sunday Sept. 26th 10am - 2pm

Drive Electric The Nashua Drive Electric Event is an opportunity to see electric cars, talk with owners and take a test drive. Learn from the owner's experience about what it is like to own and drive an electric car. Learn about options for charging cars such as public chargers available in Nashua and surrounding towns. See what is involved in installing your own charger. Learn about the future of electric cars and how they reduce pollution. The event will be located in the parking area behind Nashua City Hall, next to the Nashua Farmers Market.

You may remember that last Spring, in lieu of an in-person Drive Electric event, we launched a virtual Drive Clean Drive Electric EV Expo. If you missed it, the good news is that you can still access the expo on our website! There you can peruse profiles detailing the experience of local electric vehicle (EV) owners. From buying, to owning, to driving — get an inside look into the world of electric cars, explore different makes and models of EVs, read the stories of local EV owners, and discover why your next car should be electric!

Get a sneak peak of the featured video "Drive Clean, Drive Electric! Why Your Neighbors Chose an Electric Vehicle" below.

There’s plenty more in person and virtual events throughout National Drive Electric Week. Visit https://driveelectricweek.org/index to discover other EV related webinars and expos!

We hope you join us next week to celebrate and learn more about electric transportation. Until next month!

Best,

Annie Henry & the MSH team

ahenry@monadnocksustainabilityhub.org

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