En español
Robinson ReCharge Mobility Hub is equipped with 21 high-speed EV chargers
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) hosted a grand opening ceremony for the Robinson ReCharge Mobility Hub, one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the state, at 10:30 a.m. on 25 de julio de 2023. Located on 129 W. Robinson St. in downtown Orlando, the facility features 21 high-speed EV chargers that can be used for all makes of EVs.
Speakers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony included Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill (District 5), OUC Board President Britta Gross and OUC General Manager & CEO Clint Bullock.
“The Robinson ReCharge Mobility Hub marks our single most substantial investment in building robust EV charging infrastructure in Orlando,” said Bullock. “We’re extremely proud of this project, as convenient access to high-speed EV chargers makes EV ownership more attractive, and more EVs on the road will mean a greater reduction in CO2 emissions. The site further complements OUC’s efforts to ensure Central Florida remains a national leader in EV readiness.”
El centro, que cuenta con seis dispensadores de carga de nivel 3 de 240 kilovatios (kW) y 15 de 120 kW, es parte del compromiso de $45 millones de OUC para apoyar la transición a la electrificación del transporte. Funds from a $500,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were used to partially pay for the hub. EV charger manufacturer Power Electronics, the City of Orlando and Orange County helped secure that grant. OUC and Power Electronics covered the remaining project costs and OUC donated property for the hub. CHA Engineering oversaw site engineering while Aireko Construction built the facility. The site utilizes Orlando-based NovaCharge’s ChargeUp application for point-of-sale transaction management.
In 2022, DEP awarded the OUC-led EV hub partnership a second $266,800 grant to build a high-speed EV charging facility at the Orange County Convention Center South Concourse parking lot. Construction is anticipated to begin this fall. The site will initially offer six 240kW Level 3-rated charging dispensers, but could add as many as 12 Level 3 chargers in the future. OUC plans to facilitate the launch of six more charging hubs by 2030.
Acerca de OUC—The Reliable One
En junio 2023, OUC—The Reliable One celebra 100 años de brindar un valor excepcional a sus clientes y a la comunidad a través de la prestación de servicios y soluciones sostenibles y confiables. La empresa de servicios públicos proporciona servicios eléctricos, de agua, agua enfriada, iluminación y solares a más de 400,000 cuentas en Orlando, St Cloud y partes no incorporadas de los condados de Orange y Osceola. A medida que OUC se prepara para el próximo siglo, sigue comprometida con su objetivo de lograr cero emisiones netas de carbono para el año 2050 y, al mismo tiempo, apoyar a su comunidad con recursos de conservación, sostenibilidad y eficiencia energética. Visite www.ouc.com para obtener más información.