HUNTSVILLE – Pelham Avenue in downtown Huntsville will become “Electric Avenue” after a high noon ribbon-cutting ceremony today in the Publix parking garage.
Actually – and with all due respect to singer Eddy Grant and his 1983 dance song – there’s not really going to be a re-naming of the street. However, the city will celebrate the addition of a new electric vehicle DC fast charger facility.
The Twickenham Square project is a collaboration of Huntsville Utilities, the city of Huntsville, Tennessee Valley Authority, Seven States Power Corp., and ChargePoint/Owl Services.
“Huntsville and Madison County have seen significant growth in the number of EVs in recent years,” said Quisha Bryant, Director of Parking and Public Transit for Huntsville. “We appreciate our partnership with Huntsville Utilities, TVA, and all those involved to bring more rapid charging infrastructure to our community.”
This facility, which can accommodate up to four EVs, is part of TVA’s initiative to have fast chargers at least every 50 miles throughout the TVA service area. Funding for the chargers came from an 80/20 split between TVA and Huntsville Utilities, respectively, of the projected $631,461 price tag. A DCFC can charge a typical EV to 80 percent in 20 minutes to an hour.
