Duke Energy announces plan to install 530 electric vehicle charging stations in Florida

Duke Energy is installing up to 530 electric vehicle charging stations across Florida to promote the benefits of clean electric transportation.

The charging stations will be available for public use in multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, and locations with broad public access. The sites are being picked through an application process, with 10 percent installed in income-qualified communities.

“I’m excited about the opportunities the Park and Plug pilot program will provide for our customers throughout the state,” Catherine Stempien, president of Duke Energy Florida, said. “We are bringing cleaner energy to Florida through 700 megawatts of new universal solar, and we are helping our customers to bring clean transportation to the state as well. We are committed to providing smarter, cleaner energy alternatives for all our customers.”

NovaCHARGE was hired to supply the necessary equipment, install the charging stations, and integrate services for the Park and Plug pilot program. The host sites will work with NovaCHARGE to have the equipment installed.

“We are truly honored to have been selected by Duke Energy Florida to manage the rollout of the new Park and Plug program,” NovaCHARGE President Helda Rodriguez said. “We look forward to working with Duke Energy and expanding EV infrastructure throughout Florida.”

Additionally, Duke Energy Florida launched a study called Charge Florida to research the impact of residential electric vehicle charging on the electric grid.