Senior living homes in Chelsea and Dexter recently installed two federally funded electric vehicle charging stations.
Electric vehicle charging stations, like this one seen at the Detroit Auto Show, were installed at two senior living homes in Chelsea and Dexter.Nathan Bomey | AnnArbor.com
The stations are now open at the Cedars of Dexter and the Chelsea Retirement Community, located near I-94 between Ann Arbor and Jackson. The senior living centers are both operated by the nonprofit United Methodist Retirement Communities.
The United Methodist Retirement Communities received federal grants for the charging stations as part of the ChargePoint America program. The program provides vehicle charging infrastructure to nine regions in the U.S., including southern Michigan.
“The objective is to accelerate the development and production of electric vehicles to substantially reduce petroleum consumption, reduce greenhouse gas production and create jobs,” according to the program’s website.
Both stations are available to the public at no cost. They each allow for charging at 110 volts or 220 volts.
“We are committed to respecting the environment and operating sustainable communities,” said John Thorhauer, president and CEO of the United Methodist Retirement Communities in a press release. “Offering these charging stations is consistent with how we are designing new buildings and instituting ‘green’ standards throughout our communities.”
Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at or 734-623-2584 or at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.
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