County starts installation of new EV charging infrastructure

The County Sustainability Office, in partnership with Public Works, is excited to announce the start of the community's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expansion project. The first step will see the installation of 12 new EV charging stations, powered by six state-of-the-art Level 2 dual-port networked chargers, at the Municipal Building parking lot, located at 1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos.

 

Scheduled to begin October 13, 2025, and conclude by December 31, 2025, the project will help accelerate the County’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The installation of these charging stations supports the County’s Climate Action Plan, adopted by the Los Alamos County Council in November 2024, with the key objectives of expanding the EV charging network, reducing GHG emissions from local fleets, and encouraging more residents to make the shift to electric vehicles.

 

Project Scope and Features
R&M Construction, LLC has been awarded the contract for this project and will be responsible for installing the power supply systems, support pads for the chargers, bollards to protect the equipment, and providing an emergency power shut-off mechanism. The installation will be confined to the north side of the Municipal Building parking lot, near Iris Street, and is expected to cause minimal disruption to traffic or parking. Existing Level 2 chargers will remain operational during construction, but will be decommissioned once the new charging stations are fully functional. The existing Level 3 fast charger will not be accessible during construction.

 

In addition to serving public and County fleet vehicles, the new charging stations will be accessible to the broader community. A fee of $0.23/kWh will apply for public use of the chargers, helping to offset the operational costs of the new infrastructure.

 

Commitment to Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
This project is part of a broader effort to achieve the County’s ambitious environmental goals, which include reducing GHG emissions in line with the strategic targets outlined in the Climate Action Plan. The County aims to achieve a 30% reduction in emissions by 2030, 80% by 2040, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

 

The installation of the EV chargers also aligns with Los Alamos County's strategic goals of effective, efficient, and reliable services, natural resource protection, and carbon-neutral energy supply. By diversifying its energy sources and expanding the EV charging network, the County is reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable and energy-efficient future for the community.