Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Electric vehicle charging stations are now available on the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS).

According to a UIS news release, City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) installed the stations in Lot I North, in the area of The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC).  Rates for charging are expected to be set by CWLP.

“This partnership reflects UIS’ commitment to providing sustainable options that support our students, employees and visitors,” said Janet Gooch, UIS Chancellor, in a news release. “By working with CWLP and the City of Springfield, we are making it easier for our community to access cleaner transportation technology.”

CWLP installed the charging stations on campus using a $629,000 Illinois Community Charging Program Grant, administered by the Illinois Finance Authority, and is part of $15 million in money through a “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program.”  The city wants to install a total of 40 new chargers at nine spots open to the public around the city.

“We’re very happy to have UIS as a partner and as a host site of these new EV chargers,” said Mayor Misty Buscher, in the same news release. “This is an ideal location to add smart city infrastructure in order to serve the University population and their visitors.”

According to UIS, each charging station “has a 240-volt Level 2 charger that delivers 25-35 miles of range per hour.”