A commitment to support electric vehicle
growth
INDIANAPOLIS,
March 22, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- AES Indiana, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation
(NYSE:AES), has joined the National Electric Highway Coalition
(NEHC), a collaboration of electric companies organized around the
common goal of deploying electric vehicle (EV) fast charging
infrastructure to support the growing number of EVs and to help
ensure that the transition to EVs is seamless for drivers.
In 2021, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) along with an
initial group of member companies led efforts to support the clean
energy transformation and reduce carbon emissions across our
economy. Today, the NEHC consists of more than 60 investor-owned
electric companies, one electric cooperative and the Tennessee
Valley Authority.
"Electric vehicles are the future and we look forward to
accelerating adoption by working with members of the National
Electric Highway Coalition to support a network of convenient
fast-charging options for drivers as they travel across
Indiana and beyond," said
Kristina Lund, AES US Utilities
President and CEO. "This partnership will expand our ability to
provide customers with opportunities to utilize electric vehicles
in their everyday lives."
EEI estimates more than 100,000 EV fast charging ports will
be needed to support the nearly 22 million EVs projected on US
roads by 2030. An increasing number of drivers recognize the
benefits of an EV, but the primary concern is the availability of
charging stations during long road trips. The members of the NEHC
are addressing this "range anxiety" and demonstrating to customers
that EVs are a smart choice for both traveling long distances or
locally.
AES Indiana is committed to partnering with government
stakeholders to advance the expansion of EV infrastructure and
applauds the passage of House Bill 1221. This Bill leverages pilot
programs to provide valuable information about the impact to the
electric grid and customer usage.
Additionally, AES Indiana is taking steps to electrify its
vehicle fleet, with electric or hybrid vehicles. Transitioning to
these cleaner-powered options is part of the utility's larger
efforts to greener and cleaner energy options plus support
transportation electrification efforts throughout the AES Indiana
service territory.
AES Indiana is committed to accelerating the future of energy,
by providing safe, reliable, clean and green options to its
customers and partnering with organizations like the NEHC to
advance sustainability efforts of EV programs and
infrastructure.
Learn more about how we are accelerating the future of energy,
together at aesindiana.com/hellofuture.
About AES Indiana
AES Indiana, an AES Company, provides retail electric service to
more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers
in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana
communities surrounding Marion County. During its long history, AES
Indiana has supplied its customers with some of the lowest-cost,
most reliable power in the country. For more information about the
company, please Connect with AES Indiana
on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. For more
information about how AES Indiana is accelerating the future of
energy, visit aesindiana.com/hellofuture.
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