Aspen opens seven dual-port Level 2 charging stations, taking its public network to 38 plugs
By Eve
The city of Aspen has added seven dual-port Level 2 stations, creating 14 new public charging spaces across the Aspen Recreation Center, the Aspen Golf Club/Nordic Center, Truscott and the Red Brick Center. Sustainability Programs Administrator Tim Karfs said the network has grown from 12 plugs in 2021 to 38, meeting the 35 to 45 plug goal in the city's 2021 EV charging Master Plan. Each new location includes a van-accessible space, according to a city newsletter, and the Recreation Center stations are live with the others due the following week.
Why it matters
A municipal master plan with a defined plug target, delivered at multiple city-owned sites, is a clear example of how local authorities scope and complete Level 2 rollouts. The focus on residents and visitors without home charging points to continued demand for destination and community charging that suppliers and operators can pursue.
Source
- Original title
- “Aspen adds 14 new public EV charging spaces”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
- Updated
- 6 November 2026
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- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- United States
- Tag
- Aspen
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