Mercer County Achieves Prestigious EVAL Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Transportation
Mercer County announced that it has received EVAL Certification at eleven county buildings and facilities. EVAL is a national certification, backed by the United States Department of Energy, which recognizes workplaces that take steps to facilitate their employees’ use of electric vehicles and other forms of clean transportation on their way to and from work. These certifications reflect Mercer’s progress as it builds out electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The county has installed fifteen electric vehicle charging stations, including 4 DC Fast Chargers, across its worksites.
Mercer County properties have been certified as follows:
- Hopewell Valley Golf Course – GOLD
- Mercer County Improvement Authority – GOLD
- Mercer Meadows Hunt House – GOLD
- Mercer Office Park – GOLD
- Mountain View Golf Course – GOLD
- Princeton Country Club – GOLD
- Mercer County Administration Building – SILVER
- Mercer County Technical Schools Assunpink Center – SILVER
- Mercer County Technical Schools Sypek Center – SILVER
- Mercer Oaks Golf Course – SILVER
“Mercer County is excited to join the ranks of EVAL certified organizations,” said County Executive Dan Benson. “We’re serious about our commitment to sustainability, and that means making it as easy as possible for our employees and residents to make an energy-saving choice like driving an electric vehicle.
About EVAL Certification:
EVAL (Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership) Certification is a rigorous assessment program designed to assist, certify and celebrate employers and businesses dedicated to advancing clean transportation opportunities for their employees.
EVAL certifies employers for a range of initiatives – from providing electric vehicle (EV) charging, options for carpooling, biking, public transportation and incentives for sustainable work commute. For more information about this program, please visit www.evalcertification.org.
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