DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town. 

 

During its meeting earlier this month, Green Committee member Tony Pagliarulo gave a presentation by Connecticut solar energy company Earthlight Technologies. 

 

"We have no fast chargers in Berkshire County other than the Tesla banks down in South County. So fast chargers are really the future. I mean, you're going to charge up in 30 to 40 minutes, and then you're on your way," Pagliarulo said. 

 

Due to the number of tax credits and incentives available for the town the insulation of these stations would make the town money, he said. 

 

The total cost of installing the charging stations at Pinegrove would be about $167,000, but the town would receive a $145,000 utility incentive, so it would only have to pay $22,044.08. 

 

This amount would be split into two payments of about $11,000, to be paid in the middle and the conclusion of the project. 

 

However, at the end of the tax year, following the completion of the project, the town will be credited $50,188.89 because it is entitled to 30 percent of the total cost under the Inflation Reduction Act.