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CHARGE EV

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Electric Cooperatives Create CHARGE EV

Regional electric vehicle charging network will alleviate range anxiety, encourage EV adoption

Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) is one of 29 electric co-ops who have joined together to create a regional electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota named CHARGE EV, LLC. The network includes more than 30 Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations.

“We are excited about being part of the CHARGE EV network with our fellow electric cooperatives in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa,” said Mike Wade, president and CEO of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative. “As the sale of electric vehicles increases, we want to ensure that drivers have adequate charging locations as they travel in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest.”

The group of co-ops is planning for future growth in EVs, and wants to alleviate “range anxiety,” which is the concern some people have about traveling in an EV without a place to charge their vehicle.

"Our goal is to provide EV owners peace of mind driving from Iowa to northern Wisconsin, or from Minnesota to Illinois, knowing there are co-op powered chargers along their route. That will give people confidence to consider an EV and encourage growth in the EV market," said Jeff Springer, manager of Innovation and Efficient Electrification at Dairyland Power Cooperative located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The CHARGE EV infrastructure is just the start as the group plans for additional investments in the EV market including member education on installing home chargers and encouraging members to test drive EVs.

CWEC’s support of electric vehicles began in 2019 when it installed a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at its Rosholt headquarters for the public to use. Also, in 2019, CWEC purchased a Chevrolet Bolt to help educate its members and surrounding communities about electric vehicles. The Bolt is a 100% electric vehicle.  

“The age of electric vehicles is dawning and CHARGE EV is a great example of the support electric cooperatives provide the rural communities we serve,” Wade said.

Charger locations and other information can be found at www.charge.coop.

Participating Electric Cooperatives

Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative, Friendship, Wis.

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Inc., Postville, Iowa

Barron Electric Cooperative, Barron, Wis.

Bayfield Electric Cooperative, Iron River, Wis.

Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative, Rosholt, Wis.

Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative, Cornell, Wis.

Clark Electric Cooperative, Greenwood, Wis.

Dairyland Power Cooperative, La Crosse, Wis.

Dunn Energy Cooperative, Menomonie, Wis.

East Central Energy, Braham, Minn.

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Fall Creek, Wis.

Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services, Albert Lea, Minn.

Heartland Power Cooperative, Thompson, Iowa

Jackson Electric Cooperative, Black River Falls, Wis.

Jo-Carroll Energy, Elizabeth, Ill.

Jump River Electric Cooperative, Ladysmith, Wis.

MiEnergy Cooperative, Rushford, Minn.

Oakdale Electric Cooperative, Oakdale, Wis.

Oconto Electric Cooperative, Oconto Falls, Wis.

People’s Energy Cooperative, Oronoco, Minn.

Pierce Pepin Electric Cooperative, Ellsworth, Wis.

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, Centuria, Wis.

Price Electric Cooperative, Phillips, Wis.

Richland Electric Cooperative, Richland Center, Wis.

Riverland Electric Cooperative, Arcadia, Wis.

Rock Energy Cooperative, Janesville, Wis.

Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative, Lancaster, Wis.

St. Croix Electric Cooperative, Hammond, Wis.

Taylor Electric Cooperative, Medford, Wis.

Vernon Electric Cooperative, Westby, Wis.

Washington Island Electric Cooperative, Washington Island, Wis.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Capital Credits
    • Political Action
    • Member Involvement
    • Corporate Information
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • History of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
  • Electric Service
    • Service Map
    • New Construction
    • Conversion Guide
    • Service Disconnection
    • Service Requirements
      • CT Cabinets/Meters
      • New Service Hookup
      • Wiring Affidavit
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Outdoor Lighting
    • Vegetation Management
    • Tree Work Request
    • Power Line Safety
  • Billing
    • Pay Your Bill
    • Payment Options
    • New Member Application
    • Rates & Fees
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Energy Assistance
    • Address Change
    • Member Contact Information
    • Meter Tampering Policy
    • Outage Notification
  • Member Services
    • Dairy Farm Rewiring Loan and Grant Program
    • Co-op Connections Program
    • Operation Round Up
    • STEAM Grant
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Youth Leadership Conference
    • Energy Audits
    • Energy Conservation Rewards
    • Load Management
    • Gift of Light
    • Life-Support Equipment
  • Products
    • GenerLink Transfer Switch
    • Water Heaters
  • Renewables
    • Complimentary Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    • CHARGE EV
    • New Distribution Generation System Procedures
    • Solar Demonstration System Output
    • Solar Demonstration System
  • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Community Room
    • Electric Demonstrations
    • Emergency Responder Safety Tips
    • Toys for Tots
    • Tree-Based Energy
    • Community Events Calendar
    • Shop Local Year-Round
  • News
    • 2023 Annual Meeting
    • Foundation for Rural Housing Reimbursment
    • Emergency Management Contacts
    • 2023 Member Photo Contest
    • 2022 "Life in Rural Wisconsin" Winning Photos
    • 2022 Member Appreciation Breakfast Photos
    • Safety Before & After Storms
    • Scam Alert
    • Electric Line Newsletter
    • Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News
    • Energy Efficiency Rebates Available
    • Food Pantry Collection
    • Momentary Interruptions