SemaConnect Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at The Walking Mountains Science Center in Colorado
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 09, 2015 -- SemaConnect has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at The Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, Colorado. The EV stations will be the first free and sustainably powered stations in Eagle County.
“The Walking Mountains Science Center prides itself on being a leader in sustainability and environmental education in Colorado,” said Mark Pastrone, VP of Business Development at SemaConnect. “Adding EV charging stations to this science center will cement them as an environmental pioneer in one of the greenest states in the country. The stations will attract new visitors to the Science Center, and will be a great benefit and added amenity to regular guests.”
The stations will be free and open to all members of the public to use. Power will be provided by PV solar panels along with renewable energy from Holy Cross Energy. Mobile applications for iPhone and Android as well as charging station websites can be used to find the stations and check availability. Walking Mountains’ campus is designed to not only teach guests about sustainability, but to also inspire them to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
“We want to lead by example in Eagle County and are always looking for ways to be more sustainable along with inspiring a sense of stewardship within our community when it comes to sustainability best practices,” said Kim Langmaid, Founder, Vice President and Director of Sustainability and Stewardship Programs at Walking Mountains.
Walking Mountains Science Center showcases the most efficient technologies in building and design. They are the first science center in Colorado to achieve LEED Platinum Certification through unique, green systems. These green systems include efficient building, passive and active solar, ground source heat pumps, vegetated roofs and sustainable building materials.
“Our visitors now have the opportunity to charge their EV while they’re participating in one of our programs including guided nature walks, family Pre-K programs, evening science speakers’ series and more” said Ms. Langmaid. “Walking Mountains is constantly searching for innovative solutions that foster environmental stewardship and educate about sustainability, now people can take action while they’re learning, it’s a win for our community.” The stations were made possible through the “Charge Ahead Colorado” grant from the Colorado Energy Office as well as a generous donation from Holy Cross Energy.
About Walking Mountain Science Center:
Walking Mountain Science Center’s mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education. With three locations and countless partner programs, the center showcases the highest levels of sustainable design and green building. The campus features spaces indoors and out for learning, research, multi-day excursions, interactive displays, and more. As an award-winning non-profit, Walking Mountains has been recognized for their efforts to preserve their natural surroundings and to promote environmental awareness and conservation. For more information, please visit http://www.walkingmountains.org.
About SemaConnect
SemaConnect is the leading provider of electric vehicle amenities to the North American commercial and residential property market. A complete EV support partner, SemaConnect delivers a truly modern property experience through innovative, elegantly designed charging stations and a robust and open network. The company has helped maximize property value and appeal through thousands of successful Class A deployments since its founding in 2008, for companies like CBRE, JLL, Hines, Greystar, Cisco Systems, and Standard Parking. SemaConnect remains the preferred charging solutions partner to municipal, parking, multifamily, hotel, office and retail customers across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.semaconnect.com.
Kelly McDermott, SemaConnect, Inc., http://www.semaconnect.com, +1 (301) 352-3730 Ext: 225, [email protected]
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