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Alexandria recently OK'd the installation of publicly accessible curbside chargers for electric vehicles (TVs) throughout the city. Here's more about this initiative, from the Eco-City Newsletter by Alexandria Climate Action Officer Ryan Freed:
At the Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 public hearing, City Council approved a Curbside Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging program that will bring publicly accessible EV chargers to our neighborhood streets at no cost to the City.
A study by the Electric Power Research Institute estimated that about 75% of charging occurs at home. For residents without a dedicated driveway or garage, or who live in a multi-family community, home charging isn’t always an option. That gap can make driving an EV feel out of reach.
The goal of this program is to help close that gap.
Qualified vendors will be allowed to install publicly accessible curbside chargers throughout the City, giving more residents a convenient way to plug in close to home. Vendors are responsible for installation, maintenance and customer service.
Curbside chargers will have a minimalistic design and must meet siting and operational standards outlined in the program requirements.
Up to 60 chargers may be installed during the first two years. After that initial period, the City will pause new approvals to evaluate performance data and gather community feedback before determining next steps.
By expanding access to reliable charging, more Alexandrians can make the switch to an EV, which will help us reduce our carbon emissions and clean our air.
Learn more about the curbside charging program and other City initiatives to increase EV adoption on the City’s webpage.
The Eco-City Newsletter is also getting the word out about how local businesses can offer EV chargers to customers:
FREE EV Feasibility Assessments for Eco-City Businesses
Have you been thinking about installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers for your customers? EV chargers are a great way to attract new customers, keep them on-site longer and create an additional revenue stream.
Eco-City Businesses can receive a FREE EV charging feasibility assessment from the City of Alexandria. Not an Eco-City Business yet? Join today for FREE on the Eco-City Business webpage. It only takes two minutes!
To participate, you must be an Eco-City Business with access to off-street parking (owner approval required if you don’t own the parking area).
Applications are open until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 but are reviewed in the order in which they are submitted, with priority given to businesses that own their parking areas. Apply today!
