The City of Hammond recently received an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The city will use the funding to install electric vehicle charging stations at high-traffic city locations. EV charging infrastructure will be deployed at the Hammond Sportsplex and City Hall. The city aims to promote sustainable transportation and support the growing number of electric vehicle users in the community.
“We are excited to take this next step in building a greener future for Hammond,” Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said in a press release. “This grant allows us to make real progress on sustainability while making EV adoption more accessible for our residents and visitors.”
The Hammond Sportsplex, a regional hub for sports and community events, and City Hall, the administrative heart of the city, were chosen for their visibility and frequent use. The new chargers will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve local air quality and align with state and federal energy goals.
Two rapid chargers will be installed at the Sportsplex. A Level 2 charger and a rapid charger will replace the existing EV station at City Hall.
The project is part of Hammond’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility, clean energy infrastructure and community well-being.
Installation and completion of the charging stations is expected to be finished by the end of this year.
