Go electric with PCC!
Electric vehicle expansion planning: Help us plug into the future
The Office of Planning & Capital Construction is excited to announce a new initiative that will promote Electric Vehicle (EV) use across PCC campuses and centers. The EV Transition Plan is part of the College’s commitment to climate justice and lasting environmental sustainability.
At PCC we’re all in this together! And when it comes to climate justice, we’re working for change toward lasting environmental sustainability. Students, faculty, staff, and other community members are encouraged to share their experience with electric vehicles to help inform this district-wide plan to increase EV charging access at PCC sites.
In alignment with Portland Community College’s mission to deliver access to quality education while promoting sustainability, and in conjunction with the College’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), the EV Transition Plan will expand PCC’s EV charging infrastructure and reduce its overall carbon footprint. Timeline: The PCC EV survey will be open from 9/15/24 – 10/18/24. The Transition Plan draft will be reviewed winter 2025. In spring 2025, the final Transition Plan will be released, alongside identified priority projects.
Top 4 reasons PCC is expanding electric vehicle use
- Commitment to sustainability goals in the Climate Action Plan
- EV use reduces smog pollution and greenhouse gas production
- Less spending
- Tax credit and government programs for EVs decrease transportation costs
- Lower fuel and maintenance costs
- Charging is half the cost of gas and EVs have fewer parts to maintain
- Improvements to the student experience
- EVs support healthy campuses, promote accessibility, and climate justice
Find more info on current PCC EV charging stations available district-wide.