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V O L . X X V N O. X I I I J U N E 2 4 , 2 0 1 9 22 E N E R G Y / E N V I RO N M E N T F O C U S e tax advantages should be attractive to partners. For the tribe, it's not only about the past, but about the future. e focus on renewable energy is key, Coffin says. "We're connected to Maine, and we're connected to natural resources," he says. "We're good stewards of the land, but we also need to adapt economically." Drivers plugging in Kevin Mattson, of Dirigo Capital Advisors, has been driving an electric car for a few years. It's an older-model BMW that can get 100 miles a charge using the charger he has at his Freeport home. Since he's overseeing develop- ment projects that stretch from Saco to Waterville, 100 miles isn't always enough, and he's always on the lookout for charging stations. at's made him realize that, as he sees more EVs on the road, charging stations are a necessary addition to his developments. When Run of the Mill Lofts in Saco opens next month, there will be a charg- ing station. He also recently installed them at Ballard Center, in Augusta, and Hallowell House, in Hallowell. He plans to include some in the under-development Seton project in Waterville, which will have 68 apart- ments as well as office space. "is is going to be the differentiator with developments," he says. "EVs are no longer a novelty. [Potential tenants] will be asking, 'Do they have a charging station?' In 10 years, electric vehicles will the norm and we have to get ready. In three to five years, charging stations will be commonplace in residential develop- ments, office buildings." e Natural Resources Council of Maine reported last year that 1,300 Mainers own electric vehicles. In a survey last year, the council found owners' biggest concern — 47% of respondents — is the availability of public charging stations. e Smart Electric Power Alliance estimates that by 2030 there will be 20 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads. Efficiency Maine is developing a rebate program for individuals and business owners. Estimates are it will put 900 electric vehicles on the road. Details are still being worked out for the $2.25 million program, which will be paid for with the state's $5.1 million Volkswagen settlement. e rest of the settlement money will fund incentives for electric vehicle pur- chases by public agencies and organiza- tions that serve elderly, low-income and special needs residents. Efficiency Maine estimates the money will leverage local funding for 100 electric vehicles. e state also this summer will install high-speed ChargePoint stations at Maine Turnpike Authority service pla- zas in Kennebunk and West Gardiner, on U.S. Route 302 near Bridgton/ Naples, in Farmington near the intersec- tion of U.S. Route 2 and Route 27, and on U.S. Route 201 in Jackman. Maine retailers are leading the charge. L.L.Bean in September installed eight Level II chargers (faster than the Level 1 plug-into-an-outlet home chargers) and 8 Tesla Superchargers at its Freeport complex. e chargers are free and open to the public. Hannaford, in 2016, installed chargers at stores in Augusta, Topsham, Portland, South Portland and York, partner- ing with Nissan and the EVgo Fast Charging network. Hannaford recently installed 12 Tesla charging stations at its Forest Avenue store in Portland and expects to have 39 in Maine by year's end. e chargers provide "a backbone of fast-charge stations in Maine" as well as "support the growth of zero- emission vehicle use statewide," George Parmenter, Hannaford manager of sus- tainability, said when they were installed. Users pay with an EVgo account fob, credit or debit card. Revision Energy has installed 30 electric vehicle charging stations and hired an electric vehicle coordinator. Central Maine Power offers matching grants for charging installation. Mattson is starting with Run of the Mill Lofts. While there's only one so far, "Soon it'll be unusual for a new develop- ment not to have a charging station. Eight will be normal, 16 — it's going to take a giant leap." 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