Changes to Corvallis School District Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Patten, Kim
As part of overall sustainability efforts, the Corvallis School District district began investing in electric vehicle charging stations in 2018 through our new bond construction projects. While the bond program funded the installation of the charging stations to cover ongoing costs, the district has set charging rates beginning September 1, 2022, as follows:
$0.25/KWh from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
$0.50/KWh at all other times
The district will review these charging rates annually to ensure alignment with other local organizations and that ongoing expenses are recovered.
The district is also transitioning to a ChargePoint model to encourage electric vehicle owners to move their vehicles once charged. Under this model, drivers will be charged $1.00 per hour to leave their vehicle at the charging station once a vehicle is fully charged. This information will display on the ChargePoint system as the vehicle is connected.
“Providing electric vehicle charging stations is just one way the district is helping to reduce air pollution and the associated health and environmental impacts caused by combustible fuels like gasoline and diesel,” shared Kim Patten, Corvallis School District facilities director. “Charging for these services ensures that operational costs are recovered.”
There are currently stations at Bessie Coleman, Garfield, Kathryn Jones Harrison, Lincoln, Cheldelin, Crescent Valley, and Corvallis High School. Once bond projects are completed, these stations will also be at Adams and Mt. View. These charging stations can charge two electric vehicles at once and are available to the community.
For questions, please contact the Corvallis School District facilities department at 541-757-5877.
Kimberly Patten (she/her)
Facilities & Transportation Director
Corvallis School District 509J
Phone: (541) 757-5877
Address: 1555 SW 35th Street | Corvallis, OR 97333