Where
825 Pine Street (the back side of the Foundation Building) in downtown Seeley Lake
Contact
Dan Rogers, Manager of Energy Services, Missoula Electric Coop:
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About the Project
There's a network of superchargers planned for the Mission Valley and Flathead Valley, for travelers heading from Missoula to Glacier. MEC didn't want the Seeley-Swan corridor to get left behind for tourism. That's why this project was born.
Seeley Lake's first electric vehicle charging station was completed in summer 2022. One fast-charging station and one Level 2 charger were installed on the grounds of the Foundation Building.
Missoula Electric Cooperative (MEC) received a grant from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in an effort to expand travel options across Montana for electric vehicle drivers.
“The funds awarded focus on establishing fast-charging locations for Montana’s key travel corridors with access to popular travel sites such as Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. While fast-charging stations are important to travel long distances with short charging stops, Level 2 chargers also play important roles. The Level 2 chargers funded by DEQ are located in key downtown or destination locations. Charging times are longer with Level 2 stations, but they encourage electric vehicle drivers to plug in and explore the surrounding area which helps drive business to local stores and restaurants.”
Read the full article in the December 16, 2021 issue of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder: https://www.seeleylake.com/story/2021/12/16/news/new-electric-vehicle-charging-station-coming-to-seeley-lake/8093.html
About the Partnership
Missoula Electric Coop is is a member-owned, non-profit rural electric utility cooperative. The Seeley Lake Community Foundation is a separate 501c3 nonprofit that owns the Foundation Building.
“…MEC decided that working with a centrally located, community nonprofit, like the SLCF, the EV charging station would not only be an investment in the Seeley Lake community but it would benefit locals and visitors alike.”
Read the full article in the December 16, 2021 issue of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder: https://www.seeleylake.com/story/2021/12/16/news/new-electric-vehicle-charging-station-coming-to-seeley-lake/8093.html
825 Pine, downtown Seeley lake
