EVgo commits to using 100% renewable power in the US

EVgo has announced its plans to use 100% renewable energy to power its electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the US. The company says it is buying a combination of Green-e certified wind and solar energy through its electricity suppliers and renewable energy certificate (REC) partners across the US. In California, EVgo is currently procuring 100% solar RECs and intends to purchase bundled renewable energy from its partners as they become certified through the California Air Resources Board Renewable Energy
May 13, 2019 Read time: 1 min
8881 EVgo has announced its plans to use 100% renewable energy to power its electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the US.


The company says it is buying a combination of Green-e certified wind and solar energy through its electricity suppliers and renewable energy certificate (REC) partners across the US.

In California, EVgo is currently procuring 100% solar RECs and intends to purchase bundled renewable energy from its partners as they become certified through the California Air Resources Board Renewable Energy Pathways programme.

Looking ahead, EVgo plans to double its network capacity by year-end 2020, increasing the number of convenient locations for drivers to fast-charge their vehicles.

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