Charging stations

Costing a total of $36,560, the two systems will be stations for public use at two locations within the Port’s jurisdiction. One in front of the District headquarters building at 333 Ponoma Street and one in front of the port’s building at 105 East Port Hueneme Road.

“Installing EV charging stations reinforces the Port’s commitment to energy efficiency, helps reduce air pollution, and gives back to the community, all goals laid out in our 2020 Plan,” said Manuel Lopez, harbour commission president.

The Port of Hueneme intends to install two dual-cord charging stations in convenient, publicly accessible locations to communicate to the community that owning an electric vehicle is a realistic and suitable alternative.

Not only would this reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve air quality, but will aim to contribute to the development and addressability of green infrastructure available in Ventura County.

Mike Villegas, VCAPCD’s executive officer, said, “The port is really out in front on environmental issues starting with shorepower, battery storage and now electric vehicle chargers, the Air Pollution Control District greatly values the partnership with the Port of Hueneme.”

He concluded: “This project yet again demonstrates the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to improving local air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and good environmental stewardship.”

“The introduction of EVs into the light-duty vehicle fleet is an important component of the overall strategy to achieve state and federal air quality standards in Ventura County.”

Currently, the nearest charging stations are located in downtown Oxnard and at 1400 Vanguard Drive in Oxnard.