Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting in January 2025

The City of Goleta is excited to bring the City Hall Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Project to life. A total of 17 Level 2 PowerFlex chargers are now available to the community at Goleta City Hall (130 Cremona Drive) thanks to the collaboration of the City’s Sustainability Program, Southern California Edison (SCE), PowerFlex EDF Renewables, and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBAPCD).

To celebrate the completion of the EV Charging Project and the success and leadership of the City of Goleta, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Goleta City Hall in January 2025 (stay tuned for details!).

In September of 2020, the State of California issued an executive order requiring all new passenger vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2035. As one of the main barriers to switching from a gas-powered vehicle to one that runs on electricity is lack of access to reliable charging, the City is committed to providing publicly available EV charging at City-owned facilities. With this recent installation, the chargers at City Hall meet Level 2 charging standards – meaning that they have 208-volt to 240-volt plugs, adding 20 to 60 miles per hour of charge.

What is the purpose of the City Hall EV Charging Project?

As the state of California rapidly transitions to electric vehicle use, it is essential that the City accommodate for and incentivize increased electrification. This project furthers our efforts to facilitate a resilient and sustainable electrical grid not fully reliant on fossil fuel use. As part of the City of Goleta’s Strategic Plan to support environmental vitality and spearhead the development of electric vehicle infrastructure, the installation of these chargers at the City Hall campus is a step in the right direction.

To learn about more projects from the City’s Sustainability Division, go to www.CityofGoleta.org/Sustainability.