June 20, 2023
Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov
LA County Library Partners with County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department and Southern California Edison to Offer 26 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rosemead Library Parking Lot
In continued efforts to educate communities about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, LA County Library, County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department, and Southern California Edison will host a family friendly event that features opportunities for attendees to explore electric vehicles, speak to electric vehicles drivers, practice using a charging station, and learn about incentives to owning an electric vehicle.
The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department partnered with LA County Library to install an EV charging station at Lancaster Library in April 2022 as part of its sustainability plan to install 5,000 charging stations at County facilities by 2025. As the County moves forward in making that goal a reality, Rosemead Library will receive 26 electric vehicle charging stations on June 24, 2023.
WHO: County of Los Angeles Internet Services Department, LA County Library, Southern California Edison
WHAT: County of Los Angeles Internet Services Department and Southern California Edison will partner with LA County Library to host EV Charging Station Launch & Community Resource Fair
WHERE: 8800 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA, 91770
WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm / Program at 10:30 am
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