Electric Vehicles

Do you have an electric vehicle?

UB is proud to be partnering with National Grid and ChargePoint to offer electric vehicle owners three new locations to charge their vehicles. To better serve those with electric vehicles, we are collecting data on the types of vehicles that will be using the stations.

Tell us about your electric vehicle!

How to use the chargers

There are several ways to use the charging stations at no cost to you:

· If you already have a ChargePoint card, use it here!

· If you do not have a Chargepoint card, you can:

o Call the 1-800 number on the station. The customer service representative will open the station for you and then will offer to send you a free ChargePoint card in the mail. Once you receive the ChargePoint card, you can then register it and it will be ready to use!

o Visit www.chargepoint.com and order a card. One will be sent to you.

o Visit the Fronczak parking booth between 7am and 3pm to pickup a free ChargePoint Card.

o Download the ChargePoint app and activate the app when at a charger.

Policy

There is no charge for using the ChargePoint station at UB.
In order to allow as many vehicles to charge as possible, vehicles can remain in each charge spot for no longer than 3 hours while charging.
All vehicles parked in a charge spot without being plugged in will be ticketed.

Why electric vehicles?

As a signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), the University at Buffalo is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2030.

Our Climate Action Plan recommends a number of strategies for reducing our institutional carbon footpring over time. Addressing the impact of our transportation system is a key component of the plan, and these electric charging stations will help us reach our climate neutrality goal. Switching some of our nation’s gas powered vehicle fleet to electric and natural gas will ultimately allow us to be more energy independent.

Learn more about UB's commitment to fueling electric vehicles

Look for these signs around campus!

Oil Savings in Action: Electric Vehicles

Eight states zero in on one goal

Our Green History

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6/19/14
UB releases its Climate Action Plan, which draws from the university’s comprehensive plan and sets a goal of achieving climate neutrality by the year 2030.
6/19/14
The UB Green office is created, providing environmental stewardship for campus facilities. Today, the office’s efforts include offering assistance to groups both on and off campus.
6/19/14
UB hires its first energy officer and creates the Conserve UB program, which leads to energy conservation efforts that have saved the university more than $100 million.
6/19/14
The university appoints Ryan McPherson as its chief sustainability officer, charged with creating a culture of sustainability at UB.
6/19/14
UB becomes an initial signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, a pledge to reduce the global emission of greenhouse gases.
6/19/14
UB’s environmental efforts begin with the creation of the Rachel Carson College, named for the author of “Silent Spring,” the book that sparked the environmental movement.