Geneva receives electrical-vehicle readiness program award

The city of Geneva was one of 12 Chicago-area communities to complete an electric-vehicle readiness program offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd.

The program was created to prepare local governments to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Geneva received its designation Dec. 7.

Geneva earned the achievement by updating zoning codes to support new charging infrastructure, providing clear guidelines about EV charging station permitting, aligning the permitting and inspection processes with state and national standards, and training first responders on incidents involving electric vehicles.

The city also created online electric vehicle resources to educate residents and businesses.