If you’re using an electric vehicle to commute to Columbia Basin College, you can now charge up while you’re in class. 

Four Level 2 EV charging ports have been installed in the parking lot of the college’s Student Recreation Center. Such chargers are 240 volt and are typically capable of adding 20 to 30 miles of range per hour of charging. 

The chargers are part of a collaborative effort between the college and Energy Northwest, with funding also provided by a grant from the state Department of Ecology.  

“Sustainability is a core value of CBC. Partnerships like this help the College amplify that value and support our faculty, staff, and students who drive electric vehicles,” said Rebekah S. Woods, president of CBC, in a statement. 

The project reflects Energy Northwest’s ongoing commitment to expanding EV infrastructure as part of its broader sustainability strategy, the company said in a news release.  

The charging stations are accessible through the ChargePoint and PlugShare mobile apps.