PPCS co-hosts Powered by Electricity event

Posted 10/3/22

RIVER FALLS – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) joined forces with St. Croix Electric Cooperative (SCEC), Univer- sity of Wisconsin-River Falls Ovce of Sus tainability, and Hope for Creation …

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PPCS co-hosts Powered by Electricity event

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RIVER FALLS – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) joined forces with St.

Croix Electric Cooperative (SCEC), Univer- sity of Wisconsin-River Falls Ovce of Sus tainability, and Hope for Creation to host the second annual Powered by Electricity event on Saturday, Sept, 24. Their collaboration brought together local vendors, electric ve –

hicle (EV) owners, and non-profit organiza – tions to celebrate all things electric.

The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Hall parking lot on the UW-River Falls campus. There were presentations from three industry experts on the topics of community solar installations, beneficial electrification, and the buildout of EV charging infrastruc –

ture. EV drivers participated in two roundta –

bles to discuss their experiences and attend – ees also had the opportunity to test-drive two Chevrolet Bolts owned by PPCS and SCEC and a Tesla Model 3 on loan from Eau Claire Energy Cooperative. "We were excited to expand our program this year by partnering with SCEC, UW-Riv –

er Falls, and Hope for Creation,” said David Chavie, PPCS manager of energy innovation and operational technology. "As utilities con –

tinue to increase generation through renew –

able sources, electric vehicles and tools be – come a cleaner way to travel and get things done.”

The EV showcase included Tesla models S, 3, X, and Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E's and F150 Lightning, Chevy Bolts, a Rivian R1T, Mini Cooper, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and an Audi plug-in hy brid. Electric bicycles were also available for test drives, as well as an electric tractor, mo – torcycle, and snow glider.

Prize drawings were held for a Milwaukee M19 FUEL 16" Chainsaw Kit (SCEC mem – bers only), a DeWalt 2X20V MAX 21.5" Brushless Cordless Push Mower (PPCS members only), and an EGO Power+ 21" Single State Snow Blower Kit (public).

Submitted by Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services