The City of Hammond is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to support the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at high-traffic city locations.
The grant will fund the deployment of EV charging infrastructure at the Hammond Sportsplex and City Hall, two strategic locations aimed at promoting sustainable transportation and supporting the growing number of electric vehicle users in the community.
“We are excited to take this next step in building a greener future for Hammond,” said Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. “This grant allows us to make real progress on sustainability while making EV adoption more accessible for our residents and visitors.”
The Hammond Sportsplex, a regional hub for sports and community events, and City Hall, the administrative heart of the city, were chosen for their visibility and frequent use. The new chargers will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve local air quality, and align with state and federal energy goals. Two rapid chargers will be deployed at the Sportsplex, One Level 2 charger will replaced the existing EV station at City Hall along with one new rapid charger.
The project is part of Hammond’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility, clean energy infrastructure, and community well-being.
Installation and completion of the charging stations is expected to be finished by the end of this year.