Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations Support Idaho Site Goal to Conserve Energy

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) program has added three electric vehicles and six charging stations to its Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and Idaho Falls facilities, part of the cleanup program’s efforts to adopt clean energy solutions that help lower greenhouse gases and reduce its carbon footprint.

Since 2022, EM’s INL Site cleanup contractor, Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC), has established a culture that prioritizes energy and water conservation. Its most recent achievements include replacing water meters and compressors at key locations, and installing low-flow water conservation devices and energy efficient lighting at several facilities across the INL site.

“Environmental stewardship is at the core of EM’s cleanup mission. We continually support that mission as we develop strategies and perform activities that lead to energy, water and waste reduction,” IEC Environmental Programs Senior Manager Scott Reno said. “Our team’s efforts are one part of the equation; we must all do our part in protecting our natural resources.”

-Contributor: Jessica Vasseur