Hydroelectric power company Hydro Tasmania’s past, present, and future converged at Waddamana in the Central Highlands last week, with CEO Ian Brooksbank unveiling an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger at the site of Tasmania’s very first power station.
Located in Tasmania’s geographic centre, the charger will fill an existing gap for EV motorists driving between the Bothwell/Kempton area in the south and the state’s north. It will also serve to attract more visitors to the area to enjoy the Waddamana heritage experience.
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Brooksbank said the EV charger, supplied by Hobart-based renewable power company I Want Energy, will be free to use and available during the Site’s opening hours.
“Hydro Tasmania is proud to launch this EV charging station open to the public, supporting greater uptake of the technology to helping reduce emissions,” Brooksbank said.
“Hydro Tasmania is as committed to providing the state with renewable energy solutions as it was over 100 years ago.”
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The transport sector is a major contributor to Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles, powered by Tasmania’s renewable energy, have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of the state’s vehicle fleet, through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and transport costs.
The economic and environmental benefits of driving electric include reduced fuel costs, higher efficiency, reduced traffic noise, and air quality improvements.
