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New EV Charging Stations Open in East Moline, Funded by Illinois Act
What happened
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 24, 2026, for new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the East Moline Public Library. The chargers, which are Level Three capable, are part of a larger initiative involving Rock Island County and the state of Illinois. The project received over $1 million in investment and is the first of four planned charging stations in the Illinois Quad Cities.
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Why it matters
The infrastructure project was funded through the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and involved partnerships between local, state, and federal entities. The library was selected as a downtown location intended to support local economic development by attracting travelers and EV drivers.
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Who's involved
- Rock Island CountyRock Island County is the county whose mass transit agency spearheaded the project.
- East MolineEast Moline is the city hosting the public library where the charging stations are located.
- IllinoisIllinois is the state whose act provided the funding for the infrastructure.
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The entities involved
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Rock Island County
county in Illinois, United States
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East Moline
city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States