As consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increases, York Electric Cooperative has been installing public charging stations at several locations throughout its service territory in an effort to understand member expectations, learn about the service and prepare for its impact on the electrical grid.
This initiative is the latest evidence of YEC’s commitment to providing affordable and reliable energy to its members while offering programs and services that enhance your quality of life.
YEC recently installed an EV charging station at Piedmont Medical Center’s Fort Mill campus, a decision that increases accessibility for EV owners in the Fort Mill community.
Chris Mitchell, CEO of Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill, is enthusiastic about the collaboration and the impact it has had on PMC patients, visitors and employees, which is a continuation of the decision to construct a Fort Mill campus.
In 2020, Fort Mill residents could access local services from PMC for the first time with the addition of a free-standing emergency department. Mitchell and other staff members noted positive feedback from community members, who embraced a nearby medical care service. The larger campus, located off Highway 160, is an extension of PMC’s goal to provide an option for quality care within Fort Mill, the fastest growing section of York County.
PMC designed its Fort Mill campus with convenience and accessibility in mind for patients and their families. Mitchell says YEC’s proposal to install a public charging station was a natural extension of this goal. Each EV charger is the latest effort from PMC to create a comfortable environment where electric vehicle owners will be less stressed when they or their loved ones are receiving care.
Mitchell says the service also is an attractive benefit to potential employees, who may see an onsite public charging station as a differentiator from other employers. For current employees who own an EV, the station allows them to charge their vehicles at their job, removing one more obstacle that may prevent them from providing excellent care to their patients.
“What resonates most with me is that YEC works really similar to PMC,” says Mitchell, who is a YEC member at home, as well. “They’re very invested in the community, and that’s why this relationship has always worked so well. It’s not surprising to walk into a key community meeting and see someone from the co-op there.”
YEC is always looking out for you and continues to provide services that enhance your daily lives.