Orange County Begins Introducing Electric Vehicles And Park Equipment Across County Parks

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Orange County has begun adding new electric vehicles and maintenance equipment throughout its park system following the approval of nearly $1.2 million in state funding.

The funding was awarded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Clean Energy Communities Program and is being used to replace older gas-powered equipment with new electronic equipment.

The upgrades include electric utility vehicles, landscaping equipment, and additional clean-energy infrastructure across the county’s 12 parks, which welcome almost a million visitors each year.

County officials said the new equipment is expected to reduce emissions, lower long-term operating expenses, and create quieter conditions for visitors and employees.

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus said the investment will modernize the park system while supporting the county’s clean-energy goals.