April 2026,

EZ Ride congratulates  the Atlantic County Utilities Authority  (ACUA) on earning two Gold EV Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certifications for workplace EV charging and fleet electrification at their Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township and Water Treatment Facility in Atlantic City.

The recognition caps a 20-year commitment to clean transportation. Since introducing hybrid vehicles in 2004, ACUA has steadily expanded its fleet with plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure.

The momentum has accelerated in recent years. In 2024, ACUA added an all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning and tested an electric front loader. By 2025, it expanded its charging infrastructure and piloted an electric- powered refuse truck, demonstrating readiness to electrify even heavy-duty operations.

Today, employees have access to on-site EV charging, and ACUA plans to install a public dual fast-charger and add Level 2 chargers at its recycling center in Egg Harbor Township.

The progress is driven by Matthew DeNafo, President of ACUA, who has made electrification a strategic priority. “ACUA is committed to reducing our impact on the environment,” DeNafo said. “We will continue to expand the use of EVs in our fleet and make our charging infrastructure available to employees and the public. Transitioning to EVs helps reduce emissions and supports our mission to protect the environment from pollution.”

The future is electric. While EVs currently represent about 4% of light-duty vehicles on the road, New Jersey recorded approximately 72,000 EV registrations last year, accounting for more than 13% of all new vehicle registrations. Rising gas prices, particularly above $4 a gallon, continue to accelerate consumer interest in electric vehicles. For  workplace charging support or EVAL information, contact EZ Ride at [email protected] or (201) 939-4242, ext. 123.

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