May 2026

Congratulations to the Belleville Board of Education (BOE) for completing the installation of EV chargers at all 10 district schools, working to adopt a districtwide EV charging policy, and earning EV Adoption Leadership recognition.

According to Dr. Erick Alfonso, Superintendent of Schools for the Belleville Board of Education, the initiative supports several important district goals: providing charging access for staff who drive electric vehicles, encouraging broader EV adoption, modernizing district infrastructure, and reinforcing the district’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a healthier school environment.

“As community institutions, public schools have an opportunity to lead by example,” said Dr. Alfonso. “Visible sustainability initiatives create meaningful opportunities for real-world learning and conversations with students, staff, and residents.”

The district is also exploring ways to make the chargers available to local residents in the future, which could help generate revenue to offset costs while balancing operational logistics, policy considerations, and long-term sustainability goals.

Belleville BOE’s commitment to clean transportation extends beyond charging infrastructure. The district has integrated electric school buses into its fleet and purchased EVs for administrative use through New Jersey’s EV grant program – all while maintaining fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.

The wind turbine at Belleville High School continues to serve as a visible symbol of the district’s broader sustainability efforts and its commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.

“We appreciate EZ Ride’s EV Accelerator program,” added Dr. Alfonso. “They have helped with NJ grants, EV Adoption Leadership certification, and resources to develop our new EV Charging Policy. Our Green Team considers this effort to promote emissions-free transportation crucial to making our school community healthier, benefiting students, staff, and residents.”

Join Our Next Wheels & Watts Virtual Meeting

EZ Ride continues its Wheels & Watts virtual meeting series on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. The session will include practical guidance on developing EV charging policies and installing EV charging infrastructure. Register here.