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Oak Park's First Electric Car Parking Permit

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In February, Glenn Hunter of Oak Park was issued the first free EV Parking permit for his all-electric vehicle (EV). Branded as the E-Car, it is marketed in the US by Electric Car Company LLC, Bonne Terre, Missouri. Under the current village program all-electric vehicles can park free of charge in Oak Park through 2012. The 5-door, 4-passenger E-Car is intended for urban driving only and is limited to roads with a 35 mph or less speed limit. Mr. Hunter says his car has an operating range of at least 40 miles, costs him about $1.20 to “fill up”, and can be recharged to 50% capacity in 2 hours using 120 v. household current, the only suitable power source.

For $17,010, after 10% federal tax credit, you can start right now saving money, energy and reducing CO2 emissions. Not only does Glenn Hunter drive an E-Car, he also sells them.

See more at http://missionmainstreet.tumblr.com/search/electric+car and http://www.electric-carcompany.com/index.html.

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Community Aggregation - Smart Choice for Electric Power

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On April 5 Oak Park voters will have the opportunity to authorize the Village to search for better electricity rates for residents and small businesses. The goals of the program, called Community Choice Aggregation, are to save money and reduce our carbon footprint. If the measure is passed by a majority of voters, the Village will gather community input regarding the energy mix and cost savings goals before seeking competitive bids for electricity. If bids are not lower than current rates, the Village can elect to retain the current supplier, Exelon. Electricity would continue to be delivered and billed for by ComEd, no matter what the source, and individual customers will be able to opt out of the program.