The federal courthouse in downtown Las Cruces is among the federal buildings slated to receive electric vehicle charging ports across the United States, the General Services Administration announced Tuesday.
Federal funds through the Inflation Reduction Act include $25 million for the EV ports, with the first $20 million distributed for projects at 33 federal buildings in 21 states, according to a news release. Among them is the U.S. courthouse in Las Cruces, located at 100 N. Church Street, which will install 16 ports.
Federal agencies are required to adopt electrical vehicle fleets, replacing 600,000 government vehicles with zero-emission models.
GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan said in the news release that the move not only reduces carbon emissions but also helps stabilize a domestic market for electric vehicles. “Investments like these help us get a triple win by creating more jobs in the green economy, saving taxpayer dollars through increased efficiency of federal operations, and creating healthier communities all across the country,” she stated.
The GSA said the installations could reduce carbon emissions by 1,472 million metric tons annually.
The agency did not estimate when the work would be complete.
