Summary
- Air Products will be installing electrical vehicle charging stations in Massena as part of their green hydrogen facility operations
- The company received approvals from the village and town boards to move forward with the installation
- The charging stations will generate revenue for the village
- The cost of charging at the stations may differ from homeowner rates
- The hydrogen facility on Pontoon Bridge Road is scheduled to be operational by the first quarter of 2027
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Air Products will be installing electric vehicle charging stations in the Massena community as part of their green hydrogen facility project. The company received approval from both the village and town boards to move forward with the installation. The charging stations are a requirement of the air quality permits needed to operate the new facility and demonstrate a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company negotiated an agreement with the Department of Environmental Conservation and is seeking authorization to install the charging stations throughout the village.
The village board has approved the plan for the charging stations, which will generate revenue for the village. The specific locations for the charging stations have not been determined yet. Residents raised concerns about the regulation of costs for using the charging stations compared to purchasing gas. The mayor explained that the rates charged would be based on the open market purchase power rate, which may vary depending on the demand for power. Massena Electric sometimes has to buy additional power from the market at higher costs during peak periods.
Air Products is developing a hydrogen facility on approximately 84.4 acres of land in Massena, which will produce up to 35 metric tons of green hydrogen daily using renewable power supplied by the New York Power Authority. The facility will use electrolysis to produce liquid hydrogen and will require approximately 1 to 1.2 million gallons of water daily. The company plans to purchase water from the village of Massena for operation, with an estimated annual cost of $300,000. Construction has begun on the site, with buildings being erected to allow for indoor work during the winter season.
The company is investing around $500 million in the hydrogen facility and aims to complete construction by 2026, with the project scheduled to be online by the first quarter of 2027. The startup process is expected to take place from March to August 2026, and the goal is to have everything finalized by the third quarter of 2026. The facility will play a significant role in producing green hydrogen using renewable power, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability in the community. The installation of electric vehicle charging stations is part of the company’s commitment to promoting environmentally friendly solutions in the Massena area.
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