In a move aimed at improving regional air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Metropolitan King County Council has adopted an ordinance championed by County Executive Dow Constantine that formally establishes policies for the county’s electric-vehicle charging-station demonstration program. The executive thanked the council for its leadership and support for the project.

“Electric-powered vehicles can help our region cut global greenhouse-gas emissions while keeping our local skies clean and healthy,” said Executive Constantine. “I am proud that King County is leading the way toward a cleaner energy future.”

The new ordinance approves a program to install charging stations at county-owned or leased facilities. Metro Transit has already installed 39 charging stations at selected transit centers and park-and-ride lots, and the county is working with other area agencies and the private sector to identify additional potential sites for electric charging stations.