Renua Energy Brings High-Speed EV Charging to Farmer’s Choice in New Paltz
Renua Energy has completed a DC fast charging installation in New Paltz, NY at Farmer’s Choice, a new business location conveniently situated just off the New York State Thruway.
The project brings high-speed EV charging infrastructure to the property, giving electric vehicle drivers traveling through New Paltz a convenient place to charge while expanding the availability of reliable commercial EV charging infrastructure in Upstate New York.
The installation included two 320kW dual-port StarCharge DC Fast Chargers supported by a new 800A electrical service, with Renua Energy’s team self-performing the complete scope of work from initial underground infrastructure through final charger connections.
Building the EV Charging Infrastructure Ahead of Construction
The Farmer’s Choice site was still in the final stages of construction when Renua’s crew arrived on-site.
Working ahead of the paving and landscaping crews, the team trenched conduit and wire from the property’s ground-mount transformer to a new meter pan and main service panel, laying the electrical foundation for the charging station before the surrounding site was even finished taking shape.
“The installation involved an 800A new service from Central Hudson to support two 320kW dual port EV chargers from StarCharge,” said RJ Landry, the Renua field supervisor who oversaw the crew on this project. “From trenching and conduit, to concrete pads and electrical equipment racks, and from setting the chargers and terminating the wires, our crew self-performed every aspect of the project,” Landry continued.
That end-to-end, self-performed approach — handling everything from the underground utility work to the final connections at the chargers themselves — reflects how Renua approaches every EV charging project: as a single team accountable for the entire scope, not a patchwork of subcontractors.
By coordinating the EV charging installation alongside the property’s ongoing construction, Renua was able to complete critical electrical infrastructure before paving and landscaping were finalized, helping the project move forward efficiently without requiring finished areas of the site to be disturbed later.
High-Speed EV Charging Near the New York State Thruway
The two 320kW dual-port StarCharge units at Farmer’s Choice sit within a quarter mile (450 meters) of Exit 17 (New Paltz) on Route 87, part of the New York State Thruway system.
For travelers moving along one of the state’s busiest highway corridors, that proximity makes Farmer’s Choice an easy, accessible stop to add a fast, reliable charge to a road trip or daily commute.
The location also demonstrates the role businesses and commercial properties can play in expanding New York’s EV charging network. Strategically located DC Fast Chargers can provide valuable charging access for travelers while preparing properties for continued growth in electric vehicle adoption.
Recognizing the Renua Energy Team
Renua founder and president Dave Byrne pointed to the project as an example of the company’s field execution at its best.
“I’m really pleased with how our team performed at Farmer’s Choice,” Byrne said. “The work was done efficiently, cleanly, and professionally, and I’m proud of RJ’s leadership in accomplishing this mission,” he continued.
From coordinating around active construction to installing the new electrical service and setting the charging equipment, the Farmer’s Choice project required careful planning and execution throughout each stage of the installation.
Expanding Renua Energy’s EV Charging Portfolio
The Farmer’s Choice installation adds to a substantial and growing portfolio for Renua Energy.
The company has now completed the installation of more than 310 total EV charging ports across more than 76 sites, with more than 110 of those ports being DC Fast Chargers — the fastest-charging category of EV infrastructure and the type best suited to high-traffic, travel-oriented locations like Farmer’s Choice.
That experience includes the electrical infrastructure, equipment installation, utility coordination, and construction work required to bring commercial charging stations online across a variety of properties and applications.
As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow, projects like Farmer’s Choice demonstrate the kind of full-service, self-performed installation work that allows businesses and property owners to bring reliable, high-speed charging online efficiently — even while the rest of a site is still under construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What EV charging equipment did Renua Energy install at Farmer’s Choice in New Paltz, NY?
Renua Energy installed two 320kW dual-port DC Fast Chargers manufactured by StarCharge. The chargers are supported by a new 800A electrical service from Central Hudson, running from a ground-mount transformer to a new meter pan and main service panel.
Where is the Farmer’s Choice EV charging station located?
The station is at Farmer’s Choice at 1 Old Route 299, New Paltz, New York, within a quarter mile (450 meters) of Exit 17 (New Paltz) on Route 87, part of the New York State Thruway system. Its location makes it a convenient high-speed charging stop for Thruway travelers and drivers throughout the New Paltz area.
What work did Renua Energy’s crew perform on this project?
Renua Energy self-performed every aspect of the EV charging installation, including trenching and conduit, concrete pads, electrical equipment racks, setting the chargers, and terminating the wires. The crew was on-site before the parking lot was paved and landscaping was complete.
Who supervised the installation at Farmer’s Choice?
RJ Landry, a Renua Energy field supervisor, oversaw the crew on this project. Renua founder and president Dave Byrne also recognized RJ’s leadership and the team’s efficient, clean, and professional execution.
How much EV charging infrastructure has Renua Energy installed?
As of the Farmer’s Choice project, Renua Energy has completed the installation of more than 310 EV charging ports across more than 76 sites, including more than 110 DC Fast Charger ports. This growing portfolio reflects Renua’s experience delivering commercial EV charging infrastructure throughout New York and the surrounding region.
