05/28/2026
The clean energy transition is becoming more visible in everyday life.
Menards stores across Illinois are adding EV charging stations as part of a broader push to expand charging infrastructure and support electric vehicle adoption.
This matters because accessibility and convenience are critical to the future of electrification. When charging becomes part of normal daily routines — shopping, dining, errands — it helps remove barriers for consumers considering EVs.
Illinois continues positioning itself as a growing hub for electrification, renewable energy investment, and clean infrastructure development. ⚡🚘
A developer building chargers at some of the home-improvement brand’s locations discusses the promise — and pitfalls — of siting EV infrastructure at…