Forbes Library Northampton
AvailableEV charging station in Northampton, Massachusetts on the Red E network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 470664.
At a glance
Forbes Library Northampton is a public EV charging station at 20 West Street in Northampton, Massachusetts, on the Red E network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 28, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 470664 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 20 West Street
- City
- Northampton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01060
- Coordinates
- 42.31641, -72.63587
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Forbes Library Northampton offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 51% above the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does Forbes Library Northampton compare with other stations in Northampton?
Northampton has 44 charging stations in the DOE registry with 119 ports, the 18th-most of 331 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Forbes Library Northampton accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Northampton. It is the only Red E station in Northampton. Statewide, Massachusetts has 4,921 stations and 13,009 ports, the 3rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Massachusetts, Avalon Quincy Adams in Quincy, has 83 ports.
Who operates Forbes Library Northampton?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 153 of those stations are in Massachusetts, 3% of the state's 4,921.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Sep 28, 2026, one of 674 stations in Massachusetts with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Forbes Library Northampton have?
Forbes Library Northampton has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does Forbes Library Northampton have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Forbes Library Northampton have?
Forbes Library Northampton has J1772 connectors.
Is Forbes Library Northampton open to the public?
Yes. Forbes Library Northampton is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Forbes Library Northampton?
Forbes Library Northampton is at 20 West Street, Northampton, MA 01060. Its coordinates are 42.31641, -72.63587.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 470664, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Forbes Library Northampton, Northampton, MA (AFDC station 470664)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/forbes-library-northampton-470664 (data as of October 12, 2026).