People’s Energy Co-op
AvailableEV charging station in Oronoco, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 185008.
At a glance
People’s Energy Co-op is a public EV charging station at 1775 Lake Shady Ave S in Oronoco, Minnesota, on the ZEF Energy network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Feb 8, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 185008 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Utility |
| Open date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1775 Lake Shady Ave S
- City
- Oronoco
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55960
- Coordinates
- 44.14548, -92.53579
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does People’s Energy Co-op offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 30% below the Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a utility location.
How does People’s Energy Co-op compare with other stations in Oronoco?
Oronoco has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 2 ports. It is the only ZEF Energy station in Oronoco. Statewide, Minnesota has 1,226 stations and 3,485 ports, the 22nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Minnesota, 3m in St. Paul, has 44 ports.
Who operates People’s Energy Co-op?
ZEF Energy operates 297 stations in the registry across 24 states, with 208 DC fast and 600 Level 2 ports in total. 200 of those stations are in Minnesota, 16% of the state's 1,226.
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 Feb 8, 2021, one of 121 stations in Minnesota with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does People’s Energy Co-op have?
People’s Energy Co-op has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does People’s Energy Co-op have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does People’s Energy Co-op have?
People’s Energy Co-op has J1772 connectors.
Is People’s Energy Co-op open to the public?
Yes. People’s Energy Co-op is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is People’s Energy Co-op?
People’s Energy Co-op is at 1775 Lake Shady Ave S, Oronoco, MN 55960. Its coordinates are 44.14548, -92.53579.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 185008, 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, “People’s Energy Co-op, Oronoco, MN (AFDC station 185008)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/people-s-energy-co-op-185008 (data as of October 12, 2026).