SWTCH Energy Inc.
AvailableEV charging station in Rensselaer, New York on the SWTCH network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 326002.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy Inc. is a public EV charging station at 225 Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer, New York, on the SWTCH network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 8, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 326002 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Parking lot |
| Open date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 12, 2025 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.35/kWh
Location
- Address
- 225 Columbia Turnpike
- City
- Rensselaer
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12144
- Coordinates
- 42.61730, -73.73130
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy Inc. 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 half of the New York average of 4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.35/kWh”. The site is listed as a parking lot location.
How does SWTCH Energy Inc. compare with other stations in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer has 33 charging stations in the DOE registry with 114 ports, the 25th-most of 757 cities and towns in New York. SWTCH Energy Inc. accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Rensselaer. SWTCH runs 3 stations in Rensselaer. Statewide, New York has 6,091 stations and 24,076 ports, the 2nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New York, Sky Three Residences in Brooklyn, has 154 ports.
Who operates SWTCH Energy Inc.?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 100 of those stations are in New York, 2% of the state's 6,091.
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 Jan 8, 2024, one of 927 stations in New York with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 12, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does SWTCH Energy Inc. have?
SWTCH Energy Inc. has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy Inc. have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy Inc. have?
SWTCH Energy Inc. has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at SWTCH Energy Inc. free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.35/kWh.
Is SWTCH Energy Inc. open to the public?
Yes. SWTCH Energy Inc. is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is SWTCH Energy Inc.?
SWTCH Energy Inc. is at 225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Its coordinates are 42.61730, -73.73130.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 326002, 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, “SWTCH Energy Inc., Rensselaer, NY (AFDC station 326002)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/swtch-energy-inc-326002 (data as of October 12, 2026).