The Green Bank Science Center
AvailableEV charging station in Arbovale, West Virginia, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 143786.
At a glance
The Green Bank Science Center is a public EV charging station at 155 Observatory Rd in Arbovale, West Virginia, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 1, 2019.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 143786 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Museum |
| Open date | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $3 per session; parking fee
Location
- Address
- 155 Observatory Rd
- City
- Arbovale
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 24915
- Coordinates
- 38.43180, -79.81870
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does The Green Bank Science Center 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 32% below the West Virginia average of 3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$3 per session; parking fee”. The site is listed as a museum location.
How does The Green Bank Science Center compare with other stations in Arbovale?
Arbovale has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 2 ports. Statewide, West Virginia has 211 stations and 624 ports, the 46th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in West Virginia, American Public University in Charles Town, has 14 ports.
Who operates The Green Bank Science Center?
The Green Bank Science Center is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. West Virginia has 67 non-networked stations, 32% of its total.
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 1, 2019, one of 2 stations in West Virginia with a 2019 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Green Bank Science Center have?
The Green Bank Science Center has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Green Bank Science Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Green Bank Science Center have?
The Green Bank Science Center has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Green Bank Science Center free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $3 per session; parking fee.
Is The Green Bank Science Center open to the public?
Yes. The Green Bank Science Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Green Bank Science Center?
The Green Bank Science Center is at 155 Observatory Rd, Arbovale, WV 24915. Its coordinates are 38.43180, -79.81870.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 143786, 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, “The Green Bank Science Center, Arbovale, WV (AFDC station 143786)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/west-virginia/the-green-bank-science-center-143786 (data as of October 12, 2026).