CANTON -- The Village of Canton recently installed two electric car chargers in the downtown municipal lot off Hodskins Street.

With incentives and subsidies from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and National Grid, a Level 2 (roughly 7 kw) charger and a fast charger (25 kw) charger were installed and are available free to the public.

For anyone interested in learning more about electric cars, a series of free webinars is being presented by Drive Green with National Grid (http://drivegreen.nationalgridus.com/learn/).

These events will address some practical questions of how to make an electric car fit into your lifestyle.

"Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging" will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from noon-1 p.m. Curious about how to install charging at home, find public charging stations, and charge on long road trips? Register for this crash course to learn how easily charging can replace trips to the gas station. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6424667852252753677 .

"Five Ways You'll Save On Maintenance With An Electric Car" will be available Monday, Nov. 9, from noon-1 p.m. Electric cars are low maintenance, and that translates to saving money and time at the service center. Register to learn why an electric car is easy and inexpensive to own compared to the gas-powered car you drive now. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7811291652855149069 .

"How To Buy A Pre-Owned Electric Car" will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8, from noon-1 p.m. There's a growing number of good-condition, low-mileage electric cars on the market. Need help navigating finding the right electric car at the right price? This webinar will tell you everything you need to know if you're thinking about going electric, but don't want to buy a new car. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4032969477776474124 .

Visit drivegreen.nationalgrid.us.com for more information.