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Napa, CA — September 4, 2019 — The Culinary Institute of America at Copia is the first location in Napa County to offer Volta charging stations for electric vehicles. The two new charging stations installed in the outdoor parking area are free to use and are now available for the public to top off their charge while visiting The CIA at Copia.
Located in the Oxbow District in the heart of wine country, The CIA at Copia is open daily to the public and offers an array of entertaining culinary experiences delivered by CIA chefs and experts. The Volta charging stations are yet another new amenity the CIA team has put in place to provide a sustainable convenience for visitors.
“We are deeply rooted in this community and always looking for ways to make visiting our downtown Napa location as enjoyable as possible,” said Tom Bensel, managing director of the CIA California. “Like the CIA, Volta is sustainability-oriented, and the charging stations will provide some peace of mind for those living in or traveling to Napa with electric vehicles in need of a quick charge.”
The San Francisco-based Volta seeks thoughtful locations when planning new charging stations. The goal is to place them where busy individuals will need them most and The CIA at Copia is the perfect bustling hub in Napa.
“As a local Napa resident committed to fighting climate change, I am particularly excited to partner with The CIA at Copia to bring Volta to Napa and do our part,” said Chris Wendel, President of Volta.
The charging stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
About The CIA at Copia
Hailed a “foodie wonderland” by The New York Times, The CIA at Copia is The Culinary Institute of America’s epicurean destination in downtown Napa, designed for the public to immerse in the past, present, and future of food. Located in the Oxbow District, it offers an array of enticing culinary experiences delivered by CIA chefs and experts. The CIA at Copia hosts hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations, lively public events and art exhibits, a signature garden-to-table restaurant, cult wine tastings from K. LAZ Wine Collection, an exclusive 3D interactive dining experience, a late-night outdoor venue with bocce, Napa’s own Contimo Provisions casual eatery, a culinary marketplace, and The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. The CIA at Copia is also a unique setting for weddings and private events. For more information, visit www.ciaatcopia.com and follow on Instagram (@CIAatCopia), Facebook (@CIAatCopia), or Twitter (@CIAatCopia).
About Volta
Founded in 2010 out of a passion for advancing transportation, Volta has mastered the art and science of developing cutting-edge electric vehicle charging networks. Volta is accelerating the electric vehicle movement by providing seamless, simple, and free charging experiences. Thoughtfully located along the paths of our busy lives, Volta chargers are the most used in the industry. With the support of forward-thinking brand partners, Volta delivers free charging solutions to real estate owners, power to the electric vehicle community and impactful brand stories to everyone.
