U.I. installs its first home plug-in station

EASTON, Conn. (AP) - The United Illuminating Company has installed its first residential plug-in electric vehicle charging station in Easton.

U.I. wants to test and monitor the new technology to determine how well it works for electric vehicle customers.

The station was installed at the home of Kevin Porter. U.I. will monitor Porter's use and charging patterns.

During the 24-mile commute to his job, Porter is driving a Chevy Volt, which uses gas and electricity to run. Porter says he hasn't used any gas so far, driving to work on a single charge that works out to about 7 cents a mile.