The drive towards a cleaner, greener future in the United States received a significant boost with the allocation of $635 million in grants aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these funds will pave the way for over 11,500 new EV charging ports across the nation, helping the Biden-Harris Administration move closer to its target of half a million publicly accessible EV chargers by 2030.
Nationwide Commitment to Clean Energy
U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg highlighted the impact of this initiative, stating, “We’re proud to deliver $635 million in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grants to continue building out EV and alternative fuel infrastructure across America. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts, we now have over 200,000 publicly available chargers nationwide and hundreds of new manufacturing facilities across 40 states, creating jobs and economic growth. Today’s awards bring us one step closer to a cleaner transportation future.”
Key Projects Across Communities
This funding will support a variety of community projects, including:
- City of Juneau, AK: Receives $4 million for an EV charging master plan and pilot programs.
- City of Troy, AL: Allocated $724,000 for the installation of 10 charging stations at five sites.
- City of Phoenix, AZ: Awarded $15 million for 150 EV charging ports and solar-powered stations.
- City of Santa Cruz, CA: Secures $14.3 million for 44 EV charging locations with a focus on equity.
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District, CA: Gains $11.6 million for nine EV charging sites.
- City of San Bernardino, CA: Receives $14.1 million for 101 chargers at 15 city locations.
- City and County of San Francisco, CA: Granted $15 million for 300 EV chargers.
- City of San Jose, CA: Beneficiary of $12 million for 237 EV chargers across Santa Clara County.
- City of Pueblo, CO: Awarded $11.5 million for 260 EV charging ports in underserved areas.
- District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment: Receives $15 million for 454 EV chargers.
- City of Newark, DE: Granted $590,000 for 22 EV chargers in residential and commercial zones.
- City of Jacksonville, FL: Allocated $2.8 million for 100 EV chargers in public spaces.
- Broward MPO, FL: Awarded $17.9 million for 339 EV charging ports along fuel corridors.
- City of Gainesville, FL: Receives $11.6 million for 47 chargers near disadvantaged communities.
- City of Hollywood, FL: Secures $4.9 million for 154 EV chargers at public parks and centers.
- Athens-Clarke County, GA: Receives $4.9 million for 58 EV chargers, focusing on disadvantaged areas.
- DeKalb County, GA: Awarded $2.8 million for 259 EV chargers in public spaces.
- Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, IL: Secures $14.4 million for 389 EV and natural gas chargers.
- Indianapolis MPO, IN: Receives $12.7 million for 50 chargers in six communities.
- Louisville-Jefferson County, KY: Granted $8 million for 184 EV chargers, including an urban hub.
- City of New Orleans, LA: Awarded $9.3 million for 50 EV chargers in underserved areas.
- Massachusetts DOT: Gains $14.4 million for 472 EV chargers near transit hubs.
- City of Grand Rapids, MI: Receives $1.4 million for 32 chargers and an EV car share program.
- City of Cleveland, OH: Allocated $3.9 million for 92 EV chargers in disadvantaged areas.
- Lucas County, OH: Secures $14.1 million for 360 EV chargers in four counties.
- Cherokee Nation, OK: Receives $10.7 million for 112 EV chargers in community spaces.
- City of Renton, WA: Awarded $4.9 million for 244 EV chargers across 28 sites.
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe, WA: Granted $15 million for 172 EV chargers across six tribal sites.
Corridor Projects
- California Energy Commission: Secures $55.9 million for 130 EV chargers and one hydrogen station.
- Port of Houston, TX: Allocated $24.8 million for a hydrogen fueling station for heavy-duty trucks.
- Maryland DOT Partnership: Receives $18.6 million for six fast chargers across MD, PA, NJ, and WV.
- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation: Awarded $35.5 million for 94 EV chargers in two hubs.
Promoting Accessibility and Equity
These investments reflect the administration’s dedication to the Justice40 Initiative, which ensures 67% of funds support disadvantaged communities. The goal is to make EV charging infrastructure readily available to all Americans, whether in bustling urban centers or remote rural areas.
Acting Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Gloria M. Shepherd expressed the broader vision: “FHWA is working to expand the nation’s EV charging network to guarantee that every American can reliably and accessibly fuel their trips, no matter where they live. The grants announced today will continue this important work by investing in alternative fueling infrastructure in communities, creating economic opportunities, and advancing equity in EV charging by ensuring all Americans can share the benefits of an electrified future.”
For further information on the specific projects funded, visit the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s website.
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