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$64 million available to fund Level 2 or DC Fast Charging stations in communities statewide
Building charging infrastructure to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is a priority for the State of Washington. The Washington State EV Charging program is offering the first round of funding - $64 million in incentives to install Level 2 and DC fast chargers throughout the state, with a goal of directing 40% of funding into overburdened and vulnerable communities.
Eligible EV charging project types are installing Level 2 stations for:
- Multi-family residential charging
- Publicly-available charging in underserved communities
- Fleet depot and workplace charging
Installing DC Fast Charging stations for:
- Publicly-available charging in underserved communities
Applications are due Dec. 1, 2023
Eligible lead applicants:
- Electric utilities
- Public agencies
- Federally recognized Tribal governments, their members, and enterprises owned by Tribes and located off Tribal lands
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations
Lead applicants are encouraged to partner with each other and the private sector, including charging companies or site hosts.
Funding cycles:
The first of two funding cycles will be offered in 2023-2025. An additional $64 million is expected in 2024-2025.
$64 million is available in this round:
- Level 2: $7,500 per plug
- DCFC: $85,000 per plug
Project period
Recipients should expect to complete Level 2 projects within 270 days, and DCFC projects within 580 days.
Projects that include priority elements may qualify for additional points. More information is in program guidelines. To learn more, we encourage you to attend an informational webinar.
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Application Webinars
Two informational webinars are planned. Learn about the application process, scoring criteria and get answers to any questions about the program.
REGISTER for webinar #1: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Next Steps
Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis - this is not an "apply early" situation. We recommend potential applicants and partners do the following:
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Determine how on-site charging may benefit your organization and community.
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Consult with your electric utility regarding your site’s readiness and capacity for the proposed project. If you do not own the property, consider drafting a site-host agreement.
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Familiarize your organization with the state procurement process and permitting process.
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Seek technical assistance: The 90-day application period ending Dec. 1 provides extra time to take advantage of free technical assistance provided by the Center for Sustainable Energy
Potential applicants should:
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Create a ZoomGrants account: Applications are accepted only through the online ZoomGrants portal. Create an account in the Zoomgrants portal. The lead applicant will complete the application.
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Download the Site Application: Next, the lead applicant will download the Site Application (Excel) from ZoomGrants. The application is designed to enter sites for the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program.
Questions?
Please contact the Center for Sustainable Energy at [email protected], (509) 715-3076
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