The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to implement an electric vehicle (EV) charger incentive program for communities across the state.
The Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) is funding $98 million in grants to install Level 2 and DC fast chargers in publicly accessible rural and urban locations, including tribal communities, multifamily housing, schools, government facilities and fleet depots.
The program prioritizes reducing geographic and income inequalities in EV charging accessibility, with a goal to direct 40% of program funding for installations in overburdened and vulnerable communities.
CSE advised on program design, and incentive structure and continues assisting with eligibility requirements, environmental justice objectives, website development, technical assistance and outreach and application review. Project partners help with communication to key groups, including tribal, overburdened and vulnerable communities.
Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Impacts
Over 5,000 chargers funded at multifamily housing, public charging sites, fleet depots and workplaces
Funds awarded in 33 of 39 Washington counties
Over $98 million in grants awarded
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
Deploy EV charging infrastructure throughout Washington to reduce emissions, improve air quality and promote equitable access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
CSE's Role
Program design
Project management
Reporting and coordination
Technology and knowledge transfer
Outreach and technical assistance
Technologies
Key Partners
Washington State Department of Commerce
Cyan Strategies
Energy Northwest
Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition
STRUO Strategies
The Whitener Group
State Policies Supported
Washington Environmental Justice Law (Healthy Environment for All Act)
Washington Growth Management Act
Impact Statement
WAEVCP is accelerating electric vehicle adoption by deploying EV charging infrastructure throughout the state with a focus on addressing geographic and income inequities by prioritizing installations in overburdened communities.
