Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program

 

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.

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Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Impacts

5,000+ EV chargers

Over 5,000 chargers funded at multifamily housing, public charging sites, fleet depots and workplaces

 

33 counties

Funds awarded in 33 of 39 Washington counties

$98 million

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

Electric Vehicles (EVs)
EV Charging Infrastructure

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.