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Alabama to allocate $80M for EV charging stations

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November 2, 2023

Local government officials and fuel station owners recently attended an application workshop in Montgomery, Alabama, last week in the hopes of securing grants from $80 million in federal money set aside for EV charging stations, according to an al.com report.

The $80 million has been earmarked for EV charging stations in Alabama over the next five years under the $7.5 billion that was allocated in the 2021 infrastructure bill. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will administer the grants.

The state is expected to receive nearly $12 million in its first round of funding and close to $17 million every succeeding year through 2026. The first round will prioritize projects along the interstate highway system, with eligible projects located within one mile from interstate exits along designated highways.