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Washington State allocates funding for EV charging infrastructure

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January 4, 2021

The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced $9.8 million in electrification of transportation systems grants for 14 projects, with priority given to projects designed to close gaps in availability of EV charging infrastructure and communities impacted by climate change and pollution from transportation systems, according to a press release.

The grants are from the state's Clean Energy Fund, established in 2013, and will result in over 320 new plugs in 11 counties, installing Level 2, fast-charging and heavy duty public transportation charging stations. The initial round of 37 applications totaled $25 million in requests for funding.