State transportation departments have until August 1 to submit their proposals to the U.S. Department of Transportation for how they will utilize their share of the $7.5 billion in federal funds for electric vehicle charging allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
NATSO members interested in investing in EV charging stations should engage now with state policymakers and regulators on what these plans should look like to ensure a competitive marketplace for EV charging.
WHO SHOULD I CALL?
To facilitate these connections, NATSO is providing contact information for your State DOT EV representative, and I encourage you to reach out today. Click here to access information on how to contact your state transportation department official.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ENGAGE
I encourage you to meet with your state transportation department as well as your public service commission as soon as possible, regardless of whether you plan to invest in EV charging now or in the future.
NATSO also is providing the following resources so that you are well-positioned to receive federal grant money for installing and operating EV charging stations as well as to advocate for policy and market reforms that align EV charging markets and incentives with fuel retailers' business model.
NATSO will continue to provide resources to help you engage with your state department of transportation. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, NATSO Vice President Public Affairs at twlazlowski@natso.com.
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