$5 million Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to open in February

$5 million Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to open in February 1/4/2021

Public feedback sought on draft guidance document

The Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, a $5 million statewide program funding electric vehicle infrastructure, is scheduled to open February 2021.

The funding will be available to purchase and install new charging stations for battery–electric vehicles while:

Directing a minimum of 50 percent of funds to disadvantaged and low-income communities; and
Expanding EV charging access statewide and closing geographic gaps in coverage.

In advance of the solicitation, the VW administrator developed a draft guidance document and is seeking comments from interested parties. Deadline for feedback is January 28, 2021. Public comments and questions may be submitted online through the program website.

For more information, view the press release.

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California Energy Commission Approves Plan to Invest Up to $115 Million for Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure and approves $25 Million for First 30 Stations under this Plan 12/9/2020

Today, the California Energy Commission approved nearly $25 million in funding for the installation of 30 light-duty hydrogen stations. This funding includes $5 million of VW funding. For more information, see the press release.

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California Energy Commission Announces Grant Funding Opportunity for Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure 1/30/2020

The California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) announces the availability of up to $115.7 million in grant funds, subject to future appropriations and Clean Transportation Program Investment Plan funding allocations, for hydrogen refueling infrastructure projects that will expand California’s early commercial light duty hydrogen refueling and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) markets and to accommodate the projected FCEV roll-out in 2021-2024. Of the up-to amount, $45.7 million is currently available.

For more information: https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2019-12/gfo-19-602-hydrogen-refueling-infrastructure

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