Press Release
☷Biden Harris Administration Announces Over $46 Million to Enhance EV Charging Reliability and Workforce Development
U.S. Department of Energy ( By Press Release office)
Jan 21,2024
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President Biden ' s Investing in America Agenda is providing funding for 30 projects across 16 states and Washington , D . C . These projects aim to improve access to electric vehicle charging , create jobs , and support clean transportation solutions . Since President Biden took office , the number of electric vehicles on the road has significantly increased , and these investments are an important step towards the administration ' s goal of establishing a national network of 500 , 000 public EV charging ports by 2030 . The funding will also contribute to reaching net - zero emissions by 2050 . Secretary of Energy Jennifer M . Granholm stated that the agenda supports the development of an affordable and reliable EV charging infrastructure , built by American workers . Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the administration ' s focus on winning the EV race , creating jobs , and promoting a clean energy manufacturing economy . The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation , led by Gabe Klein , expressed pride in funding these transformative clean transportation projects that cater to local needs , generate good - paying jobs , encourage innovation , and make electric transportation accessible to all . Electrifying America ' s transportation sector is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions , addressing climate change , and improving health outcomes while reducing costs and enhancing energy security . The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( NEVI ) Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Program , administered by the Federal Highway Administration and supported by the Joint Office , are investing $7 . 5 billion to establish a convenient and reliable national EV charging network . Today ' s announcement includes $46 . 5 million in funding for these efforts . We ' ve got 5 million bucks coming in from the President ' s Investing in America agenda , which will be handled by the Joint Office . This money is going towards important areas that need attention , like making sure we have reliable EV charging infrastructure for everyone as transportation electrification keeps growing . We ' re also focusing on installing chargers in underserved communities and creating business models that prioritize energy justice . Plus , we ' re working on increasing the capacity for testing and certifying high - power chargers to make sure they ' re safe and reliable for all EV drivers . These projects are helping with clean transit and school buses , making chargers more resilient to natural disasters , and boosting workforce development programs . We ' re also leveraging funding from other federal programs to really make a difference in these communities . Today ' s awards are going to improve charger reliability , support new business models for shared mobility , and create job opportunities for underserved communities . This funding is part of President Biden ' s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , which is all about electrifying our transportation sector and encouraging private sector investments in clean transportation . The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation , created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , is here to help states and localities modernize their transportation systems and give people the option to choose electric vehicles and save money on fuel . You can learn more at driveelectric . gov . ### .
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