Massachusetts DPU Approves $395M for EV Make-Ready Programs

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) just approved $395 million in new funding to accelerate EV charging station deployment across the Commonwealth!

This long-awaited infrastructure investment will support “make-ready” EV programs delivered by three energy companies:

• Eversource Energy’s Phase II EV Program: $188 million over 4 years 

• National Grid’s Phase III EV Program: $206 million over 4 years

• Unitil EV Program: $998,000 over 5 years 

Thanks to this fresh infusion of state funding, charging stations (including DCFC equipment) can be purchased and/or installed at little-to-no cost to the site hosts. Eligible projects include public, workplace, fleet, municipal utility district (MUD), residential and Environmental Justice Community (EJC).

With a significant backlog of projects awaiting funding, you’ll have to act fast to get your piece of the pie. Let Voltrek guide you to victory! Our EV charging experts will help you breeze through the rebate application process as well as manage every aspect of your charging station project—from start to finish.

Start the new year strong by partnering with Voltrek! Connect with us now to get started.

National Grid and Eversource Energy Aim to Invest $470M in EV Infrastructure

Two major Massachusetts utilities are seeking to spend $470 million on programs to help the state reach its goal of electrifying its transportation system over the next decade.

The proposals from National Grid and Eversource Energy focus mainly on growing and improving EV charging infrastructure. Specific goals include installing nearly 14,000 new stations, putting electric school buses on the road, and supporting new electric car-sharing programs. Final approval is expected in mid-2022.

More details at Energy News Network here: https://bit.ly/3kLrF8m

Voltrek Supports Sustainability Initiatives in Barnstable County

Voltrek is grateful for opportunities to help communities meet their sustainability goals through clean transportation solutions. Just last week, five new dual-port EV charging stations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, turned operational. This latest Voltrek project, part of Eversource Energy's make-ready EV infrastructure program, was made possible thanks to Boston-based Maverick Corporation, a fantastic project partner that performed the preconstruction and bolt-down work, and ChargePoint, which supplied the Level 2 charging station equipment.

Click here to view a Barnstable County press release with more project details.