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.

New Coalition Lobbies for National EV Charging Network

To make a national EV charging network a reality, 24 groups have come together to accelerate shovel-ready charging infrastructure projects for cars, trucks and buses.

The National EV Charging Initiative is a diverse coalition representing automakers, workers, utilities, suppliers, investors and public interest advocates. The group has pledged to work together with the federal government to deploy the charging stations needed to improve air quality, create domestic jobs, address racial inequities and curb climate change.

Learn more at www.evcharginginitiative.com.

President Biden's $2T Infrastructure Plan Includes EV Charging

President Biden's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure package would support his vision of creating "the strongest, most resilient, innovative economy in the world." Top priorities include building more electric vehicle charging stations and enhancing the electric grid, among other needs.

Check out this CNBC story below to learn more: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/31/biden-infrastructure-plan-includes-corporate-tax-hike-transportation-spending.html

Biden Administration Wants to Build 500,000 New EV Chargers

What incredible news! Industry experts anticipate a multibillion-dollar federal investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure over the next decade. Our team at Voltrek looks forward to supporting this continued EV boom with our expert infrastructure solutions.

Check out this Yahoo news article for more details: https://www.yahoo.com/news/president-biden-hopes-build-500-133655027.html