Oregon utility bolsters vehicle charging projects

Under a new Pacific Power grant program, 10 Oregon electric vehicle charging station projects spanning from Seaside to Grants Pass will receive up to 100 percent of eligible costs.

The utility is providing grant funding to help non-residential customers develop community-driven electric transportation infrastructure projects. The grant program will award $1.45 million in total to projects advancing transportation electrification in areas such as workplace charging and publicly accessible stations.

“We are continuously evaluating and investing in ways to support the communities we serve,” Cory Scott, director of customer solutions, said. “As more people take to the road in electric vehicles, they will need more ways to charge their car. This program is just one of the ways Pacific Power is helping to build out the necessary infrastructure to ensure electric vehicle drivers have plenty of options to power their daily commutes and summer road trips.”

Pacific Power has also unveiled a new free electric charging station technical assistance program for non-residential customers interested in installing charging equipment and in need of help evaluating options and costs.

“The electric vehicle technical assistance program is a first step for businesses, local governments, and non-profits interested in installing charging equipment but do not know where to start,” Scott said. “Once the analysis is complete, and they receive the report, the business could apply for a charging station grant to help pay for the costs.”