New Jersey Board of Public Utilities awards $12.7M in EV, charger grants
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced Friday it had awarded nearly $13 million in grant funding for electric vehicle and charging infrastructure projects.
The $12.7 million will go to more than 100 awardees at 405 locations throughout the state. Nearly 38 percent of the locations are in overburdened municipalities and will expand public charger access for current and prospective electric vehicle buyers. The grants are funded through the state’s Multi-Unit Dwelling, EV Tourism and Clean Fleet Programs, officials said.
“From Sussex to Cape May County, our thriving EV charger programs are working to ensure more New Jerseyans have a place to plug in,” NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy said. “As we strive to combat the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change, reducing barriers to using an EV by building a robust network of public charging stations and supporting municipalities in electrifying their fleets remains a key focus of our clean energy agenda.”
THE MUD EV Charger Incentive Program encourages owners and operators of multi-unit dwellings to provide EV chargers for residents and guests, while the Clean Fleet program supports local and state governments to transition their fleets to electric vehicles. The state’s EV Tourism program provides grants for EV charging stations at locations like boardwalks, parks and other unique attractions, as well as overnight lodging establishments.
