The IIJA provides $7.5 billion to States and companies to develop publicly-accessible EV charging infrastructure. In this public comment, the FHWA requested guidance for States and localities seeking to strategically deploy IIJA funds for EV chargers. In our response, ZETA pointed to successful state programs that use a quantifiable scoring rubric to weigh distance, population, EV density, and environmental justice. To support underserved communities, ZETA recommended expanding charging locations with workforce development plans that bolster the local workforce’s training and capacity to install and service EVSE. Full text here.
