The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a grant funding opportunity under the Clean Transportation Program, titled "Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0" (GFO-24-604). This solicitation offers funding for projects aimed at demonstrating scalable and replicable models for deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in multi-family housing (MFH). The goal is to increase access to EV charging for residents, particularly those living in disadvantaged or low-income communities, and to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in these areas.
The grant focuses on installing EV chargers that directly benefit MFH residents, emphasizing affordable housing projects. Successful proposals will need to showcase business and technology models that can be expanded across the state, addressing both the technical and financial challenges of deploying large-scale EV charging infrastructure in multi-family residential settings. Projects should aim to overcome common barriers such as limited parking, electrical capacity constraints, and costs associated with retrofitting existing properties.
Applications for the grant are due by January 22, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with a deadline for submitting questions on November 14, 2024. All proposals must be submitted through the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal, where applicants will need to create or use an existing user account to apply. Instructions for user registration and application submission are available to assist applicants in navigating the process.
Proposed projects will be evaluated based on their potential to deliver equitable access to EV charging, contribute to California’s clean transportation goals, and demonstrate a viable pathway for expanding EV infrastructure in multi-family housing communities across the state.
