Description
The California Energy Commission is offering a competitive grant under the NEVI Formula Program to fund high‑powered DC fast‑charging stations for medium‑ and heavy‑duty electric vehicles along the state’s Alternative‑Fuel Corridors. Applicants must design, site‑prepare, procure, install, and commission a charging facility that meets a minimum of 3 MW name‑plate capacity, includes at least eight ≥ 150 kW CCS‑type 1 ports, and is “MW‑Ready” for future expansion. The grant covers up to 80 % of allowable project costs (capped at $8 M per project) with a mandatory 20 % match (≥ 50 % cash). Recipients must also provide a data‑management and cybersecurity plan, adhere to Buy‑America and Davis‑Bacon requirements, and maintain ≥ 97 % uptime for five years.
• Minimum project: ≥ 3 MW capacity, ≥ 8 DC fast‑charging ports (≥ 150 kW each) with CCS‑type 1 connector.
• Funding: Up to $8 M per project (80 % of costs) with a 20 % match; maximum award per applicant $13.9 M.
• Required deliverables: Site plan, CEQA worksheet, NEPA PES form (including GeoTracker and FEMA flood map attachments), utility verification, O&M plan, cybersecurity plan, and five‑year operational commitment.