The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund (EVITP Fund) 2.0

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund (EVITP Fund) 2.0 is a grant program that aims to increase the number of electricians certified to install electric vehicle charging equipment in California. The program provides online training and certification for general electricians, and the certification is valid for three years. The program is administered by the Employment Training Panel (ETP) in collaboration with the California Energy Commission (CEC). The grant program has approximately $2,700,000 in funding available. • The program is open to businesses. • The online training program takes approximately 20 hours to complete and costs $275. • The program includes curriculum modules on load requirements, electrical codes and regulations, electric installation of direct current chargers, inductive charging, vehicle-to-grid applications, and best practices for charger installation and maintenance. • The certification is valid for three years. • The program does not train or certify contractors or employers, only eligible electricians.