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MPCA to expand electric vehicle charging network by more than 2,500 miles in Greater Minnesota

As electric vehicles (EVs) proliferate on our roads, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) continues to leverage funds from the national Volkswagen settlement to build out a network of fast charging stations so EVs can travel farther across the state. The latest project to be funded by the MPCA, announced today, will award grant funds to install up to 38 additional DC fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles.

“Minnesota has set ambitious goals for powering 20% of light-duty cars with electricity by 2030 and reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050,” said MPCA Commissioner Laura Bishop. “Funding infrastructure projects like this will help us reach our goals while supporting Minnesota’s green economy and our growing EV market.”

The funding opportunity announced today makes available more than $2.6 million to applicants who will install fast chargers 30 to 70 miles apart along seven proposed corridors. Grants are capped at 80% of total project costs, or $70,000 per fast charging station.

Learn more about this RFP in an online training session on September 15, 2020. More information, application materials, and a map of Minnesota's existing and proposed charging corridors are available on MPCA's website: EV fast charging station grants. Applications are due by 4:30 pm on November 25, 2020.

Questions? Submit your questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line: "EV Fast Charging." All questions and answers will be posted on our online FAQ.

Opportunities to share your thoughts on transportation and climate change

Interested in transportation issues and climate change? The Climate Change Subcabinet and its Transportation Action Team would like to hear from you!

Here are two ways you can get involved today:

Take a brief survey: Transportation and Climate Action Survey. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and is available from August 17 - September 4, 2020.

Join a virtual listening session and voice your opinions: Learn about potential policies related to transportation and climate change and share your thoughts on actions that are important to you.

• Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm Central
• Click the link to join via Webex: Transportation and Climate Listening Session
• Meeting number (access code): 146 946 9424

Please share these opportunities broadly with your networks.

The mission of the MPCA is to protect and improve the environment and human health.

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