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Approval of NM Department of Transportation 2025 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Application for an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 for the Purpose of Designing, Constructing, and Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Recommended Motion
I move that Council approve the submission of an NM Department of Transportation (NMDOT) 2025 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant application in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 for the purpose of designing, constructing, and installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
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Recently, County staff learned about a grant opportunity from the NM Department of Transportation (NMDOT). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), includes important new programs to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Among these programs is the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program that will provide funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network. These historic investments in EV charging infrastructure will put the United States on a path to a nationwide network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030 and ensure a convenient, reliable, affordable, and equitable charging experience for all users.
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) expects to receive around $38 million from this program over five years from the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) to install EV charging infrastructure with a US DOT priority on Interstate highway locations.
If awarded, Los Alamos County will utilize these funds to design, construct, provide power, and install three DC Fast charging units at the Municipal Building parking lot. Each charging unit will have dual ports, with a minimum capability of 150kW per un...
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