Politics & Government
Funding for New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Winchester
Winchester Legislative Delegation Announces $250,000 in State Funding for New Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Stations
Senator Jason Lewis, Senator Patricia Jehlen, and Representative Michael Day are pleased to announce an award in the amount of $250,000 to the Town of Winchester and EV Build LLC in Winchester to install a total of 8 new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging stations in the town.
The Commonwealth issued a total of $13.1 million in grants to 54 recipients through the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP). Recipients plan to use the funds to install 306 new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging ports at 150 locations across the state.
“I’m very pleased that the Town of Winchester will be receiving this funding to help expand the town’s electric vehicle charging station infrastructure,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “Combating climate change demands that we urgently make the switch to zero-emissions vehicles, and ensuring available and fast charging infrastructure is essential to making this happen.”
“I am excited for the new charging ports that will be installed thanks to this grant. This infrastructure update helps move Winchester further down the path to a greener, healthier future for all” said Senator Jehlen.
The MassEVIP DCFC program is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and provides grants to cover the full eligible cost to install publicly accessible DCFC electric vehicle charging stations at government-owned properties, and 80 percent of cost at all other locations, up to $50,000 per charging port.
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