Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission has announced a competitive grant solicitation for the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations with publicly accessible, high-powered, direct current fast chargers to support light-duty electric vehicle travel along major corridors in California. A total of $79 million is available for awards under this solicitation. This solicitation is open to all private entities, excluding investor-owned utilities, and is also open to California Tribal Organizations serving California Native American Tribes.

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Important Dates

A pre-application workshop will be held January 14, 2026 and applications are due March 25, 2026.

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‍If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Wendy Morgan (wendy@cte.tv).