Casten Announces $114M in Federal Funding for Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Downers Grove, IL — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten has announced Illinois will soon benefit from more than $114 million in federal investments to increase access to electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state.
The funding was awarded through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, authorized by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus will be awarded over $14 million for community charging stations, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will receive $100 million for Heavy-Duty transportation and freight charging stations.
In total, the funding is expected to result in more than 200 new electric vehicle charging stations and more than 730 new electric vehicle charging ports across Illinois. At least six communities in the 6th Congressional District, Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Countryside, Darien, and Chicago Ridge, will benefit from this critical funding.
“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, folks across the 6th District and throughout Illinois will see new electric vehicle charging stations installed in high-traffic areas, publicly accessible facilities, and more,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “I’m proud to see this federal funding come to Illinois to expand our electric vehicle charging infrastructure and further cement Illinois’ reputation as a leader in innovation, clean energy, and technology.”
“This grant will allow investment in diverse communities who are preparing for transportation electrification through our EV Readiness Program and support the growth of a network of community charging throughout the region. We are grateful for this opportunity,” said Kevin Burns, City of Geneva Mayor and Caucus Environment and Energy Committee Chairman of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
More information from the U.S. Department of Transportation can be found here.
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