Charging & Fueling
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On January 30th, 2025, The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) received notification from our Program Officer at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) stating that all FHWA grant programs have been paused. We have been notified that no bills will be approved for submission into the FHWA e-Delphi funding drawdown system at this time.
MCEC is notifying our partners that we are unable to cover any expenses you incur for CFI 1A currently. While this situation does not affect the majority of our subrecipients since we are still in the PRE-NEPA phase, it does have implications for our Outreach and Education and Workforce Development programs. We are working on the back end to ensure that the CFI 1A grant remains in compliance, thereby avoiding any termination due to non-compliance with the grant terms. Last week, our Q4 report was submitted and subsequently accepted by our Program Officer.
Additionally, MCEC has not yet received a signed contract for CFI 1B from FHWA. There is a possibility that this contract may not be signed despite being awarded. We encourage you to contact your government officials to emphasize the importance of this funding and the impact on your organization if it is not received.
We encourage you to contact your government officials to emphasize the importance of this funding and the impact on your organization if it is not received.
Our team will keep you informed as new information becomes available.
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant (CFI) provides funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and invests in innovative workforce development. Through CFI, statewide public and private partners, the Maryland Equitable Charging Infrastructure Partnership (MECIP), will collaborate to expand equitable charging infrastructure throughout the State of Maryland. These additional charging sites will ensure that all electric vehicle owners in Maryland will have access to EV charging stations. With increased access, more Marylanders will feel confident purchasing electric vehicles, knowing there are nearby locations to charge.
Approved Charging Sites
A total of 58 MCEC Community Charging Sites have been approved across Maryland. These locations are marked in the maps below with blue pins. Additionally, communities that fall under the Justice40 Initiative are highlighted in pink.
Resources
Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
This document details the necessary considerations for creating accessible EV charging stations, including parking spot locations, charger position, and charging station signage.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – CFI Grant
This document is a notice from the Department of Transportation regarding the CFI grant, including grant details, timeline, and requirements.
Past Events
July 18, 2024 @ 3:000pm – Open Call to Participate in the Maryland Clean Energy Center Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Opportunity (Round 2)
Join the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) on July 18th from 3pm to 4pm to discuss the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the next round of the DOT/FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant. MCEC is looking to bring together a collaborative group with shovel ready projects for Electric Vehicle charging station installation throughout the state. The focus of the application will be on rural areas and local communities with EV Charging helping to fill in gaps and benefit Justice40 communities.
MCEC will be submitting both a COMMUNITY application and a CORRIDOR application for Round 2. We encourage everyone to bring their best ideas to the meeting to ensure we develop an innovative application and stay competitive in Round 2. The Notice of Funding Opportunity can be found here. Please note there are differences between this year’s application and last year’s application, which will be discussed at the meeting. A total Project Match of 20% is required for all projects.
You can watch a recording of the meeting here.
You can view the meeting presentation here.