The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection a $14.6 million grant through its Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program to expand the state’s number of electric vehicle charging stations.
Seven localities will benefit from the grant funds. In Fairfield County, Bridgeport will see the installation of 12 DCFC chargers at Brewport at 225 South Frontage Road and 12 DCFC chargers at Boca Oyster Bar/Steelepointe on 10 East Main St. In Stamford, 12 DCFC chargers will be installed at the Bedford Street Parking Garage and 12 DCFC chargers at the Summer Street Parking Garage.
These new locations will join 726 other publicly accessible charging locations across Connecticut.
“Vehicle electrification is foundational to Connecticut meeting its clean air and climate goals,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said. “The $14.6 million announced today reflects DEEP’s ongoing commitment to working with rural and urban partners to provide clean transportation options for the Connecticut residents who need these services the most. Working with these key communities to install more chargers is an example of DEEP’s focus on equity as we build out the infrastructure necessary to ensure all Connecticut residents are able to benefit from the EV transition.”
