Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and connect people across the state to the cost-saving, clean-air benefits of electric vehicles.
The latest round of Electric Mobility Grants will support a variety of initiatives, including the purchase of electric vehicles and assistance for nonprofits to improve their charging infrastructure. The funding aims to benefit underserved communities. Additionally, community-focused organizations and nonprofits will have the opportunity to acquire electric vehicles to help them fulfill their missions. EV charging stations will also be installed in areas lacking adequate public charging facilities.
"Pacific Power is dedicated to creating a sustainable future for our state while benefiting local communities through these transformative grants that will accelerate the transition to clean transportation," said Kate Hawley, manager, customer solutions at Pacific Power.
“Many of the grants are focused on underserved and rural communities, as part of our goal of ensuring that all our customers have equitable access to the benefits of electric transportation.”
Pacific Power has distributed more than $6.5 million in Electric Mobility Grants to Oregon communities since 2020. Funding is made possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, which is administered by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality and aims to reduce the carbon intensity of Oregon’s transportation fuels. Pacific Power raises funds for the grants through the sale of Clean Fuels Program credits that the company aggregates for customers who charge their electric vehicles at home. Grant matching and grant writing support are also available to organizations pursuing EV-related projects.
The latest round of Electric Mobility Grants will fund a diverse group of innovative projects:
Applications for the 2025 grant cycle are now open until June 30, 2025.
For information about the Electric Mobility Grant program and customer rebates for installing EV chargers, please visit PacificPower.net/EV.