Tonia Buell, Alternative Fuels Program Manager, Washington State Department of Transportation, gave this presentation outlining Washinton's recently approved National EV Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan at Forth and BEF's PNW Utility EV Roundtable on October 6, 2022.

1. Tonia Buell
Alternative Fuels Program Manager
WSDOT Innovative Partnerships
October 6, 2022
PNW Utility EV Round Table
Webinar
Washington State: EV Charging
along Highway Corridors

2. Today’s Highlights
1. ZEV Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
2. Interagency EV Coordinating Council
3. State Plan for NEVI
4. ZEV Mapping and Forecasting Tool
5. Funding Opportunities
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3. 1. ZEV Infrastructure State Grants
• State grant funding
– Open, competitive grant solicitation
– Install direct current fast charging
stations
– Upgrade existing EV charging stations
– Install hydrogen refueling infrastructure
• Corridor focus
– Complete alternative fuel corridors
– Segments of corridors
– Fill gaps of existing corridors
• Priority corridors
– Interstates, U.S. highways, State routes
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• Stations located at key intervals
– EV: 50 miles, within 1 travel mi
– H2: 150 miles, within 5 travel mi
• Mirror NEVI requirements
– Four 150 kW networked CCS ports
• Eligible applicants
– Nonprofit organizations
– Tribes
– Governmental agencies
• Next round of grants
– Applications Spring 2023
– Projects July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025

4. 1. State ZEV Infrastructure Grants
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2022 Awards:
• 24 applications, $39 million in requests
• $9.8 million in proposed awards for the installation of 12 new DC fast charging
stations and modernizing 12 original west coast electric highway sites.
• Serving 24 communities as well as highway travelers
• Invests in infrastructure along 2 interstates, 2 US routes, and 9 state routes
• 12 sites are located within/adjacent to disadvantaged communities
• 21 of the stations include a charger for ebikes, escooters, and ewheelchairs
• Includes 6 new stations at the western end of 5 state ferry routes
wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/grants/zero-emission-vehicle-grants/zero-emission-vehicle-
infrastructure-partnerships-grant

5. 2. Washington State EV Council
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The Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council (IEVCC) coordinates the state's transportation
electrification efforts to ensure the state is leveraging state and federal resources to the best extent possible
and to ensure zero emissions incentives, infrastructure, and opportunities are available and accessible to all.
Participating Agencies:
1. Commerce (co-lead)
2. Transportation (co-lead)
3. Financial Management
4. Ecology
5. Enterprise Services
6. SEEP
7. Agriculture
8. Health
9. Utilities
10. OSPI student transportation
IEVCC Responsibilities include:
a) Development of a statewide transportation electrification plan to
meet the Clean Cars 2030 target
b) Identification of all electric vehicle infrastructure grants related
including state, federal, and other funds;
c) Coordination of grant funding criteria across agency grant programs
d) Development of a robust outreach plan
e) Creation of an industry EV advisory committee;
f) Ensuring the statewide transportation electrification strategy, grant
distribution, programs, and transportation electrification activities
benefit vulnerable and overburdened communities.
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6. 3. Washington State NEVI Plan
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• WA’s portion of National EV Infrastructure (NEVI)
formula program is $71M total over 5 years.
• Must first build out Alternative Fuel EV Corridors:
– Interstates: 5, 82, 90
– US Highways 101, 195, 395
• 28 stations meet the 2022 NEVI Requirements
• WSDOT to contract for the acquisition,
installation, operation and maintenance of EV
charging stations through competitive RFP
process. Private partners are eligible applicants.
• FHWA Approved the Washington State Plan for
EV Infrastructure Deployment in September.
Alternative Fuel Corridors in Washington
Vision: All Washingtonians and visitors to have the ability to use an EV
and find convenient, reliable, and accessible fast-charging stations.

7. 3. NEVI Plan Goals
1. Continuity: Fill gaps in the EV infrastructure network.
2. Alternative Fuel Corridors: Certify existing & identify future
roadways.
3. Equitable Charging Infrastructure: Prioritize economically
disadvantaged and rural communities.
4. Equity and Innovation in Contracting: Ensure resources are
expended equitably. Award innovative approaches to implementation.
5. Plan support: Prioritize and build in collaboration with public
organizations and in support of local/regional plans.
6. Resiliency & Reliability: Provide multiple charging options.
Establish plans for operations, maintenance, & emergency response.
7. Accessibility: Make easy to locate and use. ADA and Universal
Design considerations.
8. EV Adoption: Reach 500,000 electric vehicle registrations by 2027.
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8. 3. NEVI Equity Considerations
Identify Disadvantaged Communities (DACs)
• Transportation access disadvantage
• Health disadvantage
• Environmental disadvantage
• Economic disadvantage
• Resilience disadvantage
• Equity disadvantage
Measure benefits DACs
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https://www.transportation.gov/equity-Justice40
Justice40 Initiative aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of federal
investments in climate and clean energy, including sustainable transportation,
to disadvantaged communities.

9. 4. ZEV Mapping & Forecasting Tool
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HB 1287 Zero-Emission Vehicles - Preparedness for a Zero Emissions Transportation Future
WSDOT, in consultation with Ecology, Commerce, and the office of Equity, must develop and maintain a publicly-available mapping
and forecasting tool that provides locations and essential information of charging and refueling infrastructure to support forecasted
levels of EV adoption, travel, and usage across Washington.
Funded at $8.5 million through the Commerce Operating Budget.
WSDOT’s IT/GIS team is securing an IT business analyst to develop the detailed vendor specifications and data management plan.
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10. 5. Funding Opportunities
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New Programs Under Development
The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is publishing a Request for Information (RFI)
to gather input from all interested individuals and organizations on program design for two new clean
transportation programs. Responses due by October 21, 2022.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
• $69 million for EV charging infrastructure in rural areas, office buildings, multifamily housing, ports,
schools and school districts, and state and local government offices.
• Level 2 or DC fast charging equipment
• Eligible recipients: local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, or electric utilities.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives
• $25 million for programs or incentives that promote the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles.
• Commerce must prioritize: individuals living in overburdened communities; individuals with greatest need
of assistance; and communities of color, communities with the greatest health disparities, and low-
income communities.

11. Thank you
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Tonia Buell
Alternative Fuels Program Manager
Innovative Partnerships
Washington State Department of Transportation
buellt@wsdot.wa.gov