The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has announced the reopening of the application period for three grant programs aimed at increasing electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state and electrifying government fleet vehicles. Applications officially open today, Thursday, February 22, for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) Electric Vehicle (EV) Tourism, Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD), and Clean Fleet programs.
“New Jersey’s EV initiative is a national model for creating an electric vehicle ecosystem,” said Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “Our suite of programs makes EV charging more accessible throughout the state, whether at popular tourist destinations or in our cities where residents often lack charging options. Increasing the number of EVs on New Jersey’s roads helps reduce emissions, which not only creates a healthier environment but healthier communities, too.”
BPU’s EV Tourism program provides funding for public EV chargers at tourist destinations around the state, encouraging residents and out-of-state travelers to choose New Jersey to charge up and unwind at one of the state’s many destinations. Applications for the FY2024 program will be accepted until May 30, 2024.
BPU’s Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Program provides grants for government and non-profit entities for the purchase of electric vehicles and EV chargers for both public and fleet use. Eligible entities include local schools, municipalities, state agencies or boards, state commissions, state universities, community colleges, county government, and county authorities. Applications are accepted until funds are expended.
BPU’s Multi-Unit Dwelling Charger Incentive Program was designed to encourage owners and operators of multi-unit dwellings to provide EV chargers for residents and visitors. Eligible multi-unit dwellings are apartments, condominiums, or mixed residential locations that feature a minimum of five units and have dedicated off-street parking. Applications are accepted until funds are expended.
In FY2023, NJBPU awarded more than $12.7 million in grants from the three programs. Over 100 awardees at 405 locations throughout the State expanded public charger access for current and prospective electric vehicle buyers; nearly 38 percent of these locations are in overburdened municipalities.
For FY2024, NJBPU has budgeted $8 million for the EV Tourism program, $12 million for the Clean Fleet program and $15 million for the MUD program. This round also features a new online application process. The Clean Fleet and MUD programs will be administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE). The competitive application process for EV Tourism will now use the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) system.
Links to applications and program descriptions can be found at www.njcleanenergy.com/ev.
NJBPU is a state agency mandated to ensure safe utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers. Critical services regulated by NJBPU include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television. The Board oversees utility service monitoring, consumer complaints response, and utility accident investigations.
NJCEP was established on January 22, 2003 in accordance with EDECA to provide financial incentives to residential customers, businesses and schools installing high-efficiency or renewable energy technologies. The program aims to reduce energy usage while lowering customers' energy bills and environmental impacts.
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