The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is set to receive two major grants to benefit electric vehicle (EV) owners and the local environment, while also getting a pilot program for an electric vehicle …
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The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is set to receive two major grants to benefit electric vehicle (EV) owners and the local environment, while also getting a pilot program for an electric vehicle transportation service.
Thanks to collaborative efforts from the chamber, Climate Action Committee, city of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District, Jefferson Healthcare, EV Charging Solutions, Forth Mobility, ZEV Co-op, and Cyan Strategies, Port Townsend will receive a portion of a $3.95 million grant meant to install and upgrade fast-charging electric vehicle stations in the western Puget Sound area.
The grant, a Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnership Award given to the Washington State Department of Transportation, will also benefit the Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Port Orchard, and Vashon Island communities in the region.
The second grant benefiting Port Townsend is the Department of Transportation’s Zero-emissions Access Program. The grant is designed to implement a car-share pilot program in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities with limited access to public transportation, providing clean-fuel transportation options. Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative, the driving force behind the grant, has made it its mission to bring convenient, affordable, and sustainable car-sharing options to local communities.
Two car-share vehicles — one at the Jefferson County Chamber and one at Jefferson Healthcare — will be provided with the grant along with dedicated charging stations at both locations.
The public can learn more about the two grants and electric vehicles in general at the upcoming EV EXPO, which will be hosted at the Jefferson County Chamber on Jefferson Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. This free public event will allow visitors to see and touch all kinds of EV’s while enjoying sushi, tacos, and ice cream along with door prizes.
Additionally, breakout sessions with owners and information about EV bikes, cars, trucks, tractors, and more will be available at the expo. For more information on the EV EXPO, contact admin@jeffcountychamber.org or call 360-385-7869.
