In an effort to improve air quality and encourage deployment of electric vehicles across the State of Colorado, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and Colorado Energy Office (CEO) have teamed up to provide financial support for electric vehicle charging stations (EVSE).
Donor Name: Clean Air Fleets
State: Colorado
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/24/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
The objectives of the Charge Ahead Colorado program are to:
- Promote the installation of electric vehicle charging stations throughout Colorado.
- Increase the number of electric vehicles purchased in Colorado.
- Reduce harmful air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with gasoline and diesel vehicles.
- Gather data on charging stations to better understand their usage.
- Support implementation of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan
Funding Priority
- Priority is directed to those organizations that are excluded from existing state tax credits and incentives. Charging station eligible applications include local governments, school districts, State agencies, and non-profit agencies. Apartment/condominium complexes and businesses that own multi-vehicle parking facilities for fleet, public or guest / visitor are also eligible for charging station funding.
- Funding is directed to private non-profit or for-profit corporations, state agencies, federal agencies, public universities, and public transit agencies, in addition to local governments, landlords of multi-family apartment buildings and homeowner associations.
Funding Information
RAQC and CEO will fund 80% of the cost of a charging station up to the following set maximums:
- Level 2, Fleet Only Charging Stations: $6,000
- Level 2, Dual Port Station (up to 25kW): $9,000
- Level 3, Multiple Connection Standard Station (minimum 50kW+): $35,000
- Level 3, Ultra-fast Multiple Connection Standard Station (minimum 100kW+): $50,000 (limited availability at the discretion of the awarding agency)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include public, private and non‐profit organizations. Eligible applicants include local governments, school districts, state/federal agencies, non‐profit organizations, apartment/condominium complexes, and businesses that own multi‐vehicle parking facilities that provide fleet, public, employee or guest/visitor parking. No priority is given based on organization type.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are limited to the following:
- Charging station and related equipment (Level I charging stations are not an eligible project)
- Construction materials
- Permits
- Construction labor costs associated with the equipment purchase and installation of Level II or DCFC charging units
- Utility and electric upgrades such as new transformers, or upgrades to transformers, breaker boxes, and electrical panels
- Signage
- Networking/subscription fees and activation fees
Ineligible costs include:
- Sales tax
- Shipping
Area of Operations
- Fleets and entities located in the seven county Denver Metro Area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties).
- Entities located in Colorado, including the seven county Denver Metro Area. Projects are eligible statewide.
For more information, visit Clean Air Fleets.
