Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced that the County has been awarded a $2.68 million grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The funding, part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, will support the installation of EV charging stations at up to 17 County-owned locations, including parking garages, park-and-ride lots, libraries and community centers.
“We applaud President Biden and Maryland Governor Moore for their leadership in providing the funding to help make the transition to electric vehicle use more widely accessible,” said County Executive Elrich. “This grant is a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable transportation in Montgomery County. By expanding EV charging accessibility, we are making it easier for residents to adopt electric vehicles and reduce their carbon footprint.”
The County will coordinate with MDOT to implement the project and select County sites for EV charging that are strategically located to meet the needs of residents and businesses.
“This grant will help the County continue to build out a robust EV charging network, providing our residents, businesses and visitors with more convenient and accessible charging options,” said County Department of Environmental Protection Director Jon Monger. “The expanded infrastructure will support the growing number of electric vehicles on the road and help to continue the shift towards more sustainable and cleaner transportation.”
The full list of projects is provided in Item 9A on the agenda for the Metro-Washington Council of Government’s July 17 Transportation Planning Board meeting.
For more information on Zero-Emission Vehicle planning in Montgomery County, visit the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website and subscribe to Montgomery County Electric Vehicle Purchasing Co-op News for monthly EV updates. Follow DEP on Facebook, Instagram and X.
