CEC Approves $95M Plan to Expand ZEV Infrastructure


   
   HOUSTON, TX (DTN) -- The California Energy Commission approved a $95.2 
million investment plan to accelerate the build-out of zero-emission vehicle 
infrastructure across the state.

   The annual Clean Transportation Program Investment Plan allocates funding 
across four key areas: $48 million for light-duty EV charging, $30.2 million 
for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure, $15 million for hydrogen 
refueling stations, and $2 million for workforce training and development, the 
CEC stated. 

   At least 50% of program funds must benefit low-income Californians and 
disadvantaged communities. As of March 2026, more than 62% of program funds 
have already reached those communities, the CEC said.

   Since 2008, the Clean Transportation Program has invested more than $2.7 
billion in ZEV infrastructure, installing or planning more than 52,000 charging 
ports statewide. California currently boasts 216,445 publicly available and 
shared EV charging ports, having surpassed 20,000 DC fast chargers earlier this 
year.

    




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