Relating to the Transportation Electrification Strategy
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Relating to the Transportation Electrification Strategy
Date significant agency action was initiated
Friday, September 13, 2024
Category
Agency-request legislation
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
Through the Washington Electric Vehicle Program (WAEVCP), the state makes critical investments in community-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Providing $105 million in the 25-27 biennial Capital budget will ensure the state can narrow gaps in charging access and keep pace with growing electric vehicle adoption. Charging investments are an essential component of the state’s strategy to limit greenhouse gas emissions as required in RCW 70A.45.020 and reach motor vehicle emission standards set in RCW 70A.30.010. This ARL also proposes maintaining current funding levels in the Operating budget for passenger vehicles and chargers to investment in strategies that more directly address EV infrastructure barriers.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Advisory groups, community meetings (as guest), listening sessions (as host), stakeholder interviews
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
Status
Date EJ Assessment was completed
Monday, September 30, 2024
Published EJA (If completed, you must include a link to the assessment published on your website)
