<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Hip6x_0vlEYaBJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Hip6x_0vlEYaBJ00" width="432" height="288" ></figure>Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) received $3.6 million in grant funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to install 178 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 14 County-maintained facilities. These chargers are intended to support the County’s growing zero-emission fleet, neighboring jurisdictions’ fleets, and the public.Public Works collaborated with multiple County departments, local governments, and key community-based organizations to plan the location of the EV chargers. The chargers will be strategically deployed throughout the county, including both urban and rural locations, with a particular focus on impacted communities.The County aims to balance fleet charging needs with public accessibility through managed charging solutions, subscription services, and public-private partnerships. A competitive solicitation will be used to select third-party partners to procure, own, operate, and maintain best-in-class Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to support the goals of this grant.“The California Energy Commission’s grant will launch a countywide EV charging network that will enable the County to reach its ambitious climate action goal of transitioning our fleet to zero-emission by 2035 and supports EV adoption across the County,” said Warren Lai, County Public Works Director.This CEC grant builds upon the County’s “EV 4 All” program, funded by the Federal Department of Transportation, in which EV chargers are being deployed at 15 equitably distributed County library sites located within 14 different cities, towns, and census-designated places.The County’s grant is one of 12 awarded to California local governments, totaling $49 million from the state’s Clean Transportation Program.About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org</div></body>

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Contra Costa County Receives $3.6 Million for Electric Vehicle Charger Installation

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) received $3.6 million in grant funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to install 178 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 14 County-maintained facilities. These chargers are intended to support the County’s growing zero-emission fleet, neighboring jurisdictions’ fleets, and the public.