States of New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland

On this Page:

• Overview
• Selected Application Summary
• Key Things to Know

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Overview

Selected Application Summary

The selected application will fund the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel by deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) traveling along the Interstate-95 freight corridor and adjacent roadways from Connecticut to Maryland. The project will provide technical assistance to support the development of charging sites, deliver training and provide support services to establish a skilled workforce, conduct meaningful community engagement, and enable planning by states and stakeholders along the corridor. The four-state coalition will collaborate to deploy infrastructure and conduct workforce development activities to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks in these states along one of the busiest highways in the country.

Key Things to Know

Based on information provided by the applicant, the selected project will deliver the following benefits to reduce GHGs and support communities ¹:

• Develop approximately 20 freight truck charging infrastructure sites, including an estimated 148 ports suitable for overnight use, 164 fast charging ports, and 138 ultra-fast charging ports to advance the electrification of a national priority freight corridor and create a high-impact early deployment area for zero-emission freight.  
• Leverage the U.S. Department of Energy-funded analyses to strategically deploy funding and build on a demonstrated history of leadership on ZE-MHDV deployment and multi-state collaboration amongst the coalition states. 
• Implement a workforce development program to train 400 workers in the construction, operation, and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles infrastructure.  
• Create opportunities for low-income and disadvantaged community members to receive specialized workforce training with a direct path towards high-quality employment.
• Drive transformative emissions reductions in a difficult-to-decarbonize sector and provide an example of success that can be replicated across the country.

Activities in the selected application reflect measures in Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Priority Climate Action Plan (pdf) (2.87 MB), the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Priority Climate Action Plan (pdf) (1.27 MB), the Maryland Department of the Environment Priority Climate Action Plan (pdf) (3.3 MB), and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Priority Climate Action Plan (pdf) (11.6 MB).

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¹  The emission reduction estimates, as well as the descriptions of measures and benefits, were summarized from information provided by the applicant. These estimates, along with the award amount, are subject to change.

EPA will award grants to selected applicants once they meet all legal and administrative requirements. As of July 2024, grants are expected to be awarded by the end of 2024.