Chargie Receives $9.3M in Grants from CEC to Deploy EV Charging in CA

On October 15, 2024, Chargie announced it was awarded two significant grants from the California Energy Commission (CEC), totaling $9.3 million. These funds are part of the CEC’s Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 2.0 (REACH 2.0) initiative, aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure in residential communities.

Chargie will use the grants to install, operate, and maintain over 1,000 Level 2 EV charging stations across nearly 50 residential communities in Northern and Southern California. Importantly, more than 90% of these stations will be located in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs), supporting equitable access to clean transportation.

“Chargie firmly believes in EV access for all. That includes making sure all drivers have convenient and reliable access to charging,” said Chargie CEO Zach Jennings. “The vast majority of EV charging happens at home, and the funds provided by REACH 2.0 mean multi-family communities and their residents won’t be left behind in the transition.”

The California Energy Commission (CEC) released the Grant Funding Opportunity in April 2023 with the aim of advancing EV charging projects that can deliver scalable and replicable business and technology models for large-scale deployment. These projects are intended to benefit residents of multi-family housing (MFH) by expanding EV charging infrastructure. Additionally, the initiative seeks to improve education and awareness around electric vehicles, encouraging greater adoption of EV travel among MFH residents, particularly those in disadvantaged and low-income communities, as well as residents of affordable housing. The grant also emphasizes the importance of providing affordable, reliable, and accessible charging infrastructure to serve MFH residents effectively.

The CEC announced over $41 million in proposed awards to fund infrastructure projects throughout California, after evaluating and scoring applications.

“The CEC is proud to support Chargie and their vision of EV access for all. By deploying chargers near apartment buildings and other multi-family dwellings, Chargie will help more Californians get access to the benefits of EVs,” said CEC Commissioner Patty Monahan.

Chargie plans to use the awarded funds to carry out a comprehensive project that involves community engagement, design engineering, installation, and the ongoing operation of the EV charging stations. The project will also include 24/7/365 monitoring and support to ensure optimal performance. The charging stations will be networked, allowing them to connect with Chargie’s Network Operations Center (NOC) for remote troubleshooting, ensuring high availability and reliability. The installations will take place at properties across several cities, including Los Angeles, Inglewood, San Jose, Oakland, and South San Francisco, among others.

About Chargie

Chargie is a leading provider of intelligent, intuitive, and reliable electric vehicle charging solutions for modern commercial buildings, multifamily communities, and the increasing number of EV drivers. The company designs, installs, manages, and operates advanced charging infrastructure nationwide for a wide range of locations, including residential properties, office buildings, schools, retail centers, government agencies, fleets, healthcare facilities, and transportation hubs.