Michigan expands EV charging at multifamily housing

The funding rounds focus on multifamily housing, which remains a key challenge for EV adoption due to limited access to home charging. A newly revised call for proposals allocates an additional $5 million for non-public Level 2 AC chargers at both new and existing residential properties.The first round provided $1.22 million for 21 projects, followed by $626,000 for 10 more. Projects are located in Flint, Kalamazoo, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, and Taylor, with installations carried out by local companies such as Current Charging, Walker-Miller Energy Services, and Unified Business Technologies.Applications for the next phase of funding will be accepted on a rolling basis until resources are fully allocated. All projects must be completed by September 2027. An upcoming funding round will target public charging sites, with further details to follow.Individual grant awards are capped at $300,000, and applicants must match 30 per cent of total project costs, unless they are located in an environmental justice community. Eligible projects prioritise Level 2 AC charging stations and may also include fleet or transit vehicle infrastructure, as well as fast-charging projects outside designated alternative fuel corridors.The initiative is part of Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Plan (MHCP), launched in 2024 as a one-time $30 million programme to expand equitable charging access. At least 40 per cent of funding is directed to disadvantaged communities, ensuring residents without private driveways or garages can benefit from the state’s growing EV network.michigan.gov

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