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GFO-22-614 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 2.0 (REACH 2.0)

Grantor:

CA Energy Commission

Departmental Grant ID:

GFO-22-614

Portal ID:

28148

Status:

Closed

Opportunity Type:

• Grant

Last Updated:

July 1, 2024, 4:53 pm

Categories:

• Energy

Details

Purpose:

The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models for large-scale deployment of EV charging infrastructure capable of maximizing access and EV travel for MFH residents. Proposed projects must include charger installations that will benefit and be used by MFH residents within disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, or a combination of both. 

Description:

This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $20,000,000 in grant funds for projects that will increase electric vehicle (EV) charging access for multi-family housing (MFH) residents. The solicitation also aims to enable greater EV adoption among MFH residents. For the purpose of this solicitation, MFH is defined as residential properties with multiple dwelling units and excludes single-family dwellings (detached), duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and mobile homes.

The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models for large-scale deployment of EV charging infrastructure capable of maximizing access and EV travel for MFH residents. Proposed projects must include charger installations that will benefit and be used by MFH residents within disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, or a combination of both, and Applicants are encouraged to pursue installations for affordable housing. Proposed projects must address the following:

·                Reliable and replicable charging installations for MFH building types that have characteristics that may challenge onsite installations, such as properties with shared onsite parking, properties with assigned parking spaces for residents, or properties with limited or no onsite parking, and properties that may pose installation challenges due to size or configuration.

·                Outreach to MFH residents, particularly MFH within disadvantaged communities and low-income communities, and the residents of affordable housing units, that will explain the benefits of having accessible chargers and provide relevant consumer information on charging and on EVs, including available vehicles and total cost of ownership.

·                Charger installations and business models that will maximize accessibility and ease of use, and minimize EV charging costs for MFH residents, with either onsite charging or charging stations located in close proximity to MFH properties.

·                Other support and maintenance services that will ensure reliability.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

• Business
• Individual
• Nonprofit
• Public Agency
• Tribal Government

This solicitation is open to all public and private entities.

Eligible Geographies:

N/A

Matching Funding Requirement:

Applications must include a minimum of 20 percent total match share; however, no match is required if at least 90 percent of the project’s residential units to be served by the project are in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or affordable housing. 

If applications include a match share, the application must include a minimum 50 percent cash match share. This means that 50 percent of the total match must be cash match.