The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review
Committee (MSRC) is seeking project ideas to
make zero-emission charging operations more
reliable and resilient during grid outages or delays in
securing permanent grid connectivity.
Up to $30 million is available through their new Electric
Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Resiliency
Program for projects located within South Coast Air
Quality Management District. As the region continues
transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, particularly in
goods movement and municipal operations, dependable
charging infrastructure is essential. Power outages,
including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS),
and delays in utility upgrades can interrupt charging
operations and impact freight movement, emergency
response, and other vital services.
This new funding opportunity is designed to help
charging sites remain operational during electrical
disruptions or operate independently of the grid
when necessary. It also advances projects where grid
connections are delayed or restricted.
Eligible projects include new publicly accessible charging
stations or upgrades to existing sites to add resiliency
features. A key objective is to support the development
of resilient infrastructure serving public access charging,
goods movement, and critical municipal operations.
Project ideas may include integrating on-site distributed
energy resources such as solar power, battery storage,
microgrid systems, or ultra-low emission backup power
technologies.
The EV Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program
Opportunity Notice (PON) is available at: MSRC Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program.
For questions, please contact:
• Cynthia Ravenstein, MSRC Contracts Administrator,
(909) 396-3269 or
Cynthia@CleanTransporationFunding.org
• Ray Gorski, MSRC Technical Advisor, (909) 396-2479
or Ray@CleanTransportationFunding.org