Town of Jackson, WY and Partners Awarded $5.5 Million DOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant
the Biden-Harris Administration announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.
This new EV infrastructure will increase access and reliability to communities across the country and provides EV charging to light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways. The funds are a part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals to support the growth of a convenient, affordable, reliable and Made-in-America national network of EV chargers so drivers can charge close to home, at work, and along significant corridors throughout the U.S.
The Town of Jackson, along with regional partners, will receive $5.5 million to install publicly accessible EV chargers. The partnership will install Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) charging stations, along with necessary electrical infrastructure, at strategic, public locations throughout the Jackson Hole region to serve residents, commuters, and visitors.
YTCC worked closely with the Town of Jackson and Teton County and played a key role in developing the successful grant proposal and coordinating the project partners.
This project is years in the making. YTCC has worked with the Town of Jackson’s Ecosystem Stewardship Administrator, Tanya Anderson and Charlotte Frei, Regional Transportation Planning Administrator for Teton County over the last several years to strategize towards greater electric vehicle infrastructure in the region. This included a Teton County Electric Vehicle Charging Station Planning Workshop YTCC jointly hosted and faciliated with the Town and the County in September 2022.
We’re thrilled to have substantial federal support for the buildout of a robust regional charging network. The funding will greatly enhance our EV infrastructure, making it easier for people to adopt and rent electric vehicles and contribute to zero tailpipe emission travel through our pristine ecosystem. This project is a testament to the collaborative effort of our regional partners and displays Tanya Anderson, Ecosystem Stewardship Administrator, and Charlotte Frei’s, Regional Transportation Planning Administrator strong leadership”
Alicia Cox, YTCC Executive Director
