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BOSTON – Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced recipients for two new electric vehicle (EV) charging programs: the On-Street Charging Program for municipalities and the Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Vehicle Mobile Charging Program for commercial fleets. These programs were designed to accelerate equitable access to EV charging solutions, ensuring that all residents, regardless of income or housing type, and businesses can participate in the transition to a clean energy future.
“Tens of thousands of Massachusetts drivers have already switched to EVs. Now, we’re prioritizing practical, scalable solutions that bring clean transportation within reach for everyone,” said Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “These programs will help get us closer to an accessible and reliable charging network that benefits renters, small businesses, and communities across the state.”
“Electric vehicles are cheaper to operate and maintain, and access to charging shouldn’t be the determining factor in the decision to go electric. By supporting innovative charging solutions, we’re tackling some of the most persistent barriers to EV adoption head-on,” said MassCEC CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. “These efforts will catalyze real-world, community-driven projects that reduce pollution, drive economic growth, and move Massachusetts closer to a clean transportation future.”
On-Street Charging Program
Access to charging can be a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption for renters and residents without a dedicated driveway, garage, or parking space. On-street charging options, such as curbside, pole-mounted, and streetlight chargers, offer a promising solution, but municipalities often face high upfront costs and technical issues.
To help cities and towns navigate these challenges, MassCEC has partnered with Commonwealth Electrical Technologies and Leidos to support 36 municipalities through one of two pathways:
- Feasibility Studies and Planning Support: Municipalities will receive technical support through EV charging feasibility studies and planning support at no cost. These studies will recommend specific on-street charging technologies and locations, identify key stakeholders, propose a project timeline, and estimate total project costs.
- Project Implementation: Municipalities that are ready for installation will receive EV charging stations and associated technical assistance at no cost. This includes the installation of on-street EV charging equipment at up to three sites per municipality. Each municipality will receive up to 10 charging ports across all sites.
21 municipalities have been selected to receive Feasibility Studies and Planning Support:
- Amherst
- Arlington
- Ashland
- Athol
- Barnstable
- Boston
- Everett
- Lowell
- Montague
- Natick
- Northampton
- Orleans
- Plymouth
- Quincy
- Salem
- Sandwich
- South Hadley
- Taunton
- Watertown
- Weymouth
- Woburn
15 municipalities have been selected to receive Project Implementation:
- Brockton
- Brookline
- Cambridge
- Chelsea
- Fitchburg
- Framingham
- Holyoke
- Lynn
- Medford
- New Bedford
- Norwood
- Revere
- Somerville
- Springfield
- Worcester
MassCEC has funding to support up to four more municipalities through Feasibility Studies and Planning Support and is actively working to disburse the remaining funding.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Mobile Charging Program
Medium and Heavy-Duty vehicles make up 3 percent of Massachusetts vehicles, yet produce 20 percent of on-road vehicle emissions. Electrifying these vehicles is crucial to reducing air pollution and improving air quality; however, fleet owners looking to make the switch often encounter hurdles.
MassCEC has partnered with CALSTART, Better Together Brain Trust, Industrial Economics, and KB-Mac to support two MHD fleets using mobile charging solutions.
“Mobile charging” refers to flexible, semi-permanent systems that don’t require infrastructure upgrades. These off-grid or grid-adaptable units help fleet owners begin electrifying their vehicles without high upfront costs. Through the MHD Mobile Charging Program, chosen fleets will receive mobile charging equipment and up to $50,000 per vehicle to support the purchase of as many as four electric vehicles.
2 commercial fleets have been selected for the MHD Mobile Charging Program:
- CERO Cooperative (Cooperative Energy, Recycling, and Organics)
- 5C Energy
MassCEC has funding to support up to two more MHD fleets and is actively working to disburse the remaining funding.
Program Funding and Resources
Funding for both the On-Street and Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Mobile Charging programs was provided by the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) through the American Rescue Plan Act.
For more information about these programs, please visit masscec.com.
About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and secure long-term economic opportunities for the people of Massachusetts. Since 2010, MassCEC has awarded nearly $800 million in programs and investments and attracted more than $2.8 billion in private and public funds.
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