$100 Million In Funding Announced For New Public EV Chargers In Pennsylvania - CleanTechnica

Pennsylvania has announced $100 million in new funding to expand public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, aiming to reduce "range anxiety" and support EV drivers across the state. While previous efforts focused primarily on urban areas with higher EV ownership, this initiative emphasizes installing chargers in smaller communities and rural regions to better serve local residents and travelers passing through. The initial phase will allocate approximately $34 million to the southeastern region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, with local transportation agencies determining specific project locations. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll highlighted the program as a significant step toward making EV charging accessible statewide, reflecting the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to clean transportation infrastructure. Despite some federal political opposition to EV incentives and renewable energy, thousands of public EV chargers have been or are planned to be installed nationwide. Although federal EV purchase incentives are currently unavailable, some states continue to offer them, and future federal support for EVs and clean energy may increase depending on political changes.