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MassDOT says NEVI work continues but discretionary EV grants are on hold
Summary
MassDOT told a Senate committee that formula NEVI highway charging work is proceeding with about $50 million already obligated, but discretionary Charging and Fueling Infrastructure awards and some unobligated NEVI funds remain on hold pending federal guidance, creating uncertainty for community charging plans.
MassDOT highway division Director of Strategic Initiatives Andy Paul updated the committee on electric vehicle infrastructure federal funds and said Massachusetts has obligated roughly $50,000,000 under the NEVI program and is proceeding with four active contracts.
Paul said an additional $13,500,000 tied to federal fiscal year 2026 remains unobligated and a discretionary $14,400,000 CFI award announced in January is currently on hold; federal kickoff meetings were canceled and subsequent communications from federal officials have been limited. He told senators the federal hold has not disrupted work already covered by NEVI obligations and…
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