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Committee hears bill to require EV installer certification on state-funded projects
Summary
Senate Bill 5528 would require EV charger installations on state-funded sites be performed by installers certified through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or an equivalent program.
Senate Bill 5528 would require that installation of electric vehicle supply equipment at state-funded facilities be performed by persons certified by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or a similarly accredited program.
The bill’s sponsor and committee staff told the Labor & Commerce Committee the training is intended to improve safety and consistency in installations as the state moves toward greater vehicle electrification. “If you look at electric vehicle infrastructure, … there’s a real need for it,” said Ryan Brott, training director at the Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship School. Brott added the training covers continuous-load calculations, voltage drop and burial depths that are important for reliable operation and public safety.…
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