Committee refers ordinance to require EV charger installers to state training standard

Jul 15, 2026

The City Life Committee voted to send an ordinance to full council that would require electricians working on city-funded electric vehicle charging projects to hold the EVITP certification, aligning local requirements with a 2024 state standard. The referral passed unanimously.

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The Portland City Life Committee voted to refer to full City Council an ordinance that would require electricians working on city-funded or city-supported electric vehicle charging projects to hold the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification.

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