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City pursues Department of Energy funding to repair and expand EV chargers
Summary
Commissioners were told a Department of Energy grant application targets electric vehicle chargers in the Malleo/Lilly lot and could fund repairs and additional chargers; Economic Development Director Christine Marks and staff are working on the application.
A commissioner asked whether a Department of Energy grant line in the staff report targeted chargers in the Malleo (Lilly) lot. Kim confirmed the grant would target those chargers and could include additional sites as part of the project; Lisa and Economic Development Director Christine Marks are coordinating the grant application.
Commissioners noted social-media reports from EV owners that some chargers have been under maintenance for an extended period and stressed the need for a maintenance plan to ensure reliability if more drivers adopt electric vehicles. The commission considered the item a priority for the clean-energy work the city has been unable to fully staff.
Staff said the Economic Development Department is leading the grant effort while the commission and clean-energy task force can provide advocacy and public support during the application and potential implementation.
