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April 2021
Inslee Passes on WA Bill Setting Conditional Target to Electrify All Passenger Vehicle Sales by 2030
On April 15, 2021, Washington lawmakers in both houses passed a bill that would require all passenger vehicle sales to be electrified by 2030.
New Jersey Set to Become the Second State to Formally Implement Advanced Clean Truck Regulation
On Wednesday, April 14th, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice of rule proposal announcing their intention to adopt regulations modeled after California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rule (ACT). The proposed rulemaking [...]
March 2021
Virginia Becomes 13th State to Join the ZEV Program
On March 18th, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed HB 1965 into law. This makes Virginia the 13th state, and the only state in the Southeast region, to join the California-led ZEV program. The program, which [...]
Six Utilities in Southeast and Midwest Partner for Electric Highway
On March 2, 2021, six of the country's largest utilities agreed to partner to develop fast charging corridors throughout the Midwest and Southeast. The Electric Highway Coalition, made up of American Electric Power (AEP), [...]
January 2021
GM to Sell Only EVs by 2035
On January 28th, 2021, General Motors (GM) announced plans to electrify their entire sales offerings by 2035. This follows announcements made in late 2020 that the company will increase their overall investment in EVs [...]
December 2020
Three States and DC Move to Implement TCI Program
On December 21, 2020, members of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C. announced plans to be the first jurisdictions to begin administering the Transportation & Climate [...]
September 2020
California to Ban Sale of New Gas Vehicles by 2035
California, the nation's largest vehicle market, has announced that the sale of new gasoline passenger cars and trucks will be banned after 2035. The ban comes as a result of an Executive Order from Governor [...]
July 2020
15 States Commit to 100% ZEV Truck and Bus Sales By 2050
Organized by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), 15 states and Washington DC have come together in support of rapid electrification of the medium-and heavy-duty vehicle sector. The MOU signed by [...]
June 2020
West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative Final Study Released
The West Coast Clean Transit Initiative, a network of nine electric utilities and two public agencies representing more than two dozen municipal utilities, published their final report on June 17, 2020.
U.S. DOT Awards $130 Million for Electric Transit Buses in 40 States
The United States Department of Transportation awarded $130 million for electric transit buses and supporting infrastructure through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program on June 2, 2020. The awards were spread over 40 [...]
May 2020
Washington Awards $12 million from the VW Settlement for 40 Electric School Buses
On April 29, 2020, the Washington State Department of Ecology awarded $12 million from the state's federal VW Settlement allocation to fund 40 electric school buses across the state. This award makes Washington the [...]
April 2020
New Jersey Will Allocate Remaining $45 Million VW Settlement Funds to EVs and EV Charging
Strengthening the state's transportation electrification leadership, policymakers in New Jersey announced on April 22, 2020 that the remaining VW Settlement Funds worth almost $45 million will go towards EVs and EV charging. Roughly $32.7 [...]
March 2020
NYSERDA Adds $5 million to the Charge Ready NY Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has added $5 million to the Charge Ready NY program which offers $4,000 rebates to public and private organizations that install Level 2 EV [...]
February 2020
National Grid and Oregon DOT Seeking Vendors for EV Charging Programs
In Massachusetts, the electric utility National Grid in Massachusetts has issued an RFI in order to execute residential off-peak charging rebate program. The survey seeks vendors that could provide charging data from varying technologies [...]
January 2020
2020 Federal Low or No Emission Program Funding Available
On January 17, 2020, the Federal Transit Adminsitration (FTA) announced the opening of the 2020 Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program. Under this cycle. approximately $130 million will be available for transit agencies in [...]
DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. This funding supports research that will lead to more affordable, efficient, and secure transportation energy. Funded [...]
New Jersey Legislature Passes New Bill Mandating Accelerated EV and Charging Deployment
On January 13, 2020, the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate passed S2252 establishing sweeping transportation electrification targets statewide. If signed by Governor Murphy, the bipartisan bill would establish a statewide public charging network [...]
New York: Governor Cuomo Announces Bold Transportation Electrification Commitments in 2020
On January 8, 2020, New York Governor Cuomo delivered the "State of the State" address where he outlined the administration's policy priorities for 2020. Transportation electrification will be a major part of state's climate [...]
December 2019
Hawaii Releases Statewide RFP for Fleet Electrification
On December 10, 2019, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an RFP seeking proposals for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, which could be solar-powered, statewide through a 10-year service contract. This RFP will [...]
National Grid Opens Fleet Advisory Services Program Survey
The National Grid Fleet Advisory Services Program Survey is now available for your participation. The Fleet Advisory Service Program is intended to analyze customers’ current fleets and provide a roadmap to electrification in support [...]
November 2019
Join Us for Our 2019 Q3 Review on November 19th
Every quarter, join us for a webinar to review what we’ve learned about transportation electrification in the United States. These webinars are free to all and we encourage you to share this meeting information [...]
September 2019
Michigan Awards $4.2 million in VW Settlement Money for Electric School Buses
On September 12, 2019, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced an award of $4.2 million to go towards the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Electric School Bus Pilot Project. [...]
California Energy Commission Approves $95 Million for EV Charging and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
On September 11, 2019, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced the approval of $95 million in new investments to go towards clean transportation programs throughout the state. The investments will contribute to CEC's Clean [...]
Washington State Launches $2.25 Million Charging Infrastructure Program for Government Agencies
On September 4, 2019, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced a new round of VW Settlement funding targeting state and local government facilities. The program seeks to accelerate EV adoption in both public [...]
August 2019
Dominion Energy to Invest in More Than 1000 Electric School Buses
On August 29, 2019, Dominion Energy announced a new commitment to help school districts in their service territories replace diesel school buses with electric models. The initiative will lead to the replacement 50 buses in the first phase and Dominion will add another 200 electric school buses every year for the next five years.
July 2019
$85 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Electric Transit Buses
On July 26, 2019, the Federal Transit Administration announced $85 million in awards through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. 38 states received funding through this round and all of the money will [...]
Leading Automakers Pledge to Reduce Emissions in California
In a move against the Trump administration's proposed rollback of Obama-era emissions standards, top automakers have entered into a new agreement with California to curb tailpipe emissions from their vehicles. The new agreement proposes [...]
California to Invest an Additional $70 million in Electric School Buses
On July 17, 2019, The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced a $70 million award for electric school bus purchases. The grant will be allocated across 26 counties throughout the state to accelerate school bus [...]
Florida Releases Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On July 17, 2019 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its draft mitigation plan. Florida's plan for spending its $166.28 million share of the Environmental Mitigation Trust is the last draft plan [...]
Proterra Wins Statewide Contract in Virginia
On June 28th, 2019, Proterra was awarded a statewide contract by the Virginia Department of General Services to provide electric buses to transit agencies, universities, and institutions across the state. These stakeholders can now [...]
June 2019
North Carolina Opens $27 Million Funding Round for Bus and Vehicle Replacement and DC Fast Charging
North Carolina announced the opening of its first round of funding for VW Settlement awards on June 17, 2019. RFPs for bus and vehicle replacement and DC fast charging programs will open on July [...]
Virginia to Invest $12 Million in Electric Transit Buses
Governor Northam of Virginia announced on June 24, 2019 that the state is spending $12 million on 17 electric buses and related charging infrastructure. $9 million of this award comes from the VW Settlement [...]
Washington Invests $13.3 Million from the VW Settlement for 50 Electric Transit Buses
On June 12, 2019, Washington announced $13.3 million in awards to help transit agencies across the state purchase 50 electric transit buses. Transit agencies in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Clark, Benton and Spokane counties are [...]
Iowa Awards $4.6 Million in VW Settlement Funding for Diesel and Propane Buses and Trucks
Iowa released information on the recipients of the state's first cycle of VW Settlement funding on June 6, 2019. $4.6 million of the state's $21 million total was awarded in this round. Grants include [...]
New Jersey Announces Statewide EV Partnership and Awards $16 Million in VW Settlement Grants
On June 3, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the statewide Partnership to Plug-In. This interagency clean transportation plan will coordinate the efforts of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, New Jersey [...]
May 2019
Tennessee Allocates $8.8 Million of VW Settlement Funds for School Bus Replacement
On May 22, 2019, Tennessee announced the recipients of $8,854,685.42 in VW Settlement grants to replace older models of diesel school buses with newer and cleaner alternatives. The funding will help replace 143 older [...]
April 2019
Colorado Adds 24 Electric Buses Through the VW Settlement
Colorado announced almost $14 million in awards through the VW Settlement on April 18, 2019. The funding will go towards the purchase of 24 electric buses, three CNG buses, and one LPG bus throughout [...]
March 2019
Indiana Announces Round One RFP for VW Settlement Funding
Indiana announced the first round RFP for VW Settlement funding on March 27, 2019. This RFP is administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and will remain open until June 17, 2019. [...]
New Jersey Announces VW Settlement Funding for EV Charging and Electric Transit Buses
On February 28, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced that $11.2 M of the state's VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds had been allocated to electric vehicle charging stations and electric transit [...]
Hawaii Releases Draft Mitigation Plan
On Friday March 1st, the Hawaii State Energy Office published its Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The plan was submitted to the Wilmington Trust back on January 9th but was only recently made publicly accessible on [...]
February 2019
Mississippi Releases VW Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On February 15, 2019 the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) released its draft mitigation plan that lays out the state's strategy for spending its $9.87 million share of the Environmental Mitigation Trust. The [...]
Electrify America Releases Cycle 2 National ZEV Investment Plan
On February 7, 2019, Electrify America announced that its National Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan for Cycle 2 is now available and that the company will start executing on the plan this year. [...]
January 2019
Massachusetts Announces Grant Programs to Reduce Vehicle Air Pollution
On January 18, 2018, the Massachusetts Baker-Polito Administration announced a grant program that will utilize $12.5 million in VW funds and $500,000 from other clean air funds to reduce emissions from vehicles and non-road [...]
Alabama Releases its Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On December 27, 2018, Alabama released its Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan that outlines their use of $25.5 million in VW settlement funds. A breakdown of the funds by action item is included below. Alabama [...]
December 2018
New Mexico Approves VW Settlement Funding Awards
The New Mexico Environment Department announced an award of $5.9 million in VW Settlement funds to support seven projects. Most projects are replacing older diesel vehicles with newer ones, though funds are also going [...]
Wisconsin Awards $32 million of VW Settlement Funds for Transit Bus Replacements
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced the awardees for its Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. The DOA awarded all $32 million allocated for the replacement of class [...]
November 2018
Oklahoma DEQ Releases RFP for Charging Stations and Extends School Bus Deadline
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released a Request for Proposal to install electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. The state has approximately $3.1 million in Volkswagen State Environmental Trust Funds to [...]
Missouri DNR & Iowa DOT Announce VW Funds Available for MD/HD Vehicles
On November 20th, 2018, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Transportation announced a total of $7.65 million in VW Settlement funding for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Missouri Announcement The [...]
Connecticut Awards First Grants of VW Settlement Funds
On November 14th, 2018, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the award of $12.2 million dollars in funds from the VW Settlement to ten projects in the state. The state received 56 applications requesting [...]
FHWA to Host Webinar on 2018 Alternative Fuels Corridor Request for Designation
The Federal Highway Administration and DOT’s Volpe Center are hosting a webinar on the 2018 Alternative Fuels Corridor Request for Nominations for it’s 3rd round of designations. This third round of corridor designations gives state and local [...]
Nevada Awards VW Funds for Airport Ground Support Equipment, Trucks, & Buses
On November 5th, Nevada became one of the first states to award a portion of its VW Settlement funds after announcing 12 projects worth $6.6 million; the state has $24.8 million from the settlement [...]
CA Announces a $18 million Grant for an Administrator to Implement the Statewide Financing Assistance for Low-Income Consumers Pilot Project for FY 2017-2018
The California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Board) is pleased to announce a grant solicitation of $18 million for an administrator to implement the Statewide Financing Assistance for Lower-Income Consumers Pilot Project for [...]
October 2018
Request for Information: Voluntary Minimum Standards for DC Fast Charging Stations
The eight signatory states of the Regional Electric Vehicle Plan for the West Memorandum of Understanding (REV West MOU) are seeking input on what factors the states should consider when developing minimum standards for DC [...]
VW Settlement Related RFPs Open in 9 States
Don't miss out on the 14 RFPs currently open in 9 states! With the finalization of many state VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plans, we have seen an increase in the number of RFPs announced. Open [...]
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and DC are Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge Winners
On October 21st, Mike Bloomberg named Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, DC as winners in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. These four cities join six other cities – Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, San [...]
New Jersey Releases its Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On October 5, 2018, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released its Beneficiary Mitigation Plan to outline the use of their $72.2 million of VW settlement funds. The primary goal in New [...]
Electrify America Releases Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan for California
On October 3rd Electrify America, the Volkswagen subsidiary in charge of distributing ZEV investment funds on behalf of VW, released its Cycle 2 Investment Plan for California. The plan defines how Electrify America proposes [...]
September 2018
Pennsylvania Announces Grants and Rebates for Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Stations
On September 19th, Pennsylvania announced that it would be accepting applications for grants and rebates for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling stations through the Driving PA Forward program that is responsible for distributing [...]
Atlanta and Seattle Named Bloomberg’s First American Cities Climate Challenge Winners
On September 14th Mike Bloomberg named Atlanta and Seattle in the first round of winning cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge. The cities were praised for their ambitious climate action plans and their [...]
New York State Releases its Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On September 5, 2018, New York State released its Beneficiary Mitigation Plan to outline the use of their $127.7 million in VW settlement funds. A breakdown of the funds by action item is below. [...]
U.S. DOE Announces Selection of 42 Projects Totalling $80 Million to Support Advanced Vehicle Technology
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its support for 42 projects in the advanced vehicle technology space totaling $80 million in funding. These projects are intended to "support DOE's goal to invest [...]
Illinois Finalizes VW Mitigation Plan and Opens Applications for First Round of Funding
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency finalized their spending plan for Volkswagen Settlement Funds (Beneficiary Mitigation Plan) on August 28, 2018. The finalized plan added significant funding for on-road vehicles, a change the EPA attributes [...]
August 2018
Kentucky Releases Draft Mitigation Plan and Requests Public Comment
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has released their draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for public comment. Details of funding allocations below. The cabinet has released the plan for public comment. Comments may be submitted [...]
Virginia becomes first state to award VW Settlement funds
On Thursday, August 9th, the State of Virginia became the first state to commit funds from the VW settlement. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to [...]
Texas Releases Draft Mitigation Plan and Requests Public Comment
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released their draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for public comment. Details of funding allocations below. The public comment period will be open through October 8, 2018. Comments may be [...]
Missouri Finalizes VW Mitigation Plan and Opens Applications for School Bus Replacement Funding
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources finalized their spending plan for Volkswagen Settlement Funds (Beneficiary Mitigation Plan) on August 6, 2018. Funding allocations have not changed significantly since the draft plan and are detailed [...]
Maryland Seeks Public Comment on VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released their draft mitigation plan for use of VW settlement funds on August 1st. Below is a breakdown of the use of the state's funds. Funding [...]
July 2018
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment Submits Final Plan for VW Environmental Mitigation Trust
The District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment submitted the Spending Plan for Volkswagen Settlement Funds (Beneficiary Mitigation Plan) to the Wilmington Trust on July 6, 2018. The Notice of Public Comment Period [...]
South Carolina Releases Second Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for VW Environmental Mitigation Trust
The South Carolina Department of Insurance has released the second draft of the Beneficiary Mitigation Plan required under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. In conjunction with the release of this draft, the Department opened [...]
Montana Seeks Feedback on VW Settlement Draft Mitigation Plan
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has released a draft plan for spending $12.6 million awarded to the State of Montana under the national Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement. The plan is designed [...]
Massachusetts Releases Draft VW Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for Public Comment
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has released its Draft Volkswagen (VW) Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP) for public comment. The Draft is posted on the MassDEP website at: https://www.mass.gov/guides/volkswagen-diesel-settlements-environmental-mitigation. Electronic comments via [...]
Tennessee Releases Proposed Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released for public comment the State of Tennessee’s Proposed Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (proposed BMP) for purposes of implementing the State’s initial allocation under the Volkswagen [...]
North Dakota Department of Health Seeks Comments on Volkswagen Mitigation Plan
The North Dakota Department of Health released its draft mitigation plan and is seeking feedback. The 45-day comment period begins July 17 and ends August 31, 2018. Written comments can be sent to the [...]
Maine DOT Announces VW Settlement RFP
The State of Maine announced a funding opportunity for the use of its VW Environmental Mitigation Settlement Funds opened on July 9, 2018. The Round 1 process is described in the RFP Timeline. Completed applications must be [...]
Minnesota offers $1.4 million to install EV fast chargers
On July 5, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released a request for proposal (RFP) for EV charging stations using Volkswagen settlement funds. The purpose of the grant is to reduce air pollution by expanding access [...]
New Mexico Environment Department Accepting Applications for Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Funding
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will accept applications for projects relating to the Volkswagen Settlement Agreement between July 2 and September 14, 2018. Qualifying projects must demonstrate a reduction in NOx, and meet the [...]
June 2018
California to Invest $300m in ZEVs with VW Settlement Funds
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted the approved Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for California’s $423 million allocation of the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust. The plan includes investing $300 million in zero emission vehicles. [...]
Utah Releases Final Mitigation Plan
Utah Department of Environmental Quality released their final VW settlement mitigation plan. All funds will be used for public fleets, except for projects funded through the DERA category. Below is a breakdown: Funding Category [...]
Arizona Releases Final VW Settlement Mitigation Plan
On June 8th, Governor Doug Ducey released a $38 million plan to purchase more than 280 new school buses in low-income communities across the state utilizing settlement funds from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. [...]
Oregon & Minnesota Move to Use VW Settlement Funds
DEQ, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Energy and the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division, is requesting public comment on a proposal to consider using a portion [...]
First Opportunity to Apply for Funding from Ohio’s Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund
Ohio EPA filed the state’s Beneficiary Mitigation Plan with the VW trustee on May 31, 2018 and released the first Request for Proposals on June 4, 2018 for on-road and off-road equipment projects. Grant [...]
Kansas and Alaska Release Draft Mitigation Plans
Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking public comments on its newly released draft mitigation plan. Please direct all comments and current questions to the following e-mail address to assure consideration in the [...]
May 2018
Illinois Seeks Public Comment on Draft VW Mitigation Plan
The Illinois EPA will host three public outreach sessions on its draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP) to use the state's $108 million allocation from the Volkswagen settlement. Agency representatives will give an overview of [...]
Regulators Approve Rules Allowing NV Energy To Build Charging Stations
Nevada state regulators have approved rules that allow NV Energy to build and own electric vehicle charging stations. The process was initiated following Senate Bill 145, legislation that tasked the utilities commission with creating [...]
Wisconsin Releases Draft VW Mitigation Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has released an initial draft for their VW state mitigation plan. The plan summarizes the state's allocation of nearly $67.1 Million as follows: Mitigation Category Fund Allocation State [...]
South Dakota Seeks Public Comment on Draft Migitation Plan
South Dakota has released their draft mitigation plan and is accepting public comment. Below is a list of mitigation plans the state is proposing to take with its funds: Budget approximately 50% of the [...]
Electrify America Releases Map of Charging Network
Electrify America has published on its website a map of the company's planned charging network. The goal is for all 2,000+ stations to be “operational or under construction at 484 sites in 17 metropolitan areas [...]
Massachusetts Issues RFI to Inform VW Settlement Mitigation Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has released a Request for Information (RFI) in order to collect feedback from stakeholders and concerned persons regarding the VW settlement. MassDEP is still in the process [...]
April 2018
California Seeks Public Comment on VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced they are seeking public comment on their VW Draft Mitigation Plan. The plan summarizes the state's allocation of nearly $423 Million as follows: Mitigation Category Fund Allocation [...]
Oklahoma DEQ Accepting Comment on VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced they are seeking public comment on their VW Draft Mitigation Plan. The plan summarizes the state's allocation of nearly $21 Million as follows: Mitigation Category Fund [...]
Iowa Seeks Public Comment On Draft Mitigation Plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public comment on their VW Draft Mitigation Plan. The plan summarizes the state's allocation of nearly $21 Million as follows: Mitigation Category Fund Allocation School Bus, [...]
New Mexico Seeks Public Comment on VW Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
The New Mexico Environment Department announced they are seeking public comment on their VW Draft Mitigation Plan. The plan summarizes the state's allocation of nearly $18 Million as follows: Mitigation Category Fund Allocation On-road [...]
Colorado Issues Request For Applications On EV Chargers
On April 10, the Colorado Energy Office released a request for applications, inviting private-sector partners to build fast-charging stations for EVs along most major highway corridors in Colorado. The state is investing approximately $10 million [...]
South Carolina Dept. of Insurance Releases VW Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan, Sets Public Meeting
Ray Farmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance, announced today that the South Carolina Department of Insurance has released the first draft of the Beneficiary Mitigation Plan required under the Volkswagen Environmental [...]
Missouri Accepting Public Comment on its Draft Mitigation Plan
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) has released their Draft Mitigation Plan that outlines the state’s intended use of their $41.15 Million settlement. The MoDNR proposes to allocate funds to mitigation projects in the [...]
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Requests Public Input to Create Draft Mitigation Plan
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has scheduled three meetings to garner input from the public on the state’s proposed mitigation plan that will spend $9.8 Million in funds allocated to the state [...]
March 2018
North Carolina Releases Draft Mitigation Plan and is Accepting Public Comment
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released their Draft Mitigation Plan that outlines the state's intended use of their $30.68 Million settlement. The DEQ proposes to allocate investment in phases, using 30% [...]
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Releases Online Survey to Inform State Mitigation Plan
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection opened an online public survey (Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program Public Survey) to inform the state's Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The Beneficiary Mitigation Plan will outline the distribution of Florida's [...]
Round 2 Designations of FHWA’s Alternative Fuels Corridor Complete
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) completed their second round of designations for their Alternative Fuels Corridor program. Through the program, the FHWA is helping to create a national network of alternative fueling and charging [...]
February 2018
Illinois EPA Releases Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for Public Review
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released its draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for public review. The Illinois BMP breaks down its allocation of $108,679,676.98 as follows: On-Road Projects - up to 20% All-Electric School Bus [...]
California Air Resources Board Releases Recommendations for Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
The California Air Resources Board released a Discussion Document that summarizes the staff's work to date, with public input, to develop a Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for California's $423 million in VW Settlement funds. The [...]
Minnesota Releases Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
On Thursday, February 15th, 2018 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released its draft plan for investing the funds the state is set to receive as part of the VW Settlement and is seeking [...]
Montana Seeks Input on its Draft Mitigation Plan for VW Settlement Funds
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public input to help inform their draft mitigation plan for the investment of $12.6 million in VW Settlement funds over the next 10 years. Survey for [...]
January 2018
50 States, DC, Puerto Rico, and 29 Indian Tribes Receive Beneficiary Designation for VW Settlement
Two filings on January 29th confirm that 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 29 Indian Tribes have received beneficiary designation under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. Beneficiaries can now submit mitigation [...]
Submit Your Ideas for Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan for Electrify America
Electrify America is seeking input on their Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan (National and California), which cover an investment period from July 2019 to December 2021. They're looking for input on suggestions & data relevant [...]
December 2017
Utilities and environmentalists call for Missouri to spend VW funds on electric vehicles
Missouri's public comment period on its use of the VW Settlement Funds has brought together electric utilities and environmental advocates. The Missouri Electric Vehicle Collaborative, a group of utilities and environmental groups, proposed to [...]
Request for Information Issued by Tennessee on the use of VW Settlement Funds
Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation has released a Request for Information (RFI) to seek cost information on eligible mitigation actions under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, in order to inform Tennessee's Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. [...]
Ohio Seeks Public Comment on Draft Mitigation Plan for VW Settlement Funds
Ohio EPA is asking for public comment on a plan to invest $75 million over the next ten years to reduce NOx pollution from the transportation sector using from the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund. [...]
Georgia Seeks Public Comment on Draft Mitigation Plan to use VW Settlement Funds
Georgia Office of Planning and Budget, the State of Georgia designated agency to receive the funds, has issued a preliminary Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for the State of Georgia. The plan is open for public [...]
New Comment Periods Open for 11 States on use of Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Funds
Following the Trust Effective Date (October 2nd), states had to apply for beneficiary status. Ahead of the deadline, Atlas verified that all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico filed for beneficiary status with the [...]
November 2017
Vermont seeks Public Input for use of the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Funds
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has released its draft mitigation plan. The agency will accept verbal public comments at the public meeting scheduled for December 13, 2017 at 10:30am in the Montpelier Room at [...]
North Carolina seeks public comment through Volkswagen Settlement Request For Information
North Carolina has been allocated $92 million in Volkswagen settlement money to reduce air pollution from mobile sources. Through a Request for Information (RFI), the N.C. Division of Air Quality (DAQ) in the N.C. [...]
Washington proposes plan for $112.7 million VW settlement
Washington state aims to turn an environmental scandal into an opportunity to transform the transportation system and improve air quality under a new proposal released Thursday. The plan would use $112.7 million the state [...]
Diverse Stakeholders Sign Transportation Electrification Accord
Environmental nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other organizations working on EVs have created the Transportation Electrification Accord. The group signed on a to set of principles that outlines "how transportation electrification can be advanced in [...]
Submit Public Comments or Attend In-Person Open Meetings in Maine
Maine DOT is the state's lead organization for VW settlement funding. They're currently accepting comments on their draft mitigation plan (which was updated in mid-October). In addition, the state is hosting two public meetings. [...]
Utah Department of Environmental Quality Seeks Public Comment
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requesting public comment on how to use VW settlement funds. The state agency setup an advisory committee who have offered recommendations on how to distribute the [...]
October 2017
Wilmington Trust launches website for the Environmental Mitigation Trust
Wilmington Trust launches a public-facing website on the Environmental Mitigation Trust. The site contains brief overviews of the State and Tribal trusts. A FAQ is also present but is still under development. Visit the [...]
Michigan Public Service Commission is soliciting for pilot project ideas
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is seeking input on developing pilot programs related to plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) deployment and the infrastructure needed to meet growing user demand. The Commission is committed to [...]
Massachusetts Climate and the Transportation Sector Listening Sessions
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Department of Transportation are hosting a series of four (4) listening sessions on the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. [...]
Energy Department Announces $15 million for Batteries and Electrification to Enable Extreme Fast Charging
The Energy Department announced up to $15 million for research projects on batteries and vehicle electrification technologies to enable extreme fast charging. The Department’s Vehicle Technologies Office is seeking research projects to develop plug-in [...]
Ohio EPA announces planning process for the VW Mitigation Trust
The Ohio EPA is preparing to submit Ohio’s request to be certified as a beneficiary to receive funds. Ohio EPA has been working on a draft state mitigation plan, which will be circulated soon [...]
Dueling Op-Eds on the use of VW Settlement Funds
The Hill recently published two op-eds that highlight the ongoing debate in states over the use of VW settlement funds. The first op-ed from the Sierra Club argues the Environmental Mitigation Trust is a [...]
Indiana Governor Establishes Committee To Distribute VW Settlement Funds
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Thursday establishing an 11-member committee to determine how to spend the $40.9 million Indiana is receiving for the VW Settlement. The order also named the Indiana Department [...]
Western Governors Unite to Create EV Charging Network
The governors of Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide a framework for creating a regional electric vehicle plan for the West (REV [...]
Missouri Department of Natural Resources launches VW Settlement website
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (the designated beneficiary for Missouri) has launched a website on the VW settlement. Public comments are now being accepted (see here). Visit the agency website Give [...]
Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Support Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the availability of approximately $1 million in grants to support the installation of publicly accessible alternative fuel infrastructure projects in designated major transportation corridors. Examples of [...]
Virginia DEQ Issues RFP for EV Charging using VW Trust Funds
On October 4th, DEQ issued a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified sources to provide turnkey services for establishing a “Statewide Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network." With this release, Virginia has become the [...]
New Jersey Wants Public Input on Spending State’s Share of VW Settlement
The state is looking for public input on how to spend $72.2 million to clean up air pollution from the transportation sector. For those interested in proposing projects where the funds should be allocated, the [...]
Public Workshop on VW Settlement Funding in California
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a public workshop on developing a Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for California’s $423 million allocation of the nearly $3 billion VW Environmental Mitigation Trust. [...]
Trust Effective Date is set (October 2, 2017)
The State and Tribe Trust Agreements have been executed by the settling parties and filed with the court. As a result of this filing, the Trust Effective Date has been set to today, October [...]
September 2017
Court Order Approving Trust Agreements and Establishing Trusts
The U.S. District Judge approved the Trust Agreements (detailed previously here). The Trust Agreements must be executed by the settling parties and filed with the court within two weeks of this order (September 19th). [...]
JLL Wins Assignment to Find Electric Vehicle Charging Sites in $2 Billion Volkswagen Investment
Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America contracted with JLL to identify EV charging station sites and provide site feasibility studies in 17 metros, nearly half of them in California. JLL is seeking sites with property owners [...]
Court Filings Result in Changes to the Environmental Mitigation Trust
The DOJ and State of California have issued filings with the U.S. District Court in support of the finalized agreement for the Environmental Mitigation Trust. The Trust Effective Date has not been set yet. [...]
Request for Information from Arkansas due November 1st
Arkansas is soliciting input from the public as the State develops its Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The RFI includes the full draft mitigation plan. Governor Asa Hutchinson has named ADEQ as the lead agency to [...]
VW Settlement Forums in Kansas
Central Kansas Clean Cities in cooperation with Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Climate + Energy Project are hosting forums on VW’s Environmental Mitigation Trust. Those who can't participate in the forums in [...]
August 2017
Comments on Colorado Draft Mitigation Plan due October 13th
Colorado released its draft mitigation plan on August 28th. Comments are due by October 13th. Send any comments about Colorado's implementation of the settlement to cdphe.commentsapcd@state.co.us. Read the Draft Migitation Plan Read SWEEP's [...]
Colorado Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee
At the Colorado's Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, the state's draft mitigation plan was discussed. The plan will be released on August 28th and will be open for public comment. Included in the packet [...]
Nevada Updates: Meeting, New Mitigation Plan, and Public Comments
On August 29, the Nevada DMV Advisory Subcommittee on the Control of Emissions from Motor Vehicles will hold another meeting on the VW Settlement. The meeting begins at 1:30pm PST and the Advisory Subcommittee [...]
Ameren RFI – Development of Missouri Highway Corridor DC-Fast Charging
Under its efforts to remove market barriers and promote EV adoption, Ameren Missouri is seeking to identify and have dialogues with multiple private sector charging station developer/operator partnerships to determine how Ameren Missouri should [...]
Denver hopes 300 new charging stations will accelerate switch to electric cars
City officials on Wednesday said 300 charging stations for electric vehicles will be set up around metro Denver over the next two years. They’re also looking at changes in the city building code to [...]
July 2017
Volkswagen California ZEV Investment Plan Wins Approval
On July 27th, CARB approved the first of four plans by Volkswagen to invest $800 million over 10 years in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, public outreach, and access to these ultra-clean vehicles for residents [...]
Shaping Washington’s plan for the $112.7 million from Volkswagen
Read a blog post by the Washington Department of Ecology on the state's plan to use its funds from Volkswagen Settlement ($112.7 million). The state conducted a survey of where the funds should go. [...]
CARB Staff analysis of the Electrify America ZEV Investment Plan is now available
The following email was sent to CARB's vw-zevinvest mailing list: California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff has prepared an analysis of Electrify America's first 30-month ZEV Investment Plan (Plan). The analysis document evaluates Plan [...]
Maine Releases Draft Mitigation Plan
Under the lead of the Maine Department of Transportation, collaborating with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Governor’s Energy Office, a plan has been drafted that includes projected qualifying expenditures from the [...]
Electrify America Submits Supplement to the California ZEV Investment Plan
On June 27th, Electrify America submitted a Supplement to its first 30-month ZEV Investment Plan which can be found here. Information about how to submit comments on the Plan Supplement can be found here. [...]
Comments on Nevada Draft Mitigation Plan due by August 18th
The NDEP has updated our VW Settlement webpage with information on the I/M Subcommittee, the Subcommittee’s draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan, and how to review and submit comments relating to the draft plan. Comments on [...]
Massachusetts Request for Project Ideas
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection would like suggestions on one or more eligible projects in which Massachusetts should invest VW Environmental Mitigation Trust funds to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and/or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, [...]
June 2017
Feedback request by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Comments due June 30th)
Send comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by June 30th to vwsettlement.pca@state.mn.us. You can also fill out the online survey here: http://survey.mn.gov/s.asp?k=149210448953.
Electrify America Opens first stations in Washington DC Metro Region
Electrify America has deployed its first charging stations in the Washington, D.C. metro region. Eight locations across Maryland and Virginia now have upgraded charging equipment in cooperation with EVgo Services LLC. The newly upgraded [...]
May 2017
CARB tells VW to adjust California investment plans
Volkswagen’s plan to promote electric cars in California, part of its penalty for a massive air-pollution scandal, is being sent back for repairs because state officials say it doesn’t do enough to help low-income [...]
North Carolina State budget could include investment priorities for VW settlement funds
In their recently passed budget bill, North Carolina state Senate leaders signaled how they want the VW settlement funds spent. Prioritize purchases that boost job growth, budget language instructs. Favor in-state manufacturers and small [...]
Comments on Pennsylvania’s draft plan due by July 5th
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed a draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan that will provide an overview of how Pennsylvania's portion of the trust fund will be spent. DEP will receive public comment for how [...]
Nevada DMV Advisory Subcommittee Meeting (5/31)
From an email sent to NEVADAVWFUND@LISTSERV.STATE.NV.US. This is a message to inform you of the May 31 meeting of the Nevada DMV Advisory Subcommittee on the Control of Emissions from Motor Vehicles. The meeting [...]
Virginia RFI now due 5/31
DEQ is issuing an addendum to the below referenced RFI for the purpose of modifying the information requested for light duty (LD) zero emission vehicle (ZEV) supply equipment projects and extending the deadline for [...]
RFI for Florida due June 23rd
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is requesting information from interested parties to help inform Florida’s draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan under the prospective Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund. Interested parties can view and download [...]
Comments due on Oregon’s draft plan by May 19th
Oregon DEQ has posted a draft outline for use of the VW Environmental Mitigation Funds on our webpage at http://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/Pages/VW-Diesel-Settlement.aspx. The state has opened a period for public comment on the elements of a [...]
April 2017
RFI for Virginia due by May 18th
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking early input from governmental and non-governmental entities on the type and scope of projects that they may later submit to compete [...]
VW National ZEV Investment Plan Released
Volkswagen completed its National ZEV Investment Plan and it's now publicly available on the EPA website. You can download the plan here. As required by Appendix C to the 2.0-Liter Partial Consent Decree entered [...]
April 5th DMV Advisory Subcommittee Meeting (Nevada)
From an email sent to NEVADAVWFUND@LISTSERV.STATE.NV.US This is a message to inform you of the April 5 meeting of the Nevada DMV Advisory Subcommittee on the Control of Emissions from Motor Vehicles. The meeting [...]
March 2017
March 9th DMV Advisory Subcommittee Meeting (Nevada)
From an email sent to NEVADAVWFUND@LISTSERV.STATE.NV.US This is a message to inform you of the March 9 meeting of the Nevada DMV Advisory Subcommittee on the Control of Emissions from Motor Vehicles. The meeting [...]
Public Comments for Delaware Mitigation Plan due by April 3rd
From Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control website: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/air/Pages/VWMitigationPlan.aspx DNREC is gathering input from the public to help develop the Department's mitigation plan. Comments on the VW mitigation plan are due by [...]
Submit project ideas to Iowa by April 28th
As a result of the partial settlements with Volkswagen automakers, the state of Iowa anticipates receiving approximately $21 million from an environmental mitigation trust. These funds can be spent on defined eligible nitrogen oxides [...]
Online Meeting About VW Settlement Tracking
Date and Time: Thursday March 16, 2017 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET The purpose of this online meeting is discuss this effort with stakeholders, answer questions, and provide a general forum for [...]
Volkswagen Settlement Trustee Appointed
Following up on our meeting yesterday, we just found out that the court appointed the VW Settlement Trustee. On March 15, Wilmington Trust was officially appointed by the court as the Trustee of the [...]
VW California ZEV Investment Plan Released
Volkswagen completed its California ZEV Investment Plan and it's now publicly available. You can download the plan here. On March 8, Electrify America submitted its Cycle 1 California ZEV Investment Plan to the CARB. The plan [...]