Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $15 Million for Milwaukee to Expand Access to EV Charging Stations
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MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that with her support the City of Milwaukee has been awarded over $14.9 million in federal funding to build a network of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, giving more Wisconsinites transportation options, supporting the Made in Wisconsin economy, and reducing emissions to boost the health of residents.
“This grant announcement is wonderful news for the people of Milwaukee. It is a big stride forward in achieving our city’s climate and equity goals,” said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. “I am extremely grateful to Senator Baldwin for her work and her guidance that led to this award. And I am similarly grateful to the Biden-Harris administration for prioritizing investments to reduce our reliance on fuels with the greatest climate impacts.”
The City of Milwaukee will receive nearly $15 million to install EV chargers at 53 sites citywide. During the site selection process, the city prioritized sites in areas that lack existing EV infrastructure, low-to-moderate income communities, and neighborhoods with high ratios of multi-family housing units. This project will support the city’s climate and equity goals by expanding the network in areas that currently lack public infrastructure, or lack the ability to charge at home.
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