Purpose

Section 285.100  Purpose The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) is implementing the Charging Infrastructure Grant Program (Program).  The primary goal of this program is to substantially offset the installation costs of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, beginning July 1, 2022, and continuing as long as funds are available. The Agency will award grants, consistent with the Commission-approved Beneficial Electrification Plans in accordance with Section 45 of the Electric Vehicle Act, to public and private organizations and companies to install and maintain Level 2 or Level 3 charging stations. [20 ILCS 627/55(a)] Grants issued under the Program are subject to this Part, which sets forth the Program’s basic framework and general requirements.