2022: Louisiana, receiving $73.4m for EV charging stations, has not started bidding due to federal NEVI program rules not aligning with typical contracting methods.

Louisiana, which received $73.4m in federal funds in 2022 for EV charging station construction, has not started the bidding process. The Louisiana DOTD states that federal NEVI program rules do not align with their typical contracting methods, which often involve owning and maintaining infrastructure. Other states, such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, are already distributing funds or building charging stations.

June 19, 2024
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