Rep. Aguilar Announces $14,055,578 for San Bernardino Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he helped secure a $14,055,578 Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for the City of San Bernardino to build and operate a public electric vehicle (EV) charging network of 101 EV charging stations at 15 municipality-owned locations throughout the City. The funding comes as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Rep. Aguilar helped pass in 2021.

"By equipping our communities with publicly accessible clean energy solutions, we are investing in a more sustainable and affordable future for Inland Empire residents," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "This grant funding will help San Bernardino implement EV chargers throughout the City, taking crucial steps to combat climate change, reduce air pollution and improve public health."

"This grant propels San Bernardino toward a greener, more resilient future," said Mayor Helen Tran. "By adding over 100 community EV charging stations, we are not only improving access to sustainable transportation but reaffirming our dedication to environmental progress and community growth."

The grant funding will enable the City of San Bernardino, in partnership with local non-profit Uplift San Bernardino, to install 101 EV chargers at 15 city-managed locations. All sites will include Level 2 fast chargers, DC fast chargers, Level 1 micro-mobility outlets for e-bikes and e-scooters and a 200kWh Battery Energy Storage System to ensure long-term reliability and usage.

The 15 locations throughout the City of San Bernardino that will receive EV charging stations are City Yard, the San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino City Hall, the Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center, the Ruben Campos Community Center, Delmann Heights Park, Lytle Creek Park, Anne Shirrells Park, Feldheym Library, Nicholson Park, the San Bernardino Soccer Complex, Carousel Mall, the Regal Theater parking lot, and two street parking locations at 160 E. 5th Street and 455 W. 4th Street, respectively.

The funding comes as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's $635 million investment in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Round 2 Grant Awards, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $1.3 billion grant program aims to strategically deploy funding for publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in urban and rural areas.

Rep. Aguilar serves as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.