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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Adopt a Charger Receives $5 Million Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce to Install 328 Electric Vehicle Chargers at Multi-Family Properties
June 3, 2026 — Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $5 million to Adopt a Charger for 27 multifamily properties that will add 328 Level 2 new charging ports, and one public site with 6 Direct Current Fast Charging Stations. The funding is provided through the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP), and installations will be completed by the end of 2027.
The bulk of these projects are happening in overburdened communities. The WAEVCP funding prioritized equity-focused investments and was designed to fill in gaps that aren’t addressed by private investment alone. Funding supports charging infrastructure at apartments to help make EV ownership more practical for Washington residents who do not have access to separate dedicated parking spaces.
"Multifamily properties lag in EV adoption primarily due to the high costs and logistical challenges of installing charging infrastructure, including limited electrical capacity, expensive upgrades, and limited parking space. Additionally, challenges like shared parking, complex billing for shared amenities, and a lack of investment motivation for property owners create further obstacles to widespread EV adoption in these buildings. The WAEVCP Grant is transformational and a model for other states to follow," said Kitty Adams Hoksbergen, Executive Director of Adopt a Charger. "I am grateful to our partners on this project — King County Housing Authority, Seattle Housing Authority, and Resound Energy. Our goal is to create a solution that is in the best interest of the site host, the EV driver, and the funding agency. "
“As our region adopts Electric Vehicles at a rapid pace, KCHA sees EV chargers as essential infrastructure that should be available to everyone," said Robin Walls, President and CEO of the King County Housing Authority. "KCHA is proud to partner with the State of Washington to bring convenient EV charging to affordable housing communities."
"Environmental stewardship has long been a core value at the Seattle Housing Authority, and expanding access to clean, reliable EV charging is an important part of that commitment. This investment helps ensure that some of Seattle’s lowest-income residents benefit from the transition to cleaner transportation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving health and equity in the communities we serve. We are grateful to the Washington State Department of Commerce for the WAEVCP grant, which allows us to expand our EV charging network at no cost to SHA."
— Rod Brandon, Executive Director, Seattle Housing Authority
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About the Funding
Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Account (Climate Commitment Act). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.