On July 31, 2024, NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy released “Advancing NEVI: Recommendations from State NEVI Funding Applicants,” a report that provides seven key recommendations for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state program leads based on applicant feedback from the first round of NEVI awards. These recommendations can help states improve the next round of NEVI solicitations to enhance proposal quality, streamline application reviews, and spur the deployment of NEVI stations. The recommendations include:
- Engage with stakeholders early and often, in a clear and prompt manner, sharing materials for comment ahead of their release;
- Support coordination with utilities;
- Provide clarity and flexibility around geographic siting;
- Develop a solicitation that is clear, itemized, and based on specific state priorities;
- Balance state supplementary requirements with the minimum federal requirements;
- Allow EV Service Providers to lead applications on behalf of site hosts when appropriate; and
- Streamline administrative requirements.
To read the full report click here, and please reach out to Delaney Dixon (ddixon@naseo.org) with any questions.