The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $5,493,941 Cooperative Agreement to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The objective of the "GRIDFAST EXPRESS" project is to establish a comprehensive national program focused on streamlining the utility interconnection process for both AC Level 2 and DC fast charging technologies related to electric vehicles (EVs). The project aims to advance approaches at scale to reduce soft costs, support accelerated demand for new EV charging infrastructure, and promote increased participation in clean energy jobs. Key focus areas include processing utility service requests, providing resources for utility staff and prospective site hosts, addressing equity and energy justice, and workforce training. The 3-year project period runs from August 2024 to August 2027.
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