Project Overview: EF154
This project involves installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout Bellingham to improve the availability of EV charging. In early 2021, the City of Bellingham received a $1.5 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to be used towards installing new EV infrastructure across Bellingham. The City is contributing an additional $500,000 from its voter-approved Transportation Fund, bringing the total investment to $2 million.
This project will install 90 new EV plugs at 25 different locations distributed equitably across Bellingham on City-owned properties and public rights-of-way near destinations, workplaces, and multifamily residential areas. The project includes standard Level 2 chargers, DC fast chargers, and solar-powered chargers. Installation will begin in 2022. All stations will be installed by June 1, 2023. Existing parking stalls will be converted to electric vehicle charging only stalls.
Learn more about EV charging in Bellingham.
EV Charging Stations Locations Map
Status – December 2022
Accomplishments:
- Phase 1 under construction. See Phase 1 Charging Stations Locations map.
- The charging station at 10th Street near Taylor Dock is now operational. Additional chargers are under construction and will be operational soon.
- Phase 2 – 30% design under review
- October 24, 2022 – City staff presented a proposed ordinance and resolution to City Council regarding electric vehicle charging rates at City-owned charging stations. Presentation recording begins at 1:08:10.
- November 21, 2022 – City Council approved actions to establish a legal framework for City-owned electric vehicle charging stations and update EV charging rates.
Next Milestones:
- Phase 1 – Complete installation of charging stations and open for use once City Council has approved new charging rates and stations are activated.
- Phase 2 – 60% design
Project Details
Phase 1
- Status – Construction
- Contract awarded – August 22, 2022
- Contract amount – $222,377
- Contractor – Forma Construction/VECA
Phase 2
- Status – Design
More Information
Contact
Freeman Anthony, P.E.
Phone: (360) 778-7924
Email: fanthony@cob.org
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