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 26 different locations 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 began in late 2022. 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 – June 2023
There are two phases to this project. Phase 1 began construction in November 2022 and includes six charging stations. Phase 2 is expected to begin construction in early 2024 and includes 20 charging stations.
Phase 1 is under construction. The Taylor Dock, Shuksan Meadows, Fairhaven Park, City Hall, and Federal Building stations are installed and active. The Cornwall Park station is expected to be operational in summer 2023. See Phase 1 Charging Stations Locations map.

Project Details
Phase 1
- Status – Construction
- Contract awarded – August 22, 2022
- Contract amount – $222,377
- Contractor – Forma Construction/VECA
Contact
Freeman Anthony, P.E.
Phone: (360) 778-7924
Email: fanthony@cob.org
Relevant Council Meetings
- 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.