{"id":2508747,"date":"2025-11-10T12:12:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-pours-millions-into-ev-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:13:25","slug":"michigan-pours-millions-into-ev-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-pours-millions-into-ev-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan pours millions into EV infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichigan-pours-millions-into-ev-infrastructure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2508747&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Michigan is investing millions of dollars too expand its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure as part of its <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >broader clean energy goals<\/a>. The state recently awarded $1.84 million in grants through the Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program, funding 201 new EV charging stations at 31 multifamily housing properties. This effort aims to address the lack of at-home charging options for many residents. Michigan has allocated $30 million for this program in 2024, with additional funding rounds forthcoming.<\/p>\n<p>MichiganS clean energy plan, known as the MI Healthy Climate Plan, strives to support 2 million EVs on the roads by 2030. Currently, the state has about 1,700 charging locations but will need considerably more &#8211; around 10,000 DC fast chargers and 90,000 Level 2 chargers &#8211; to meet future demands. Along with charging infrastructure, Michigan is also funding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-pushes-for-20b-in-infrastructure-funding-to-go-to-electric-school-buses\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris pushes for B in ... funding to go to electric school buses\">electric school buses<\/a>, allocating $35.9 million to help schools purchase 87 electric and 10 propane buses, despite the high cost of electric buses compared to diesel models. These initiatives reflect Michigan&#8217;s commitment to reducing emissions and promoting cleaner air through increased adoption of electric transportation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Michigan pours millions into EV infrastructure<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2397750\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; As <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\">Michigan<\/a> ramps up its push for an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\/\">electric<\/a> future in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/transportation\/\">transportation<\/a>, the state is rolling out new grants to expand the electric vehicle infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>It recently announced $1.84 million in taxpayer-funded grants through the Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3881117\/karine-jean-pierre-shredded-by-predecessors-jen-psaki-dee-dee-myers\/\">Karine Jean-Pierre shredded by predecessors Jen Psaki and Dee Dee Myers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3881030\/watch-live-senate-convenes-after-several-dems-break-with-caucus-to-support-gop-stopgap-bill\/\">WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes after several Democrats break with caucus to support GOP stopgap bill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/3880984\/supreme-court-rejects-bid-overturn-gay-marriage\/\">Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn gay marriage decision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>That amount makes up just the first two rounds of funding. In total, $30 million was allocated to the program in 2024 as a one-time amount.<\/p>\n<p>The $1.84 million funded 201 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-pressures-gop-on-infrastructure\/\" title=\"White House Pressures GOP on ...\">electric vehicle charging stations<\/a> at 31 multifamily properties across Michigan. That means each station cost an average of $9,200.<\/p>\n<p>The next two rounds of funding, which should be announced soon, will also fund stations as multifamily properties. According to a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/egle\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025\/11\/05\/grants-grow-michigan-ev-charging-infrastructure\">statement<\/a>&nbsp;from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, which implements the program, this is because those sites often &ldquo;lack at-home charging options.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This is all part of a broader clean energy plan that Michigan is hoping to implement, titled the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/egle\/about\/organization\/climate-and-energy\/mi-healthy-climate-plan\">MI Healthy Climate Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As part of that plan, the state plans &ldquo;to build out the infrastructure to support 2 million EVs on Michigan roads by 2030.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the state reports 1,700 charging locations across Michigan. To support its 2030 goal, &ldquo;Michigan will need approximately 10,000 DCFC and 90,000 Level 2 chargers,&rdquo; making this program just a small part of the state&rsquo;s overall EV charger plan.<\/p>\n<p>This is just one of many grant programs funded by the taxpayers in Michigan that are pushing this climate plan.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is a recently announced new round of funding&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/egle\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025\/10\/13\/school-buses\">totaling<\/a>&nbsp;$35.9 million for electric school buses. This funding is part of the Michigan Department of Education&rsquo;s $125 million Clean Bus Energy Grant program, which will help 23 schools and districts add 87 electric buses and 10 propane buses to fleets across the state.<\/p>\n<p>While the typical new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-lawmakers-push-for-25-billion-for-electric-school-buses\/\" title=\"Democrat Lawmakers Push For  Billion For ...\">diesel school bus<\/a> can cost in the $125,000 to $150,000 range, electric school buses are substantially more expensive. Many electric school buses currently cost about $300,000 to $400,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3880712\/democrats-voting-against-ending-government-shutdown\/\">WHAT DEMOCRATS HAVE SAID ABOUT VOTING TO END THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The MDE&rsquo;s grant program is allocating about $370,000 per bus. Interim State Superintendent Sue C. Carnell applauded the funding.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Children and others in their communities benefit from cleaner air,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We are happy to work with our partners at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to make our state greener.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan invests millions to expand EV charging network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2508748,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25197035016012.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[33451,66787,9177,4601],"class_list":["post-2508747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-electric-vehicles","tag-ev-infrastructure","tag-investment","tag-michigan"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25197035016012.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2508747"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2508751,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508747\/revisions\/2508751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2508748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2508747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2508747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2508747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}