Governor Signs Directive on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Liz Gullett

Governor Signs Directive on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Dec 10, 2021

In preparation of billions in federal funds, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive to ensure Michigan readies the state to build up electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It directs state departments to take a number of actions to help the state build the future of mobility and electrification, including:

- Prioritizing in-state businesses and workers
- Helping local communities build more efficiently, using the “dig once” principle to complete work on electric vehicle chargers, pipes, high-speed internet, roads, and other utilities simultaneously wherever possible
- Working with the legislature to leverage the federal dollars we have to position Michigan as the national leader in electric vehicles
- Prioritizing the growth of Michigan’s advance mobility workforce througheducation, training, and talent acquisition programs
- Optimizing the placement of electric vehicle charging stations across the stateto facilitate long-distance travel and daily commuting in rural, urban, and suburban areas
- Working with utilities and other stakeholders to consider electric vehicle charging needs in all new distribution system upgrades and utility distribution plans
- Expandingon current initiatives to assist fleets in transitioning to clean fuels

To read the full Executive Directive, please click here.

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