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More state funds are going toward accommodating electric vehicles, bringing extra charging stations near Alabama interstates.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced 14 new grants totaling $11.2 million. The funds come from the $79 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program allocated to the state in recent years.

Keep reading to find out where the new charging stations will be.

New chargers coming near interstates

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13 of the grants announced will go toward providing the EV charging stations at already existing fueling stations off the interstate.

The grants were awarded through a bidding process, restricting it to businesses opened 24/7 and located no further than one mile from an interstate. The funds, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), cover 80 percent of the project with the companies supplying at least a 20 percent match.

The 13 locations include:

Atmore: $725,864 to Poarch Band of Creek Indians to install chargers at Creek Travel Plaza near I-65
Clanton: $660,909 to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores near I-65
Eutaw: $783,299 to Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores adjacent to I-20/59
Evergreen: $867,238 to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores near I-65
Falkville: $768,782 to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores off I-65
Fort Deposit: $759,024 to Priester Retail Stores Inc. adjacent to I-65
Gadsden: $331,807 to Silver Comet Energy Inc. to install four chargers at the RaceTrac Store near I-59
Hamilton: $656,166 to Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores adjacent to I-22
Heflin: $656,166 to Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores adjacent to I-20
Irvington: $639,564 to Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores near I-10
Jasper: $788,921 to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores near I-22
Montgomery: $581,200 to BP Products North America Inc. to install chargers at Travel Centers of America adjacent to I-65
Tuscaloosa: $581,200 to BP Products North America Inc. to install charging stations at Travel Centers of America near I-20/59

“Having strategic electric vehicle charging stations across Alabama not only benefits EV drivers, but it also benefits those companies that produce electric vehicles, including many of them right here in Alabama, resulting in more high-paying jobs for Alabamians.”
~ Gov. Kay Ivey

Bevill State Community College

$2.4 million has also been awarded to Bevill State in Jasper to expand its current HVAC Training Center. The funds will be used to include workforce training for installing, testing, operating and maintaining EV charging infrastructure.

In March, the Alabama Community College System announced plans to develop the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center and Network at Bevill State. The training center’s goal is to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector by providing training opportunities that will help equip Alabama’s workforce with the necessary skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.

The primary location is an expansion of the HVAC Training Center and will involve the construction of a new building that is currently in the architectural planning phase.

“As we enter a transformative era in the energy sector, Bevill State is proud to help prepare our state for the jobs of the future… With statistics indicating a substantial increase in demand for skilled professionals in this field, our commitment to providing cutting-edge training reflects our dedication to shaping a workforce that not only meets the demands of today but propels Alabama into an innovative future.”
~ Dr. Joel Hagood, President of Bevill State Community College