Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program Expands Charging & Fueling Options for Marylanders

Governor Larry Hogan with AFIP grantees from Electric Vehicle Institute at the Maryland Municipal League 2019 Summer Conference. Photo Credit: Governor’s office

The newest cycle of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) is now open. This program helps Maryland expand alternative fuel refilling or charging infrastructure. The deadline for all applications is December 31, 2019.  The Fiscal Year 202 (FY20) AFIP contains new terms and conditions,  as a result of the Chapter 757 of the 2019 Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Clean Energy Jobs Act). Please consult the program guidelines for additional information. For more information on this grant or to apply today, click here.

Governor Hogan and MEA Director Mary Beth Tung in the MEA hybrid car. Photo credit Governor’s office

The AFIP has helped to install 130 new electric charging and alternative fueling outlets throughout the state over the past three years.  Establishing enough refilling or charging options is critical to consumer confidence.  Range anxiety is the fear that a vehicle has insufficient range to reach its destination and would thus strand the vehicle’s occupants. In Maryland, AFIP is addressing range anxiety for local drivers and as well as travelers passing along the coast.  You can track the progress of this tremendous program here 2016 results, 2017 results, and 2018 results.