(Bloomberg) —
The Trump administration released new guidance outlining how states can use federal funds to build electric car chargers after a federal court blocked an earlier move to freeze the program.
The US Department of Transportation said the guidelines will streamline applications and cut red tape to access the program’s $5 billion in funding for charging infrastructure that is set to wind down in 2026. The updated policy eliminates earlier requirements, such as ensuring disadvantaged communities have access to EV chargers and promoting the use of union labor in installation.
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was included in the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law enacted by President Joe Biden. The Federal Highway Administration in February suspended the program in one of several actions directed by President Donald Trump to eliminate federal support for wider adoption of EVs by consumers.
A federal court in June blocked the suspension, ruling that the Transportation Department’s move overstepped its authority and attempted to override the will of Congress.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement on Monday that although he doesn’t “agree with subsidizing green energy, we will respect Congress’ will and make sure this program uses federal resources efficiently.”
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