Biden Administration EV Charging Plan to Rev Up Economy and Reduce Pollution in New Jersey
Statement from Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund
(TRENTON, NJ, February 10, 2022) – New Jersey will soon begin reaping rewards from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation kicking off a $5 billion construction project to build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations. Of that amount, New Jersey has been slated to get $104.3 million over 5 years for charging infrastructure construction – meaning less pollution, more jobs and cleaner air throughout the state.
“Building a national network of charging stations will mean less pollution and cleaner cars – and help for clean trucks and buses that may need to charge en route. This will expand the market for electric vehicles, encourage New Jersey residents to drive electric vehicles, and facilitate truck and bus fleet electrification for businesses – all while reducing pollution and improving New Jersey’s competitive edge as a clean energy hub.”
- Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Emitting nearly half of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, transportation is the largest contributor of local air pollution in New Jersey, causing a host of health threats. This underscores the urgency with which we need to reduce emissions from this sector.
One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action. Connect with us on Twitter @EnvDefenseFund
Media Contact
Latest press releases
-
GOP House Appropriators Are on the Wrong Track
July 26, 2024 -
Energy Permitting Reform Must Advance Climate Progress and Community Safeguards
July 26, 2024 -
EDF Heads to Court to Defend EPA Action to Identify Climate Pollution, Including Methane from Landfills
July 24, 2024 -
New DOE Transmission Grants Will Deliver Reliable Power, Lower Costs and Jobs to Communities
July 24, 2024 -
New analysis: If Duke Energy’s gas plant ambitions are approved, the average residential customer could pay nearly $2,100 more on power bills through 2038
July 23, 2024 -
President Biden’s Vital Climate Leadership “Delivered Real, Positive Benefits for Everyone”
July 21, 2024