The article discusses the implications of recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Officials have indicated that while states cannot enter new contracts for electric vehicle charging stations due to policy reviews, they may still reimburse previous obligations. Former officials emphasize there is no legal basis to decertify funds allocated for projects. The NEVI program has faced delays in funding allocation, intending to prioritize established companies with proven capabilities in charging station deployment, impacting progress nationwide.
There is no legal basis for funds that have been apportioned to states to build projects being 'decertified' based on policy," says Andrew Rogers, a former deputy administrator and chief counsel of the Federal Highway Administration.
The letter also says "reimbursement of existing obligations will be allowed" as the program goes through a review process, suggesting states may be allowed to pay back businesses that have already provided services.
NEVI projects have taken longer to get off the ground than other charging station construction because the federal government was deliberate in allocating funding to companies with track records."
Billions in federal funding have already been disbursed under the program. Money has gone to both red and blue states.
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