The NEVI program was announced last year, with $5 billion in formula funding for states and another $2.5 billion available in competitive grants. States must develop transportation electrification plans to access the funds, which among other requirements must allow charging stations to sell electricity by the kWh.
Wisconsin officials have said they anticipate receiving $78.65 million over the next five years through the NEVI program.
However, states have historically allowed kWh sales only by regulated utilities. Along with Wisconsin, Nebraska has also not made the change to allow private entities to resell electricity, said Ryan McKinnon, spokesperson for the Charge Ahead Partnership, which represents businesses interested in providing EV charging to their customers.
