Overview
The Colorado Energy Office’s (CEO) Direct Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program, developed in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), is designed to increase access to high-speed charging in communities and along highway corridors across Colorado. The DCFC Plazas program is funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Community Access Enterprise (CAE). For more information on Colorado’s investment plan, please see Colorado’s NEVI Plan and the CAE’s Ten-Year Plan. Funding will be available for corridor and community-based projects in all parts of the state.
Proposed DCFC locations must take into account proximity of existing and planned DCFC locations. This will result in the strategic deployment of high-speed charging infrastructure to accommodate drivers without regular access to home or workplace charging and drivers who are in need of quick, convenient charging while traveling throughout Colorado. CDOT and CEO have developed resources to identify charging station gaps along Colorado’s designated alternative fuel corridors and help facilitate development of DCFC projects:
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CEO anticipates opening another funding round in 2024. The dates have yet to be determined.
DCFC Plazas Incentives
CEO will award projects utilizing both NEVI and CAE funding, and reserves the right to fund more or less based on the proposals received.
- Seven County Denver Metro Area: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties
- Front Range Urban: El Paso, Larimer, Pueblo, and Weld counties
- Rural: All other Colorado counties not listed above
| Location | DCFC Output | # DCFC | Incentive Per Charging Port | Maximum Funding Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven County Denver Metro Area | 150kW+ | 4+ | $90,000 | 50% |
| Front Range Urban | 150kW+ | 4+ | $115,000 | 65% |
| Rural | 150kW | 4+ | $140,000 | 80% |
An extra $5,000 per charging port incentive is available for projects in disproportionately impacted or disadvantaged communities.
An extra $25,000 per site incentive is available for sites with battery integrated storage. An extra $45,000 per site incentive is available for sites with standalone storage.
Please refer to the Program Guide linked below under "Apply" for further details on the Enhanced Incentives.
Apply
CEO anticipates opening another funding round in 2024. The dates have yet to be determined.
Find more information about DCFC plazas grant program incentives, eligibility, and other information in the program guide linked below.
View the DCFC Plaza Grant Program Guide
More information on the latest funding round is available through the links below:
- Applicant Proposals (December 2023 application round), including proposals for both awarded and not awarded projects
- Summary of awarded projects
If you are unable to access these documents, please email ceo_transportation@state.co.us.
Questions?
Contact ceo_transportation@state.co.us.