Press Contact: Dan Bell, Communications and Community Relations Director
Phone Number: (909) 395-2400
Date: August 14, 2024
Ontario earns federal funding to purchase EV Chargers and support the electrification of the City’s fleet
The City of Ontario has been awarded $220,330 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to purchase EV Chargers as part of the City’s commitment to electrifying its fleet of vehicles.
The money, from DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, will be used to purchase six Level 2 EV Chargers and two Fast EV Chargers for the City’s Public Works Yard on South Bon View Boulevard. Currently, the Public Works Yard has approximately 250 parking spaces with only two Level 2 chargers for public use and none for city fleet.
Increasing the number of all-electric city vehicles is foundational to Ontario’s commitment to a sustainable transportation system that enhances quality of life and elevates even further the City’s role as the premier community in the Inland Empire. Other investments include the West Valley Connector zero-emission bus rapid transit system, currently under development; the nearly completed expansion of the nearby Interstate 10 Freeway to include Express Lanes; nearly 200 public charging stations throughout the City; the recent acquisition of and planned improvements to historic Euclid Avenue; enhanced connectivity to Ontario International Airport; and the redevelopment of downtown into a vibrant and connected living, working and learning environment.
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About the City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play. Located just east of Los Angeles and Orange counties, the City of Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California. With major freeways, rail transportation and an International Airport, Ontario invites the rest of the world to be a part of a culturally diverse community with rich history that is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability for its residents. Complementing its business and residential core, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and Ontario Mills. To learn more about the City of Ontario, visit OntarioCA.gov or call (909) 395-2000.