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Transportation Electrification Basics

Below is a collection of resources that can help you get started if you are new to transportation electrification. If you haven’t already, visit our ‘Getting Started’ page for a step-by-step guide.

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Local Utilities

Developing a relationship with your electric utility should be your first stop when planning for transportation electrification. Visit their landing page to get started.

Key Partners

Numerous government and non-government organizations there for you providing education, resources, and technical support.

Basic EV Resources

Washington Transportation Electrification Strategy

Developed by the Washington EV Council and delivered to the Legislature in February 2024, this comprehensive report includes recommended actions the state can take this year and beyond to ensure the benefits of driving electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and market incentives are accessible and available to all Washingtonians.

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Local Government Playbook

The Local Government Playbook contains recommendations for how counties, cities, and towns can leverage federal investments in electric vehicle infrastructure. It provides a “checklist” of actions and strategies that local governments can enact now and in the future, including best practices, innovative policy approaches, and lessons from previous charging deployments.

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U.S. Dept. of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center

The DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) provides both introductory and advanced information on all major alternative fuels (biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane).

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