The reduction in state agencies’ energy usage the last three years has meant a savings for Pa. taxpayers of over $8 million.
EVs are one solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation – which makes up a third of the country’s emissions.
By
Rachel McDevitt 
Electric vehicle drivers in Pennsylvania could soon have more options to charge up thanks to a $5 billion program included in the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
EVs are one way to cut emissions that contribute to climate change. As part of our Climate Solutions collaborative, we’ll put an EV through its paces and report back.
Some environmental advocates say the program is outdated.
More EV use will be needed for the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with its climate goal of an 80 percent reduction by 2050.
Measures to plan for the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure have attracted bipartisan support in recent years, but haven’t made it to a final vote.
Installing EV chargers is becoming increasingly important in an accelerating market.
Some state representatives and local officials want Congress to support stronger clean car standards and invest in a transition to electric vehicles.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is drafting a regulation that would require automakers to offer electric cars for sale in Pennsylvania as a way to cut emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants that cause lung problems.
