![Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM](/images/resized/images/news/2016/359_feb18/16_100_100.jpg)
WASHINGTON - Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, co-founder of the Electrification Caucus and member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy as they formally announce historic levels of funding to establish the new nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Feb. 10.
The event was held on the plaza at the Department of Transportation headquarters.
The program will provide nearly $5 billion over five years to help states create a network of EV charging stations along...