Modernize your business: Secure up to $350,000 for EV Charging in Snohomish County
For many business owners, not having a place for customers to charge EVs is creating a loss in revenue. Drivers are simply choosing to stop at competitors who already offer EV charging.
The Electric Pathways for Transportation program by SnoPUD offers a way to reclaim that foot traffic and modernize your business. So, how do you secure this funding and turn your property into a high-traffic EV destination without the typical financial or technical headaches? Let us break it down for you:
Eligibility and funding structure:
You must be a SnoPUD non-residential customer or partner with one to take advantage of this opportunity. One of the biggest hurdles to installing EV charging is the high upfront cost of infrastructure and confusion associated with obtaining grant funding. SnoPUD has designed this grant to eliminate those barriers:
- Applicants can request up to $350,000 in eligible costs.
- The grant covers up to 100% of costs for studying, planning, and deploying electric transportation technology.
- To reduce capital outlay, 75% of the funding is provided upfront, allowing you to start construction immediately.
Scoring to win: Addressing the key criteria
To secure this funding, your application must demonstrate a clear plan for community impact and long-term viability. SnoPUD will evaluate projects based on three main pillars:
- Equitable Distribution and Community Impact: SnoPUD prioritizes projects that deliver direct economic, environmental, or social benefits to eligible communities and populations. Successful bids must show that the local community was involved in the planning phase and will remain engaged long after the chargers are installed.
- Feasibility & Timeline: SnoPUD requires that projects are completed within 18 months. Many EV charging projects fail here due to grid constraints and service upgrade delays. Both Electric Era’s energy management technology and battery-backed system are specifically engineered to overcome these hurdles, allowing for high-power charging even on limited grid connections, ensuring you hit your build timeline.
- Sustainability & Use of Funds: You must prove that the station won't become a stranded asset through poor maintenance or obsolescence. SnoPUD wants to see a long-term plan for continuous operation. Electric Era supports this with a comprehensive, single-source O&M solution that supports our industry-leading high uptime.
Proven success in Snohomish County
When applying for grant funding, project readiness and a proven track record successfully deploying projects are essential. Electric Era is a trusted partner that has already successfully and efficiently deployed EV Charging infrastructure in SnoPUD service territory.
Our recent deployment in Arlington, Washington, is a prime example of our ability to build efficiently in Snohomish County. In collaboration with SkyCharger, SnoPUD, local gas stations and C-store business owners, we rapidly deployed a high-speed charging station that provides fast, reliable EV charging, complete with ample, convenient amenities.
Despite various barriers to completion, we achieved full operational status in just eight months from the official notice to proceed. SnoPUD itself has praised this innovative approach.
Communications Manager, Snohomish County Public Utility District
"The project’s use of innovative battery technology made it possible to provide power to the chargers without the need for increased capacity or expensive upgrades. We are thrilled with Electric Era’s project and the benefits our customers will experience with additional fast charging infrastructure in our service area” - Aaron Swaney, Communications Manager, Snohomish County Public Utility District
Why partner with Electric Era?
Electric Era’s proven track record of efficient deployments in SnoPUD service territory, combined with our commitment to high uptime, a comprehensive approach to operations and maintenance, and our technical ability to deploy sites quickly positions us as a trusted partner for your EV charging project. We help you take advantage of available grant funding to modernize your business and provide your customers with new charging amenities. We also manage the entire process from discovery call, to installation, to performance reporting and site check-in.
Get started with a free Site Readiness Report
The window for the Electric Pathways grant is a prime opportunity to future-proof your site. Contact our team today for a free Site Readiness Report. We will review your location in the SnoPUD service territory, analyze local grid capacity, and predict how your site will score against the PUD’s criteria—at no cost to you.
Beyond Snohomish: Let us find your next funding opportunity
If you aren’t located within the SnoPUD service territory in Washington state, or don’t meet the specific requirements for this program, you don’t have to miss out. Electric Era acts as a dedicated partner for businesses across the country, helping you skip the guesswork by managing the entire process—from site identification and navigating regional ordinances to the complex details of grant work. We are constantly monitoring the landscape for new federal, state, and regional opportunities to ensure our partners can deploy technology with the lowest possible financial risk.
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For many business owners, not having a place for customers to charge EVs is creating a loss in revenue. Drivers are simply choosing to stop at competitors who already offer EV charging.
The Electric Pathways for Transportation program by SnoPUD offers a way to reclaim that foot traffic and modernize your business. So, how do you secure this funding and turn your property into a high-traffic EV destination without the typical financial or technical headaches? Let us break it down for you:
Eligibility and funding structure:
You must be a SnoPUD non-residential customer or partner with one to take advantage of this opportunity. One of the biggest hurdles to installing EV charging is the high upfront cost of infrastructure and confusion associated with obtaining grant funding. SnoPUD has designed this grant to eliminate those barriers:
- Applicants can request up to $350,000 in eligible costs.
- The grant covers up to 100% of costs for studying, planning, and deploying electric transportation technology.
- To reduce capital outlay, 75% of the funding is provided upfront, allowing you to start construction immediately.
Scoring to win: Addressing the key criteria
To secure this funding, your application must demonstrate a clear plan for community impact and long-term viability. SnoPUD will evaluate projects based on three main pillars:
- Equitable Distribution and Community Impact: SnoPUD prioritizes projects that deliver direct economic, environmental, or social benefits to eligible communities and populations. Successful bids must show that the local community was involved in the planning phase and will remain engaged long after the chargers are installed.
- Feasibility & Timeline: SnoPUD requires that projects are completed within 18 months. Many EV charging projects fail here due to grid constraints and service upgrade delays. Both Electric Era’s energy management technology and battery-backed system are specifically engineered to overcome these hurdles, allowing for high-power charging even on limited grid connections, ensuring you hit your build timeline.
- Sustainability & Use of Funds: You must prove that the station won't become a stranded asset through poor maintenance or obsolescence. SnoPUD wants to see a long-term plan for continuous operation. Electric Era supports this with a comprehensive, single-source O&M solution that supports our industry-leading high uptime.
Proven success in Snohomish County
When applying for grant funding, project readiness and a proven track record successfully deploying projects are essential. Electric Era is a trusted partner that has already successfully and efficiently deployed EV Charging infrastructure in SnoPUD service territory.
Our recent deployment in Arlington, Washington, is a prime example of our ability to build efficiently in Snohomish County. In collaboration with SkyCharger, SnoPUD, local gas stations and C-store business owners, we rapidly deployed a high-speed charging station that provides fast, reliable EV charging, complete with ample, convenient amenities.
Despite various barriers to completion, we achieved full operational status in just eight months from the official notice to proceed. SnoPUD itself has praised this innovative approach.
Communications Manager, Snohomish County Public Utility District
"The project’s use of innovative battery technology made it possible to provide power to the chargers without the need for increased capacity or expensive upgrades. We are thrilled with Electric Era’s project and the benefits our customers will experience with additional fast charging infrastructure in our service area” - Aaron Swaney, Communications Manager, Snohomish County Public Utility District
Why partner with Electric Era?
Electric Era’s proven track record of efficient deployments in SnoPUD service territory, combined with our commitment to high uptime, a comprehensive approach to operations and maintenance, and our technical ability to deploy sites quickly positions us as a trusted partner for your EV charging project. We help you take advantage of available grant funding to modernize your business and provide your customers with new charging amenities. We also manage the entire process from discovery call, to installation, to performance reporting and site check-in.
Get started with a free Site Readiness Report
The window for the Electric Pathways grant is a prime opportunity to future-proof your site. Contact our team today for a free Site Readiness Report. We will review your location in the SnoPUD service territory, analyze local grid capacity, and predict how your site will score against the PUD’s criteria—at no cost to you.
Beyond Snohomish: Let us find your next funding opportunity
If you aren’t located within the SnoPUD service territory in Washington state, or don’t meet the specific requirements for this program, you don’t have to miss out. Electric Era acts as a dedicated partner for businesses across the country, helping you skip the guesswork by managing the entire process—from site identification and navigating regional ordinances to the complex details of grant work. We are constantly monitoring the landscape for new federal, state, and regional opportunities to ensure our partners can deploy technology with the lowest possible financial risk.
