The new Level 2 EV chargers installed at LACDA Harbor Hills were funded through the CEC Realizing Accelerated Charging and Infrastructure for Transportation Equity (REACH) grant program. REACH is designed to accelerate the deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in disadvantaged and low-income communities by providing state funding to offset capital costs such as equipment procurement, installation, electrical upgrades, and network commissioning. The program advances California’s broader transportation electrification and climate goals by prioritizing investments in communities that face higher pollution burdens and historically limited access to clean mobility infrastructure.

Through this grant, CTEP was able to deliver reliable, networked charging at Harbor Hills without placing the financial burden on residents or the housing authority, while supporting equitable access to zero-emission transportation options.