Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program

Location:	California
Posted:	Dec 5, 2025
Due:	Jun 2, 2026
Agency:	South Coast Air Quality Management District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	PON2026-01
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MSRC Clean Transportation Funding™

Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY PROGRAM

A Program Opportunity Notice for

Resiliency Improvements to Electric Vehicle Charging

Infrastructure in the South Coast AQMD

PON2026-01

December 5, 2025

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Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

Over the past thirty five years, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC)

has invested strategically in clean transportation initiatives that accelerate the South Coast Air Quality

Management District (South Coast AQMD) region’s transition toward a zero-emission future. These

efforts have included significant funding for the deployment of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging

infrastructure, which serves as an enabling foundation for widespread adoption of battery-electric

vehicles across both the public and private sectors.

A major focus of the MSRC’s Clean Transportation Funding™ Program has been supporting the

development of zero-emission goods movement infrastructure projects that reduce emissions from

heavy-duty trucks operating at ports, warehouses, and logistics centers. Reliable, resilient charging

infrastructure is critical to sustaining the operational viability of these zero-emission fleets, and

ensuring that air quality gains are maintained during periods of grid disruption.

The MSRC recognizes that the dependence of electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities on the electric

utility grid introduces potential vulnerabilities. Grid outages, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs

(PSPS) implemented to mitigate wildfire risk, can interrupt essential charging operations, directly

impacting the movement of goods, emergency response, and other vital services.

Of equal concern are delays in securing permanent grid connectivity—particularly for high-capacity

charging installations that require substantial electrical upgrades. These delays can postpone the

commissioning of new infrastructure and hinder the timely transition to zero-emission operations.

To address these challenges, the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program is

intended to strengthen the operational reliability of essential EV charging facilities through the

integration of on-site distributed energy resources (DER), microgrid systems, and clean, ultra-low-

emission backup power technologies. By supporting projects that demonstrate the ability to maintain

charging capability during utility outages or to operate independently of the grid when necessary, the

MSRC aims to ensure that critical zero-emission transportation assets remain functional under all

operating conditions.

SECTION 2: PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OVERVIEW

The MSRC is soliciting conceptual projects from qualified entities to design, construct, and/or retrofit

electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities to incorporate operational resiliency features capable of

maintaining essential functions during electrical service disruptions. The intent of this Program

Opportunity Notice (PON) is to improve the reliability and availability of essential EV charging

infrastructure through the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), microgrid systems, and

other on-site power resiliency technologies.

California’s increasing reliance on electricity to support zero-emission vehicle adoption underscores

the need for charging facilities that can continue operations during grid outages, including those

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Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program

resulting from Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Additionally, several regions within the South Coast Air

Basin face delays or limitations in electric utility service upgrades necessary to support high-capacity

EV charging. The MSRC’s Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program is therefore designed to enable

continued or accelerated deployment of EV infrastructure where grid interconnection is delayed,

infeasible, or constrained by available electrical service capacity.

The MSRC seeks to partner with public and private stakeholders to implement resilient, low-emission,

and scalable solutions that strengthen the reliability of clean transportation infrastructure within the

South Coast AQMD jurisdiction.

Key objectives under this PON are as follows:

• Enhance the ability of essential EV charging sites to remain operational during PSPS events or

other grid interruptions.

• Provide interim or longer-term power solutions in cases where grid connectivity is delayed or

unavailable.

• Integrate ultra-low emission distributed energy technologies and clean fuels into the EV

charging ecosystem.

• Support the deployment of resilient infrastructure serving public access charging, goods

movement, and critical municipal operations.

• Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational continuity, emissions performance,

and readiness for future grid interconnection for projects funded under this solicitation.

The total available funding under this PON is $30 million. It is anticipated this PON will result in

multiple MSRC funding awards.

2.1 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS

Concept papers and proposals will be accepted from qualified entities who develop, own, operate, or

manage electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction, including:

• Electric vehicle charging site developers.

• Owners of existing EV charging facilities.

• Operators of EV charging sites, provided that written authorization from the site owner is

included.

• Partnerships among applicants, such as site owners teaming with technology providers,

energy service companies, and public and municipal utilities, are encouraged to ensure

comprehensive project delivery.

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2.2 ELIGIBLE PROJECT CATEGORIES

Projects eligible for consideration under this PON include:

• New Publicly Accessible Charging Facilities: Construction of new charging locations

incorporating resiliency systems as an integral design component.

• Retrofit of Existing Charging Facilities: Upgrading existing public or semi-public charging sites

to include DER, microgrid, or other resiliency features.

• Fleet and Goods Movement Facilities: Charging depots serving drayage trucks, delivery

vehicles, or other goods movement operations where continuous service is essential.

• Limited Access or Private Fleet Charging Sites: Facilities supporting essential logistics,

municipal, or emergency response operations where downtime would impact public benefit.

2.3 ELIGIBLE RESLILIENCY ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES & FUELS

• On-site distributed energy resources (DER), including ultra-low emission generators such as

linear generators or fuel cells.

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with EV chargers or microgrid controllers.

• On-site microgrid systems with islanding (i.e., grid disconnect) capability.

• Photovoltaic (solar PV) systems providing renewable generation and peak-load support.

• Multiple utility feeds or redundant electrical circuits to enhance service continuity.

• Eligible linear generator and fuel cell fuels: natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG),

hydrogen (H2), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane), ethanol (C2H6O), and biogases (landfill

gas, dairy RNG).

 Note that South Coast AQMD Rule 1110.3, Emissions from Linear Generators, is only approved

for natural gas fuel at this time. Use of other fuels will require demonstration of compliance

with Rule 1110.3.

 Reciprocating or turbine engine backup generators or gensets are not eligible under this PON.

 Diesel fuel, including renewable diesel (R99/100) is not an eligible fuel under this PON.

SECTION 3: FUNDING PARAMETERS & COST SHARING

Applicants responding to this PON may request MSRC Clean Transportation Funding™ covering up to

fifty percent (50%) of the total eligible costs for resiliency enhancement projects. A minimum

matching contribution of fifty percent (50%) from non-MSRC sources is required. Acceptable

matching funds may consist of cash expenditures, in-kind labor, materials, or verified third-party

funding. The MSRC retains the right to modify award amounts consistent with proposal merit,

funding availability, and program priorities.

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Entities participating in the South Coast AQMD INVEST CLEAN Heavy Duty Charging Infrastructure

Deployment Incentive Program, as well as those involved in charging infrastructure initiatives funded

by the California Energy Commission (CEC), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), or other

state or federally-supported programs, are eligible to partner with the MSRC to incorporate

additional resiliency features into South Coast AQMD, California, or federally-sponsored projects.

SECTION 4: HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS PON – INFORMATION PACKAGE PREPARATION

This PON is designed to encourage innovative strategies that improve the operational continuity and

resiliency of essential electric vehicle (EV) charging sites throughout the South Coast Air Basin. The

MSRC will accept responses ranging from concept papers to full proposals, allowing applicants

flexibility in how they present their proposed solutions.

Emphasis should be placed on describing how the proposed resiliency enhancement advances the

MSRC’s goal of improving charging infrastructure reliability, particularly during Public Safety Power

Shutoffs (PSPS) or other grid disruptions. Respondents are encouraged to review Section 5 of this

PON for additional evaluation criteria that may guide proposal development.

While there are no strict requirements for conceptual submissions, the following guidelines are

provided to assist respondents in preparing a comprehensive and well-structured PON response.

1. Transmittal Letter. Identify the organization submitting the response, including contact

information for technical and contractual matters (name, address, phone, e-mail, and website

URL).

2. An Overview of Your Organization & Role in Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Improvements.

Provide a concise description of your agency or business enterprise, including relevant

experience, products, or services related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure resiliency.

Summarize prior experience with EV supply equipment (EVSE) or similar distributed energy

resource (DER) developments, as well as organization size, structure, and financial capacity.

3. Discussion of How the MSRC Can Potentially Partner with Your Organization to Enhance Charging

Infrastructure Resiliency. Discuss how a partnership with the MSRC could enhance charging

infrastructure resiliency in the South Coast region. Conceptual partnership frameworks are

welcome; however, if a specific project is proposed, please include the elements described below.

4. Conceptual Project Description. If applicable, provide a detailed description of the proposed

infrastructure resiliency project, including:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Title	Bidder's Conference	Closing Date	Contact Person	Document
PON2026-01	Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program	None	6/2/2026 11:59 PM	Cynthia Ravenstein (909) 396-3269 Ray Gorski (909) 396-2479	PON2026-01

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