Electric Vehicles Charging Stations
Green purchasing guidance for electric vehicle charging stations, including:
Required specifications
Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:
- EO 20-01: State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) and EO 21-04 Zero Emission Vehicles direct state agencies to ensure that each lease or purchase of new vehicles shall prioritize the purchase of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) (or better emerging technology) and support the installation of associated charging infrastructure.
All electric vehicle (EV) charging stations must be UL Listed.
Preferred specifications
Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:
- Additional desirable environmental and health attributes of EV charging stations include the following:
- ENERGY STAR-certified
- Labeled RoHS Compliant
For more information and state agency fleet vehicle requirements, see EO 21-04 Zero Emission Vehicles and Energy Star information about EV chargers.
Laws, rules, and executive orders
These laws, rules, and executive orders must be included in the contract language:
- EO 20-01: State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP)
- EO 21-04 Zero Emission Vehicles
- Energy Star
Find these products on statewide contracts
Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:
- Contract 04016: Electric vehicle supply equipment
End of life
Surplus goods that still can be used
- Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.
Recycling and disposal
Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:
- Department of Ecology: Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste
- Washington Recycles
Contact us
Leatta Dahlhoff
Environmental Technical Analyst
Phone 360-407-8108