Businesses, nonprofits, schools, governments and tribes that are (or partner with) PSE non-residential electric customers in Washington can get PSE TER grants for EV and electrification projects benefiting local communities: project grants (2026 closed), year-round match funding, and up to $5,000 for grant writing.
Puget Sound Energy's TER Grants fund customer-owned transportation electrification projects in its Washington electric service area that mainly benefit residential and designated (vulnerable) communities, such as electric buses and vans, chargers paired with outreach, e-bike programs and EV training. There are three options: competitive Project Grants (up to 100% of eligible costs, about $7.5 million available in 2026, 2025 average about $250,000; the 2026 window is closed and reopens in 2027), Grant Matching for other non-PSE transportation grants (up to 100% of eligible costs), and Grant Writing support up to $5,000; matching and writing are accepted year-round while funds last.
Applicant must be, or formally partner with, a PSE non-residential electric customer (businesses, nonprofits, community-based organizations, schools and colleges, government agencies, tribal entities)
Projects with physical assets (chargers, EVs) must be hosted by a PSE non-residential electric customer
Projects must advance transportation electrification, give most benefits to PSE residential community members, show funding need, and be operating within about 18 months
Charger-only projects should first check PSE Up & Go Electric incentives
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