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New Public EV Fast-Charging Site Opens at Ocean Shores Public Library
Funded by the Climate Commitment Act, New EVCS Fast Chargers Can Charge Up to Six Vehicles at Once
Ocean Shores, WA (May 6, 2026) – On Friday, May 1, 2026, local leaders including Rep. Adam Bernbaum, City of Ocean Shores administrator Scott Andersen, representatives from Clean & Prosperous, EVCS, and True Compass, and the local community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging site at the Ocean Shores Public Library. The site includes six DC 100 kW fast charging ports and helps fill a key gap in charging infrastructure for coastal communities.
Funded through Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and deployed through the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program, the project is part of a broader effort to build out EV charging across the state, ensuring more Washingtonians can choose a transportation option that is not only cleaner, but more cost-stable.
The project is a partnership between multiple agencies and organizations:
- Washington State Department of Commerce: Lead agency and funder
- City of Ocean Shores: Site host
- Clean & Prosperous: Project management and compliance
- EVCS: Charging station provider
- Grays Harbor PUD: Utility
- True Compass: Site installation
The site features three Samsung 100 kW DC fast chargers, totaling six individual ports, capable of adding 75 miles of range in a 15-minute charging session.
The CCA-funded Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program is investing $96.5 million in 511 EV charging sites statewide, including 77 exclusively DC fast-charging sites like Ocean Shores. More information is available on the program dashboard.
According to Grays Harbor PUD, Ocean Shores drivers can save over $3,000 per year by switching from gasoline to electric. EVs are also good for public health: A recent study used satellites to measure nitrogen dioxide – a combustion pollutant linked to asthma and other heart and lung health risks – between 2019-2023 in California. During that period, the study found that for every increase of 200 electric vehicles across nearly 1,700 ZIP codes, nitrogen dioxide emissions decreased by 1.1 percent.
As energy prices remain uncertain, investments in EV infrastructure are helping give communities more control over transportation costs while strengthening long-term energy resilience.
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Recording: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2auWBH2WQFgKJ8cp8
A recording of the speaking program is available above. Speakers include:
- Scott Andersen, City Administrator, City of Ocean Shores
- Rep. Adam Bernbaum
- Michael Mann, Executive Director, Clean & Prosperous
- Grady Lawrence, Project Management Office Manager, EVCS
Quotes:
“One of the premises of the Climate Commitment Act is that as we’re transitioning our economy and pointing Washington toward a greener future, we want to make sure that everybody benefits, not just people along the I-5 corridor,” said Rep. Adam Bernbaum. “These dollars reflect that premise – that as we transition to electric and hybrid vehicles, that’s not just something you can do in urban spaces.”
“This project is about planning for the future of Ocean Shores. As a coastal community, we see firsthand how important it is to protect our environment while also supporting a strong local economy. This new fast-charging station helps us do exactly that. It provides reliable infrastructure for residents, supports visitors traveling to the coast, and makes it easier for more people to choose electric vehicles,” said Scott Andersen, City Administrator, City of Ocean Shores.
“At Clean & Prosperous, our focus is clear: Making clean transportation work in Washington state. To do that, we need to build EV charging infrastructure everywhere. Not just along major corridors – but in communities across the Olympic Peninsula, and in destinations like Ocean Shores. Whether you live here, work here, or are visiting the coast, you should be able to count on reliable, convenient charging,” said Michael Mann, Executive Director, Clean & Prosperous.
“These chargers are up-and-running in record time, and community members are already using them! Lack of access to charging infrastructure is one of the main barriers to increasing electric vehicle adoption, so we’re excited to launch additional public locations – like this one in Ocean Shores – with our partners at Clean & Prosperous and the Department of Commerce,” said Grady Lawrence, Project Management Office Manager, EVCS.
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