PROVEN, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS
FOR EV Infrastructure Planning

With federal electric vehicle (EV) charging funding back in play through the NEVI Formula and CFI Grant Programs, states have a pivotal opportunity to expand charging networks and accelerate EV adoption.

Drawing on experience designing and administering over $3 billion in EV and EV infrastructure programs, Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) created a playbook for state transportation agencies with:

  • Practical strategies for turning funding into plans and projects.
  • Proven best practices from successful state programs.
  • Data-driven software tools for integrating forecasting and siting.

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How CSE Supports Your
EV Charger Planning and Deployment Strategy


Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) is a national nonprofit that accelerates adoption of clean transportation as well as distributed energy through effective and equitable program design and administration. Governments, utilities, and the private sector trust CSE for its data-driven and software-enabled approach, deep domain expertise, and customer-focused team.

Deep Expertise and Experience

Deep Expertise and Experience

CSE has designed and administered EV and EV infrastructure programs across 14 states based on nearly 30 years of clean energy and transportation experience. In-house subject matter experts support every function of program administration, including planning and design, marketing and outreach, technical assistance, incentive processing, and data analysis.

Integrated, Turnkey Solutions

Integrated, Turnkey Solutions

CSE’s all-inclusive program administration saves time and money through seamless coordination of marketing, education, outreach, website design, hosting, database management, application processing, and customer support and reporting—providing everything needed to launch and run a successful program.

Smart Resource Management

Smart Resource Management

As a third-party administrator, CSE manages resources efficiently to streamline operations and meet program goals. The organization upholds strict fiduciary responsibility to minimize administrative costs, maintain strong fraud controls, and responsibly distribute funds to achieve measurable results.

Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

CSE leads robust stakeholder engagement through a trusted network of community-based organizations and partners. Digital and in-person outreach and education activities ensure EV charging programs are community-centered, equitable, and accessible across diverse geographies and populations.

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More EV Infrastructure Resources

Target Ideal Charging Spots

Caret EV Infrastructure Planner pinpoints optimal charger sites by integrating geographic, demographic, traffic, charging ecosystem and other datasets with a sophisticated weighting of clients’ unique goals. Clients get geospatial mapping and siting guidance for an actionable charger installation plan.

Get Chargers In The Ground

CSE’s Caret Administrator is a turnkey, software-enabled platform purpose-built to streamline EV charging program administration while meeting all NEVI and CFI requirements. From customizable applicant portals to milestone-based incentive processing, Caret Administrator helps states rapidly deploy chargers.

Convert Data to Knowledge

Caret EV Charging Knowledgebase securely aggregates, standardizes and analyzes anonymized charger session data to understand how, when and where EV charging happens. You get easy, transparent, ongoing reporting of charger uptime, utilization, utility demand and more to meet regulatory and business objectives.

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Target the Best Sports for EV Chargers

Caret EV Infrastructure Planner pinpoints optimal charger sites by integrating geographic, demographic, traffic, charging ecosystem and other datasets with a sophisticated weighting of clients’ unique goals. Clients get geospatial mapping and siting guidance for an actionable charger installation plan.

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Get Chargers In The Ground

CSE’s Caret Administrator is a turnkey, software-enabled platform purpose-built to streamline EV charging program administration while meeting all NEVI and CFI requirements. From customizable applicant portals to milestone-based incentive processing, Caret Administrator helps states rapidly deploy chargers.

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Convert Data to Knowledge

Caret EV Charging Knowledgebase securely collects and analyzes charger session data. You get easy, transparent, ongoing reporting of charger uptime, utility demand and more to understand how, when and where charging happens.

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TRUSTED PARTNERS


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Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) manages over $5 billion in program value for state agencies and utilities in more than a dozen states nationwide.

CSE’s solar equity and energy storage portfolio includes the largest statewide solar incentive program in the U.S., California’s $1 billion Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program.​

CSE brings:

 - Deep expertise and experience
 - Smart resource management
 - Integrated, turnkey solutions
 - Community partnerships
 - Shared mission


Clean Power Research (CPR) is a trusted partner of leading utilities, state agencies and energy enterprises.

Its industry-leading, cloud-based, PowerClerk platform, streamlines, automates and scales the deployment and operation of distributed energy resource (DER) programs at utilities and energy agencies. ​

PowerClerk features:

 - Flexible, no-code configuration
 - Straightforward IT integration
 - A responsive, mobile-friendly user interface
 - Built-in reporting for transparency and ease-of-use