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Electrify America's Sustainability Leadership Recognized

Electrify America has recently received the prestigious 2026 Sustainability Award from the Business Intelligence Group, highlighting their commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment through electric vehicle (EV) education and workforce development initiatives.

The award, presented in the Sustainability Leadership category, applauds organizations that have made significant strides in converting sustainability goals into tangible outcomes. In 2025 alone, Electrify America made a remarkable investment of $7.4 million in various community-led programs aimed at broadening equitable access to electric vehicles throughout the United States.

According to Robert Barrosa, President and CEO of Electrify America, this recognition serves as a testament to the company's belief that accessibility and sustainability are interconnected. "Through our investments in community-led initiatives and workforce development, we help eliminate barriers to EV adoption. We’re committed to ensuring that more individuals can enjoy the benefits of electric mobility."

Making an Impact: Key Programs Funded

Electrify America's significant funding has facilitated numerous impactful programs:

• - Valley Clean Air Now: Conducted ride-and-drive events and assisted over 2,700 community members in purchasing EVs, while also providing support with incentive paperwork.

• - Charge Across Town: Engaged nearly 2,500 participants, resulting in a 26% boost in positive perceptions of EVs, with 87% expressing interest in considering an EV post-test drive.

• - East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition: Partnered with local colleges to organize ride-and-drive events, reaching over 3,000 attendees, many of whom experienced an EV for the first time.

• - Drive Electric Long Island: Collaborated with dealerships to enhance the buying experience, contributing to a 23% increase in the number of EVs on the road in the region.

• - Ecology Action: Engaged with more than 2,600 individuals interested in EVs, leading to 129 completed purchases and leases supported by direct guidance.

• - Plug In America: Conducted education efforts that reached nearly 58,000 participants curious about electric vehicles.

• - Sinclair Community College: Provided training for first responders on managing EV-related incidents to ensure safety in emergencies.

• - Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator: Developed a curriculum focused on Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems, paving the way for participants’ transitions into green energy careers.

Kalia Vaught, Senior Program Specialist at Ecology Action, emphasized the importance of Electrify America's contributions to their initiatives. "The funding allowed us to scale trusted, community-based education along with hands-on experiences that convert curiosity into real action, ensuring that those who might feel marginalized in the EV transition receive personalized support."

Closing the Gap in EV Adoption

As highlighted by Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer at the Business Intelligence Group, Electrify America understands that effective transition to electric mobility must include every community, especially those disproportionately affected by poor air quality and economic challenges. Their strategy of investing directly in community organizations has enabled a formidable impact, closing accessibility gaps that many EV deployment strategies often overlook.

Electrify America’s portfolio not only represents a commitment to sustainability but also foresees a future where electric mobility is within reach for all Americans. The company operates one of the largest DC fast charging networks in the U.S., with plans to invest over $2 billion into Zero-Emission Vehicle infrastructure and access. This proactive approach will allow millions of individuals to enjoy the myriad advantages of electric driving.

For further information about Electrify America's initiatives and community engagement, visit Electrify America.