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