As used in this chapter, the following terms, unless the context requires a different interpretation, shall have the following meanings:

(1)  “Department” means the department of transportation.

(2)  “Electric vehicle charging infrastructure” means equipment that supplies electricity to charge electric vehicles, including charging stations and balance of plant.

(3)  “Electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds” means but is not limited to, federal funds allocated for electric vehicle charging infrastructure from the federal infrastructure investment and jobs act and any funds allocated as state match to federal funds.

(4)  “Federal funds” means monies allocated for electric vehicle charging infrastructure from the infrastructure investment and jobs act.

(5)  “Office” means the office of energy resources.