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Connecticut incentives

  • The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering $1.5 Billion for public entities including states, local governments, tribes, and port authorities to deploy charging infrastructure and other surface transportation projects through its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program. DOT will provide reimbursement of up to 80% of total eligible project costs for most project types. Applications will be evaluated competitively and are due by February 28, 2024.

  • The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $3 Billion for port authorities and state, regional, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction over ports, and air pollution control agencies to deploy zero-emission port equipment and to purchase and install charging infrastructure through its Clean Ports Program. EPA will provide reimbursement of up to $500 Million, up to 80-90% of total eligible project costs, depending on applicant and project details. Applications will be evaluated competitively and will be accepted between February 2024 and May 2024.

  • The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $500M for school districts, charter schools, tribes, private school bus contractors, and eligible third parties to deploy clean and zero-emission school buses and to purchase and install L2 and DC fast chargers through its Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program 2023. EPA will provide reimbursement of up to $145,000 - $345,000 per bus-and-charger bundle, depending on applicant and bus details. Awards will be made by lottery and applications are due January 31, 2024.

  • The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program allocates $5 billion in funding for EV charging infrastructure across 75,000 miles of highway across the country. Your organization must be within one mile of an established alternative fuel corridor to qualify and may need to meet other requirements as well.

  • The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “federal tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses a 30% tax credit, up to $100,000, for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure. Businesses must have installed the stations between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2032, and must claim the credit on their federal tax return. Guidance on new eligibility requirements is forthcoming, based on prevailing wages and the applicant’s location within designated census tracts.

 

Your Sustainability Goals Are Within Reach in Connecticut

  • Eversource Connecticut EV charging rebates are available for projects large and small, with rebate amounts up to $250,000 for some projects. Eligible sites include workplace, multi-family, fleets, parking lots, government sites, and new construction.

  • The United Illuminating Company of Connecticut Make-Ready Program has rebates available for projects large and small, with rebate amounts available for up to 50% of EV charging station purchase cost and up to 100% of make-ready installation costs up to $40,000 for L2 projects and $250,000 for DCFC projects.

  • Norwich Public Utilities customers are eligible for a $3,000 rebate for purchasing a commercial use L2 EVSE for workplace charging or multifamily (4+ units) use. customers are eligible for a $4,000 rebate for purchasing a commercial use L2 charger available to the general public at a commercial or public location.

 

Home EV Charging Incentives in Connecticut

  • Eversource Connecticut offers a $500 rebate on a ChargePoint Home Flex charger purchased on or after January 1, 2023. Offers an additional $500 rebate to help with the costs of a home wiring upgrade to power L2 chargers. Offers residential customers an incentive of $200 annually to enroll in a demand response managed charging program.

  • Groton Utilities Offers a rebate up to $600 to customers for an approved Level 2 charging station.

  • United Illuminating Offers a $500 rebate on a ChargePoint Home Flex charger purchased on or after January 1, 2023. Offers an additional $500 rebate to help with the costs of a home wiring upgrade to power L2 chargers and an incentive of $200 annually to enroll in a demand response managed charging program

  • Norwich Public Utilities Customers are eligible for a $1,000 rebate for purchasing a residential use L2 charger

 

EV Incentives in Connecticut

  • The CHEAPR Program offers immediate rebates for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease a new eligible EV or PHEV. Rebates for new eligible EVs are $4,250 and $2,250 for PHEVs.

  • Norwich Public Utilities customers are eligible for up to a $1,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a new or used EV or PHEV.

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