Nebraska 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.

Home EV Charging Incentives in Nebraska

Omaha Public Power District offers a combined rebate of $2,500 for customers who purchase a new EV and a ChargePoint Home charging station. If you already have an EV, offers a $500 rebate on a ChargePoint Home. Click here for details.
Residential customers of Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utility customers are eligible for a $4,000 incentive for the purchase of a new EV and/or a $500 incentive for the installation of a ChargePoint Home station. Click here for details.
Norris Public Power District offers a $500 incentive for the installation of a ChargePoint home charging station. Customer agrees to allow utility to collect EV charging data through on-site Wi-Fi for 36 months. Submit application and proof of purchase to your local utility.
Norris Public Power District offers a $400 incentive for new construction and up to $600 for existing structures for in-home pre-wiring for the future installation of an EV charging station.
A tax credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified PEVs. The minimum credit amount is $2,500, and the credit may be up to $7,500, based on each vehicle's traction battery capacity and the gross vehicle weight rating. The credit will begin to be phased out for each manufacturer in the second quarter following the calendar quarter in which a minimum of 200,000 qualified PEVs have been sold by that manufacturer for use in the United States. This tax credit applies to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2009.
Norris Public Power District offers a $4,000 incentive for the purchase of a new battery EV. Submit application and proof of purchase to utility after EV is purchased, but no later than 30 days after EV registration. Applications received 30 days after EV registration will not be eligible. This incentive will no longer be available after January 1, 2023. Deadline is December 31, 2022. Customers must have a completed vehicle registration to be eligible.