Incentives in Oregon (Commercial and Fleet)

• 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.

• Central Lincoln Community Owned Electric Utility is offering commercial members up to a $250 rebate to install Level 2 Charger at multi-family dwellings or businesses.

• City of Ashland businesses can receive a $1,000-$2,500 rebate for installing a Level 2 Charger.

• EWEB's Smart Charge Rebate for commercial customers can help offset the purchase and installation cost of a qualified Level 2 public charging stations with $1,500 rebate per port and $2,000 rebate per port for qualified multifamily affordable housing sites. Public single-port DCFC qualify for a $10,000 rebate per station and multi-port DCFC qualify for a $15,000 rebate per station.

• Pacific Power is launching a pilot program that offers rebates up to $1,000 to commercial and business customers installing electric vehicle chargers at their locations and up to $3,000 to nonresidential customers (owners or managers) of multifamily residential buildings that includes three or more units. The program is currently only available to Oregon customers and Level 2 charging equipment must be approved by Pacific Power. Multifamily residential buildings are eligible for $4,500 per port, not to exceed 75% of total costs

• Pacific Power Business Rebate offers non-residential customers rebates up to $1,000 per port, not to exceed 75% of total costs.

• Pacific Power Charge at Home Rebates offers non-residential customers (owner or manager) of a multifamily residential building a rebate of up to $4,500 per port, capped at 75% of total costs.

• The PGE Business EV Charging Pilot Program may provide PGE non-residential customers who install EV chargers at your commercial property a rebate of $1,000 per port (chargers typically have one or two ports) to help offset the cost. Income-eligible multifamily properties may get up to $2,300 per port.

• The PGE Fleet Partner program is can help guide you through the planning process of transitioning your fleet to EVs. PGE will support your project with in-depth analysis and recommendations specific to your fleet operations. The result will leave you with the information you need to get leadership buy-in and execute your EV project with confidence.

• Tillamook People’s Electric Utility is offering commercial members up to $500 (up to 1,000 for multi-port charger) rebate to install EV chargers.