Incentives Are Currently Available for Your Business

• 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 Pennsylvania

• Duquesne Light Company (DLC) commercial customers may cover the Make-Ready portion of your EV charging station infrastructure and also be able to received up to $5,000 per dual-port Level 2 ChargePoint station.

• PECO has recently released the Level 2 Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Program, which offers up to $60,000 in total rebates to both public and non-public access Level 2 charging stations.  Up to 20 ports per PECO customer will be considered under this first-come, first-served program.  Interested applicants can start their reservation request here.

• PECO has also released the Public Benefit Program designed for both Level 2 and DCFC chargers available to the public.  Applicants can be commercial, industrial, or governmental PECO customers.  Incentives are capped at 50% of total eligible project costs (include equipment, installation, and make ready work).  This is a first-come, first-served program and interested applicants can start their reservation request here.

• Home EV Charging Incentives in Pennsylvania

• Adams Electrical Cooperative will give customers a $300 bill credit for installing a Level II EV Charging Station and connecting it to their U-Shift, U-$ave Off-Peak Separate Sub-panel. The credit is retroactive to Jan 1, 2019.

• Clearview Energy is offering free EV charging daily from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sunday – Saturday) and a $50 rebate for ChargePoint Home charger when you sign up for a CLEARCHARGE Clearview Energy Plan.

• Northwestern REC provides a $150 EV Charger Rebate for Level 2 (240V) home chargers.

 

EV Incentives in Pennsylvania

• The AFV Program offers rebates to assist eligible residents with the incremental cost of the purchase or lease of new AFVs for the amount of $2,000. An additional rebate of $500 is available for all vehicles if an applicant meets the low-income requirement, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• Duquesne Light Company (DLC) residential customers are eligible for a one-time $50 bill credit for owning or leasing a plug-in electric vehicle. Must purchase the vehicle by December 31, 2024.

• PECO Smart Driver Rebates offers rebates and incentives for residential and business customers investing in new electric vehicle technology, customers can earn $50 per car just for letting them know you have purchased an electric vehicle.