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Incentives Are Currently Available for Your Business

  • The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering $160M for public and private entities with authority over and operating at ports to purchase and install L2 and DC fast chargers through its Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) Grant Program. FHWA will provide reimbursement of up to 80% of total eligible project costs. Applications are due July 26, 2023.
  • The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $8.9M for tribes to deploy clean and zero-emission transit buses and to purchase and install L2 and DC fast chargers through its Tribal Transit Program. FTA will provide reimbursement of up to 100% of total eligible project costs. Applications are due June 26, 2023.
  • The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $400M 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) Grant Program. EPA will provide reimbursement of up to $195,000 – $395,000 per bus-and-charger bundle, depending on school district and bus details. Applications are due August 22, 2023.
  • 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.

ChargePoint is providing information on this tax credit only and is not the issuer of the tax credit. ChargePoint is not responsible for any issues that may result from your tax credit, including but not limited to: invalid tax credit submission, lengthy processing times or delays in processing or receiving your tax credit, any other issues pertaining to your tax credit.

Your Sustainability Goals Are Within Reach in New Jersey

  • The New Jersey Clean Energy Program offers grants for EV charging projects at Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD), Tourism or Fleet locations.
  • The MUD Program is designed to encourage owners and operators of MUDs to provide EV chargers for residents and guests. The MUD program includes $4,000 toward the purchase of a Level 2 EV charger and $6,000 if located in an Overburdened Municipality. Applications for the MUD program are due June 2, 2023.
  • The Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentive Program supports local and state governments as they transition their fleets to EVs. This includes $4,000 grants toward the purchase of battery electric vehicles, $5,000 grants for public Level 2 chargers, and $4,000 grants for fleet Level 2 chargers. Applications are due June 2, 2023. 
  • The It Pay$ to Plug In LEVEL 2 Charging Program offers $4,000 for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a Level 2 ChargePoint Charging station. Businesses, government entities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and multi-unit dwellings are eligible. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until rebate funds are exhausted.
  • JCP&L’s EV Driven Program is making electric vehicle adoption more accessible, convenient and affordable in New Jersey through incentives for charger installations at homes, workplaces, multifamily properties and communities. Receive incentives on the purchase and installation of a qualified EV charging station and earn additional credits for smart charging.
  • The Orange & Rockland Commercial EV Charger Ready Program offers incentives toward the installation of Level 2 (L2) EV charging equipment at sites that have RECO non-residential electric service with a garage or parking area under control. Commercial customers are eligible for an incentive between 50% and 100% of the eligible make-ready customer sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $9,200 for L2 chargers and $81,000 for DCFC, and between 50% and 100% of the eligible make-ready utility sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $4,400 for L2 chargers and $2,000 for DCFC. In addition, each Charger Ready project is capped at 90% of the total project cost (net of other applicable incentives and non-eligible project cost).
  • The Orange & Rockland DCFC Incentive Program is intended to address cost barriers, and encourage DCFC deployment, by effectively lowering operating costs through demand charge relief in the near-to medium-term while station utilization increases to levels where such support can be lowered or eliminated. The full incentive is available for plugs rated with power capacity of 50kW and higher and is designed to cover 75 percent of demand charge. Payments are made annually from the date equipment is placed in service, from the initial program year through the end of the program, December 18th 2026.
  • PSE&G is offering an EV charging program for 3,500 Level 2 and 1,000 DCFC stations. Customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $30,000 toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of commercial level 2 smart chargers and an on-bill credit of up to $100,000 per site toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of DCFC chargers
  • Atlantic City Electric (ACE) is offering an EV Smart Program which includes a target deployment of up to 3,250 Level 2 and DCFC ports for home, multi-family, workplace, fleet and public sites over 5 years. The make-ready rebate incentives cover from 50% up to 100% of costs up to $5,000 per port
  • Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) is offering their EV Driven Program for 4 years that provides incentives for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Mixed-use commercial and multifamily property are eligible for up to $6,700 per port. Public access DCFC customers are eligible for up to $25,000 per DCFC port. To help manage the increased electrical costs of DC fast charging, demand charge discounts are also available
  • Rockland Electric Company (RECO) is offering a Charger Ready Program for 4 years that offers incentives for utility and customer side make-ready infrastructure costs. Utility side costs may include traditional distribution infrastructure that will be owned by RECO, such as step-down transformers, overhead service lines, and utility meters. Customer-side costs may include conductors, trenching, and panels needed for the EV charging station.