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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 Oregon

  • The Oregon Department of Transportation will launch the Community Charging Rebates Program in June 2023. There is $1.75 million available in the program’s first round, with 70% of the available funds invested in rural or disadvantaged communities. Publicly accessible locations will be provided $4,250 per port, up to 75% of eligible project costs, and multi-family housing locations will be provided $5,500 per port, up to 75% of eligible project costs.
  • Central Lincoln Community Owned Electric Utility is offering commercial members up to a $250 rebate to install L2 Charger at  multi-family dwellings or businesses.
  • City of Ashland businesses can receive a $500-$1,000 rebate for installing a workplace charger.
  • EWEB’s $1,000 Smart Charge Rebate for commercial customers can help offset the purchase and installation cost of a qualified Level 2 public charging 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.
  • The PGE Business EV Charging Pilot Program may provide PGE non-residential customers who install EV chargers at your commercial property a rebate of $500 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.