SmartCharge Tech Incentives
Receive cash incentives when you install eligible load management technologies on commercial EV charging stations for public, workplace, multifamily, industrial, and fleet charging.
About
The SmartCharge Tech Program is accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation by helping customers switch to smart energy solutions. We are currently offering funds for EV sites to install load management and battery storage technologies. These systems help EV sites balance charging loads, improve efficiency, reduce peak demand, and build reliable, cost-effective infrastructure.
Eligibility Requirements
Your EV Charging Site Must:
- Be participating in the SmartCharge Commercial and/or the EV Phase-In Rate program.
- Be able to install eligible load management technology capable of balancing, curtailing, or deferring applicant’s EV charging demand on the electric grid.
What’s Eligible:
- Load Management Systems (Hardware or Software)
- Energy Management Systems (Hardware or Software)
- Battery Integrated Charging
- On-site Battery Storage
Documents You Will Need:
- A load management technology spec sheet with required certifications
- Invoices for technology installed
- A single line diagram of installed equipment
How to Apply
Step 3
Incentives
The incentive percentage in the chart refers to the amount of customer-side and utility-side costs covered.
|
Incentive |
Tier 1 (only smartcharge commercial) |
Tier 2 (EV Phase-In Rate With or Without SCC) |
|---|---|---|
|
Incentive Load Management software |
Tier 1 (only smartcharge commercial) Up to 90% |
Tier 2 (EV Phase-In Rate With or Without SCC) Up to 45% |
|
Incentive DER: battery storage |
Tier 1 (only smartcharge commercial) Up to 60% |
Tier 2 (EV Phase-In Rate With or Without SCC) Up to 30% |
|
Incentive Load limiting hardware |
Tier 1 (only smartcharge commercial) Up to 60% |
Tier 2 (EV Phase-In Rate With or Without SCC) Up to 30% |