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Business EV Charger Rebate Business EV Charger Rebate Business EV Charger Rebate Plug-in Austin EV Charging Station Rebate Get a rebate to cut costs on installing electric vehicle charging stations at your business, non-profit or multi-family property. Eligible OCPP-compliant** stations include EV-dedicated Level 1 (up to $700 rebate), Level 2 (up to $3,000 rebate), and DC Fast (up to $5,000 rebate) .
Benefits of Installing an EV Charging Station at Your Business Attract EV drivers to your business. The Austin area now has more than 45,000 registered electric vehicles. Position your business as a leader in sustainability.
Make it easier for your customers to drive zero-emission electric vehicles. Support your Austin Energy Green Building rating goals. Installing EV charging stations can earn points for your Austin Energy Green Building rating.
Guide to Eligible EV Charging Stations for the Plug-In Austin Commercial Charging Station Rebate (Effective August 15, 2023) Slow charge rate; 3-5 miles per hour. Rebates of up to $700 per charging station installed. Standard connector J1772.
Medium charge rate; 15-30 miles per hour. Rebates of up to $3,000 per charging station installed. Three connector types; CHAdeMo, SAE Combo(CCS), and NACS(Tesla).
Fast charge rate; 150-400 miles per hour. Rebates of up to $5,000 per charging station installed. * Rebates are subject to change without notice.
Rebates are not guaranteed until Austin Energy reviews and approves the rebate application. ** Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is a free open standard for EV component vendors and network operators that enables interoperability between brands. It is essentially a freely available “language” used in the electric vehicle service equipment industry.
Apply for a Rebate Online You can apply for your rebate online after your charging station installations are complete. Are You Waiting For a Rebate? Use the confirmation (enrollment) and utility account numbers to check the status of your rebate application.
Only available to Austin Energy commercial account holders or authorized representatives. Rebates cannot exceed 50% of equipment and installation costs. Each address can receive rebates for up to six (6) stations per year.
One application per address point per fiscal year (October - September). Application for rebate and documentation of costs must be submitted within 180 days of charging station installation and activation. All construction and installation must be completed before applying.
City of Austin Permit inspection must be final before applying. Must submit photo(s) of site showing each: "EV Charging Only" and tow away signage (one per port/parking spot), and bollard, wheel stop, or curb (one per port/parking spot) Must execute the terms and conditions section in the application. Installations must follow National Electric Code.
Installations within the City of Austin must pass an inspection from the City of Austin. Electric and construction make-ready can be done by any licensed professional, but final station setup must satisfy station manufacturer requirements. If installing DC fast charging station(s), station(s) must be open to the public.
Station(s) must have a wheel stop, a bollard, or a curb that protects the station(s) and must ensure that access to the stations is not obstructed for individuals in wheelchairs. Must install standard “EV Charging ONLY” and tow away sign(s). EV parking space must be reserved for electric vehicle charging only.
Hardware must be new, and ETL/cETL/UL listed. Must be Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) stations. Station Upgrades (to a newer model), Leases, Make-Ready are not eligible for rebate.
1. Find a Licensed Electrician Electric and construction make-ready can be done by any licensed professional, but the final station set-up must satisfy station manufacturer requirements. You may refer to the list of contractors listed under Find a Licensed Contractor or use any licensed electrician.
2. Install Charging Station(s) Install charging station(s) per program requirements: Installations must follow National Electric Code Installations within the City of Austin must pass an inspection from the City of Austin Electric and construction make-ready can be done by any licensed professional, but final station set up must satisfy station manufacturer requirements.
If installing DC fast charging station(s), station(s) must be open to the public. Station(s) must have a wheel stop, a bollard, or a curb that protects the station(s) and must ensure that access to the stations is not obstructed for individuals in wheelchairs. Must install standard “EV Charging ONLY” and tow away sign(s) 3.
Apply for Your Rebate Online Please make sure you have everything you need before starting.
The following information is required for your online rebate application: Active Austin Energy electric customer account number Charging station manufacturer/ model Charging station serial number An itemized installation and charging station invoice that is clearly marked paid-in-full and/or reflects a zero balance due Electrician name and web address Permit number (if installed within the City of Austin) Certificate of property and general liability insurance When submitting the online rebate application, ensure that you have all the necessary information on hand.
The application must be completed and submitted in one session, as you cannot save your progress and resume later. If there's an hour of inactivity, the session will time out. You'll need to scan or photograph required documents and upload them in the application system.
Supported file formats include Adobe Acrobat PDF (. pdf), Microsoft Word Document (. doc or .
docx), JPEG (. jpg) and ZIP (. zip).
To check your rebate status online, use the confirmation (enrollment) number from your completed application and your City of Austin utility account number. Call us at 512-494-9400 or email pluginaustin@austinenergy. com if you have questions about your rebate status or need help with your rebate application.
Find a Licensed Electrician To qualify for this offering, you need to hire a licensed electrician. Like with any home service, we suggest checking references and getting at least three different estimates. The list of Charging Station Installers below includes companies with residential and/or commercial electric vehicle charging station installation experience.
Charging Station Installers must comply with all program requirements and conduct business in an honest, professional, and ethical manner. All qualified Charging Station Installers must abide by the Austin Energy Code of Conduct and Ethical Requirements (pdf) . If you have experience installing charging stations, are a licensed electrician, and would like your company on this list, please email Plug-In Austin .
The selection of a participating contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the property owner and/or authorized lessee/occupant. Inclusion in this directory does not represent an endorsement by Austin Energy of any product, individual, or company.
No work is guaranteed or warranty expressed or implied, and Austin Energy makes no guarantees as to the quality, cost, or effectiveness of the products provided and work performed by the contractor, employees, or subcontractors.
Learn about all charging levels and more at our Charging 101 Get Ready to Drive Electric with Austin Energy’s EV YouTube Playlist Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Offerings are subject to change without notice. Rebates are not guaranteed until after Austin Energy's review and approval of the rebate application.
Program guidelines include additional requirements and limitations for receiving the above rebates. Contact us for more details. Date last reviewed or modified: 09/05/2024
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Must be an Austin Energy commercial account holder; rebates capped at 50% of equipment and installation costs; maximum 6 stations per address annually; application within 180 days of installation. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $700 (Level 1), up to $3,000 (Level 2), up to $5,000 (DC Fast Charging) per station Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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