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Jurisdiction	Title	Type	Body (TODO:hide)
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate to residential customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. For more information, see the SMUD Time-of-Day Rate website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - LADWP	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - LADWP Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a $0.025 per kilowatt-hour discount for electricity used to charge PEVs during off-peak times. Residential customers who install a separate time-of-use meter panel will also receive a $250 credit. For more information, see the LADWP Electric Vehicle Incentives website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Two rate schedules are available for PEV charging during on- and off-peak hours. For more information, see the SCE Electric Vehicle Plans website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Rate Reduction - PG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Rate Reduction - PG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers discounted residential time-of-use rates for electricity used for PEV charging during off-peak hours. Discounted rates are also available for CNG or uncompressed natural gas used in vehicle home fueling appliances. For more information, see the PG&E Electric Vehicle Rate Plans and CNG for Vehicles websites.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Natural Gas Infrastructure Charging Rate Reduction - SDG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Natural Gas Infrastructure Charging Rate Reduction - SDG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers three PEV Time-of-Use (TOU) rates to customers, using a single meter or requiring the installation of a second meter. Lower natural gas rates are available to customers who own a natural gas vehicle (NGV) and use a qualified compressed natural gas fueling appliance at home. For more information about rates, see the SDG&E EV Plans and NGV Rates websites.
California	Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers	State Incentives	X Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Low NOx Engine Incentives, the California Air Resources Board provides vouchers to eligible fleets to reduce the incremental cost of qualified electric, hybrid, or natural gas trucks and buses at the time of purchase. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and range from $2,000 to $315,000. Only fleets that operate vehicles in California are eligible. Voucher amounts vary depending on whether the vehicles are located in a disadvantaged community. For more information, including a list of qualified vehicles and other requirements, see the HVIP website.
California	Natural Gas Rate Reduction - SoCalGas	Utility/Private Incentives	X Natural Gas Rate Reduction - SoCalGas Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) offers natural gas at discounted rates to customers fueling natural gas vehicles (NGVs). G-NGVR, Natural Gas Service for Home Fueling of Motor Vehicles, is available to residential customers; G-NGV, Natural Gas Service for Motor Vehicles, is available to commercial customers. For more information, see the SoCalGas NGV Incentives and Grants website.
California	Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Charging Incentives - Sonoma Clean Power	Utility/Private Incentives	X Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Charging Incentives - Sonoma Clean Power Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Qualified Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) customers are eligible to receive a free EVSE that can be connected to Wi-Fi and communicate with the SCP GridSavvy Community. Customers are responsible for shipping and installation costs. Customers may also receive $5 per month for connecting the EVSE to the GridSavvy Community. Other terms and conditions may apply. For more information, including frequently asked questions, see SCP's GridSavvy website.
California	Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive Program Support	State Incentives	X Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive Program Support Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), funded by the California Energy Commission, provides guidance and funding for local governments and organizations to develop and implement EVSE incentive programs that help meet regional needs for Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. CALeVIP evaluates proposed EVSE incentive programs and solicits input from stakeholders to guide the development and implementation of the programs. CALeVIP also provides the incentive funding for each program. For more information, see the CALeVIP website.
California	Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives - PG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives - PG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Pacific Gas & Electric's (PG&E) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Network Program provides installation support and funding for multi-unit dwellings and workplaces in the PG&E territory to install PG&E approved EVSE in parking areas. To qualify, facilities must equip at least ten adjoining parking spaces with EVSE. Eligible expenses include the cost of installation and a portion of the EVSE unit cost, up to $1,500 per port. For more information, including funding availability, see the PG&E EV Charge Network Program website.
California	Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - SDG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - SDG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Power Your Drive program provides EVSE equipment, installation, and maintenance support for MUDs and workplaces in the SDG&E territory. Site hosts must make a one-time participation payment and be able to dedicate at least five parking spaces at residential locations or at least ten parking spaces at workplaces for EVSE. MUDs and workplaces located in disadvantaged communities may qualify for the program at no cost to the site host. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including funding availability, see the Power Your Drive website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California AMP offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Discounts vary depending on the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle. For more information, see the AMP Electric Vehicles Discount website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Azusa Light & Water	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Azusa Light & Water Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Azusa Light & Water offers a $0.05 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) discount for electricity used to charge PEVs during off peak times. Customers must use a minimum of 50 kWh to receive the discount. For more information, see the Azusa Light & Water Schedule EV website.
California	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Burbank Water and Power (BWP)	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California BWP offers a discounted rate to residential or multi-family customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Customers must remain on the PEV time-of-use rate for a minimum of one year. For more information, see the BWP Electric Vehicles website.
California	Used Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Incentive - Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)	Utility/Private Incentives	X Used Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Incentive - Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California PCE and Peninsula Family Service (PFS) offer $4,000 to qualified San Mateo County residents to be used as a down payment for the purchase of a used PHEV. To be eligible, San Mateo County residents must meet maximum annual income requirements, be able to charge the PHEV at home or work, and qualify for a PFS vehicle loan. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the DriveForward Electric website.
California	Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES)	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Reduction - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California BVES offers three PEV time-of-use (TOU) rates to customers enrolled in the Transportation Electrification Pilot Program. The discounted TOU rate is for the super off-peak hours. For more information, including how to apply and eligibility, see the BVES Rate Structures website.
California	Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Commercial Customers - PG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Commercial Customers - PG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) EV Fast Charge Program offers competitive incentives to facilitate the installation of direct current (DC) fast charger EVSE. PG&E will cover the cost to make-ready a site for DC fast charging. Projects must involve the purchase of a DC fast charger from the approved EVSE list. To qualify, sites must receive electric service from PG&E and the DC fast charger must be available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sites located in disadvantaged communities may receive a rebate for the purchase of the EVSE. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the application, see the PG&E EV Fast Charge Program website.
California	Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets - PG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets - PG&E Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) EV Fleet Program offers competitive incentives to facilitate the installation of EVSE for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets. PG&E offers dedicated electrical infrastructure design and construction services and reduced costs for electrical infrastructure work. Sites located in disadvantaged communities may be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of the EVSE. Eligible electric fleet vehicles include transit or school buses, medium-duty vehicles, forklifts, truck stop electrification, transportation refrigeration units, port cargo trucks, airport ground support equipment, or other Class 8 vehicles. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the PG&E EV Fleet Program website.