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Search Results | 15 laws and incentives

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	Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Insurance Discount	Utility/Private Incentives	X Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Insurance Discount Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: California Farmers Insurance provides a discount of up to 10% on all major insurance coverage for HEV and AFV owners. To qualify, the automobile must be a dedicated AFV using ethanol, compressed natural gas, propane, or electricity, or be a HEV. A complete vehicle identification number is required to validate vehicle eligibility. For more information, see the Farmers Insurance California Insurance Discounts 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 Residential Rates website.
California	Clean Vehicle Electricity and Natural Gas Rate Reduction - PG&E	Utility/Private Incentives	X Clean Vehicle Electricity and Natural Gas 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 plug-in electric vehicle charging. Discounted rates are also available for compressed or uncompressed natural gas used in natural gas vehicle (NGV) home fueling appliances. For more information, see the PG&E Electric Vehicle Rate Plans and NGV Rates 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 lower rates to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. SDG&E's EV Time-of-Use rates are available in three variations: EV-TOU-2 and EV-TOU-5 bill home and vehicle electricity use on a single meter; and EV-TOU bills vehicle electricity use separately, requiring the installation of a second meter. Lower rates are also 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 EV Time-of-Use rates, see the SDG&E EV Pricing Plans and NGV Rates website.
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 NGVs 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 how to apply, 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 how to apply, 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 Vehicle Charging 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.