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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate to residential customers for electricity used to charge EVs. For more information, see the SMUD Rate Details website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted electricity rate to customers that own or lease an EV. Two rate schedules are available for EV charging during on- and off-peak hours. For more information, see the SCE EV Plans website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Rate Reduction - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers discounted residential time-of-use rates for electricity used to charge EVs 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 EV Rate Plans and CNG for Vehicles websites.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers three EV TOU rates to residential customers. For more information, including eligibility requirements and rate details, see the SDG&E EV Plans website.

Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers

Through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Low Oxide of Nitrogen (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. 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.

Natural Gas Rate Reduction - SoCalGas

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.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station and Charging Incentive - Sonoma Clean Power (SCP)

Qualified SCP customers are eligible to receive a free Level 2 EV charging station with Wi-Fi capabilities. Customers are responsible for shipping and installation costs. Customers may also receive $5 per month for connecting the EV charging station to the GridSavvy Rewards program. Other terms and conditions may apply. For more information, see the SCP GridSavvy website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentive Program Support

The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), funded by the California Energy Commission, provides guidance and funding for property owners to develop and implement EV charging station incentive programs that help meet regional needs for Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Level 2 EV charging stations must be ENERGY STAR certified. CALeVIP evaluates proposed EV charging station 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.

Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentives - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) EV Charge Network Program provides installation support and funding for MUDs and workplaces in the PG&E territory to install qualifying Level 2 EV charging stations in parking areas. Eligible facilities must equip at least ten adjoining parking spaces with EV charging stations. Eligible expenses include the cost of installation and a portion of the EV charging station unit cost, up to $2,300 per port. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including funding availability, see the PG&E EV Charge Network Program website.

Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentive - SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) Power Your Drive program provides EV charging stations, 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 EV charging stations. 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.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)

AMP offers a TOU rate to customers that own or lease an EV. For more information, see the AMP EVs Discount website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - Azusa Light & Water

Azusa Light & Water offers a $0.05 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) discount for electricity used to charge EVs 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.

Used Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Incentive - Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)

PCE and Peninsula Family Service (PFS) offer up to $1,000 to San Mateo County residents for the purchase of a pre-owned EV. Low-income residents are eligible for a rebate of up to $6,000. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the PCE DriveForward Electric website.

Zero Emission Transit Funding

The California Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program offers vouchers of up to $1,000,000 per project for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure, planning, outreach, and operations projects in low-income communities, disadvantaged communities, and tribal areas. For more information, see the Clean Mobility Options website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate – MCE

MCE offers residential, multi-unit dwelling, and workplace customers TOU rates for charging EVs. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the MCE <a href="https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/ev-charging/>EV Rate Plans website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate - Azusa Light & Water

Azusa Light & Water offers a TOU rate to residential customers that own or lease an EV. For more information, see Azusa’s EVs website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate – Liberty Utilities

Liberty Utilities offers residential and commercial customers TOU rates for charging EVs. For more information, see the Liberty Utilities EV Program website.

Vehicle Replacement Program - Bay Area

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) Buy Back Program offers Bay Area residents $1,200 to turn in their operable, registered 1998 or older vehicle for scrapping. Vehicles must meet eligibility requirements and pass an eligibility inspection. For more information, see the BAAQMD Vehicle Buy Back Program website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support

California utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Financing Program

The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) must develop and implement a purchasing assistance program for MHD ZEV fleets. CPCFA must consult with stakeholders to design a program that provides financial support and technical assistance to fleet managers deploying MHD ZEVs. CPCFA must designate high-priority fleets, considering implications for climate change, pollution, environmental justice, and post-COVID economy recovery. A minimum of 75% of financing products must be directed towards operators of MHD ZEV fleets whose fleets directly impact, or operate in, underserved communities. CPCFA must establish the program by January 1, 2023, and provide annual reports on program outcomes to the California Air Resources Board.

(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44272)