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Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Credit

Retail electricity customers with at least one grid-integrated electric vehicle (EV) may qualify to receive kilowatt-hour credits for energy discharged to the grid from the EV’s battery at the same rate that the customer pays to charge the battery. A grid-integrated EV is defined as a battery-powered motor vehicle that has the ability for two-way power flow between the vehicle and the electric grid as well as communications hardware and software that allow for external control of battery charging and discharging.

(Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10, Section 1001 and 1014g)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebates

As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of a new AFV. The following rebate amounts are applicable for vehicles purchased or leased before December 31, 2022:

Eligible EVs and PHEVs may not have a retail price above $60,000. Eligible applicants include Delaware residents, businesses, organizations, and government entities. Rebates are limited to six vehicles per fleet. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines and participating dealerships, see the DNREC Clean Vehicle Rebate Program website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates

As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates of up to $3,500 per port for the purchase of Level 2 EV charging stations for use at public, workplace, commercial, and multi-unit dwelling (MUD) locations. Installation, labor, and other costs are not eligible. The maximum number of rebates an applicant may receive varies based on applicant type and EV charging station locations:

Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible applicants include MUDs, businesses, organizations, non-profits, government entities, schools, colleges, and universities. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the DNREC Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates website.

Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Rebates

As part of the Delaware Clean Fuel and Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates of up to $20,000 for new or leased Class 7 or Class 8 dedicated NGVs. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, non-profits, or governmental entities located in Delaware or who have an in-state affiliate. Applicants must submit proof of order and payment to receive the rebate; a copy of the lease agreement is required for leased vehicles. Fleets are limited to five rebates per funding cycle. All vehicles purchased through this rebate program must be titled and registered in the state. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application deadline and eligibility requirements, see the Delaware Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Program website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate - Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC)

DEC offers a one-time $200 rebate, in the form of a bill credit and an additional $5 monthly bill credit to customers if they do not charge their EVs during Beat the Peak alerts. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the DEC Beat the Peak website.