| Delaware |
Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Credit |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
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)
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| Delaware |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebates |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for new or leased AFVs. The following rebate amounts are applicable for vehicles purchased or leased between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020: | Qualifying Vehicles | Rebate Amount |
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| All-electric vehicle (including vehicles with gasoline range extenders) | $2,500 | | Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle | $1,000 | | Dedicated propane or natural gas vehicle (NGV) | $1,500 | | Bi-fuel propane or NGV | $1,350 |
| Dedicated heavy-duty NGV | $20,000 |
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 dealers, see the DNREC Clean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives website.
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| Delaware |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for new Level 2 EVSE purchased for use at public, workplace, commercial, and multi-unit dwelling (MUD) locations. Installation, labor, and other costs are not eligible. Rebates are offered in the following amounts: | Rebate Amount (Maximum: $3,500 single port/$7,000 dual port) | Limit per Location |
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| Commercial | Government and Nonprofit | Commercial | Government and Nonprofit |
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| Public Access | 75% | 90% | 6 charging ports | 6 charging ports |
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| Workplace | 75% | 90% | 6 charging ports | 6 charging ports |
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| Fleet | 75% | 90% | 6 charging ports | 10 charging ports |
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| MUD | 90% | 90% | 10 charging ports | 10 charging ports |
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Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis for multi-unit dwellings, businesses, organizations, non-profits, government entities, schools, colleges, and universities. Rebates are limited to six EVSE per fleet and one EVSE per individual. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the DNREC Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates website.
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| Delaware |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) |
Utility/Private Incentives |
X
Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
DEC offers a one-time $200 billing credit and an additional $5 monthly billing credit to customers if they do not charge their plug-in electric vehicles during Beat the Peak alerts. To qualify for the Beat the Peak incentives, residents must have qualified WiFi connected residential EVSE and enroll in the Beat the Peak program. For more information, see the Beat the Peak website.
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| Delaware |
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Emissions Reductions Funding |
State Incentives |
X
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides funding for medium- and heavy-duty on-road and limited off-road emission reduction projects. This grant program is funded by Delaware's portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. The program is not currently accepting applications (verified September 2019). For more information, including program guidance and application deadlines, see the DNREC Volkswagen Mitigation Plan website.
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| Delaware |
Electric Cooperative Investments |
Laws and Regulations |
X
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Unclaimed electric cooperative capital credits may be used on transportation electrification investments. Credit allocation reports are required annually by January 20. (Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 9, Subchapter I, Section 909)
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| Delaware |
Smart Grid Infrastructure Development |
Laws and Regulations |
X
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
All grid-integrated, plug-in electric vehicles in use by eligible customers must meet applicable safety and performance standards put forth by the National Electric Code, Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers, UL, and the Society of Automotive Engineers to ensure that net metering customers comply with the electric supplier’s interconnection tariffs and operating guidelines. (Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10, Section 1014e)
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| Delaware |
Public Utility Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
X
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
An entity that owns, operates, controls, or manages a facility that supplies electricity to the public exclusively to charge plug-in electric vehicles is not defined as a public utility. (Reference Delaware Public Service Commission 19-0377)
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| Delaware |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate – Delmarva Power |
Utility/Private Incentives |
X
Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Delmarva Power offers a time-of-use rate option to residential customers that own PEVs. For more information, see the Delmarva Energy PEV Programs website.
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