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Alternative Fuel Offering Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation may not enter into, renew, or renegotiate a contract with a fuel provider for services on the Massachusetts Turnpike without requiring the provider to offer alternative fuel. Alternative fuel is defined as an energy source that is used to power a vehicle and is not gasoline or diesel. (Reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6C, Section 75 and Chapter 90, Section 1)
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| Massachusetts |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Grants |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' Clean Vehicle Project offers grants for public and private fleets to purchase alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, as well as idle reduction technology. Eligible vehicles include those fueled by natural gas, propane, and electricity, including hybrid electric and hydraulic hybrid vehicles. Eligible infrastructure includes natural gas and hydrogen fueling stations as well as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), including solar powered EVSE. For information about how to apply for funding, visit the State and Federal Electric Vehicle Funding Programs website.
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| Massachusetts |
Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grants |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) provides grants for 50% of the cost of Level 1 or Level 2 workplace EVSE, up to $25,000. Eligible applicants include employers with 15 or more employees in a non-residential place of business. For more information, including funding availability, application, and eligibility requirements, visit the MassEVIP website.
Point of Contact
Ms. Sejal P. Shah
Environmental Analyst
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Phone: (617) 556-1015
sejal.shah@state.ma.us
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| Massachusetts |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grants |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) provides grants for the purchase or lease of qualified PEVs, zero emission motorcycles, and Level 2 EVSE. Grants are available for up to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of a PEV, up to $13,500 for the purchase or lease of Level 2 EVSE, and up to $750 for the purchase or lease of a zero emission motorcycle. Eligible applicants include local governments, public universities and colleges, and state agencies. For more information, including funding availability, application, and eligibility requirements, visit the MassEVIP website.
Point of Contact
Ms. Sejal P. Shah
Environmental Analyst
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Phone: (617) 556-1015
sejal.shah@state.ma.us
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| Massachusetts |
Public Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Owners and operators of public EVSE that require payment must provide payment options that allow access by the public. In addition, payment should not require users to pay a subscription fee or obtain a membership of any kind; however, required fees may be conditional on such memberships. Owners and operators can impose reasonable restrictions on EVSE use, such as limiting access to visitors of the business. In addition, owners and operators of public EVSE must provide the location, hours of operation, payment, and characteristics of each EVSE to the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. (Reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 25A, Section 16B-16E)
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| Massachusetts |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Residential customers of participating Massachusetts municipal light plants (MLPs) may be eligible for a free or discounted Level 2 EVSE through the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company's Home Energy Loss Prevention Services (HELPS) program. Participating MLPs include Groton, Ipswich, Marblehead, Sterling, Shrewsbury, South Hadley, Wakefield, and West Boylston. Incentives vary by MLP. For more information, see the HELPS EV Charger Incentive website.
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| Massachusetts |
Public Utility Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
An entity that owns, operates, leases, or controls electric vehicle supply equipment is not defined as a public utility. (Reference Massachusetts Public Utility file 13-182)
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| Massachusetts |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Discount - Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
BELD offers customers a discount of $250 for the purchase of a qualified Level 2 EVSE. To qualify, customers must enroll in the Smart Charging Program. For more information, including eligible EVSE criteria, see the BELD Charging Incentives website.
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| Massachusetts |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Incentive - Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
BELD’s Smart Charging Program offers a bill credit of $8 per month to customers that charge their PEVs between 9pm and 12pm the next day on weekdays or at any time during the weekend. For more information, see the BELD Charging Incentives website.
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