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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Utility Incentives

Utilities provide power and maintain infrastructure for public services. These services afford consumers access to electricity, natural gas, water, and other resources. As alternative fuels gained popularity, utilities began offering incentives to facilitate alternative fuel use and alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) adoption. Utilities offer a variety of incentives that encourage residential and non-residential (e.g., commercial, fleet) customers to purchase AFVs and associated infrastructure. These incentives typically pertain to vehicles, infrastructure, or fuel prices, and can encourage customers to adopt new and alternative technology, while increasing customer engagement and promoting sustainable load growth.

Incentive topics, definitions for each topic, and a list of utilities that offer incentives for each topic can be found below. Learn more about how utility programs for advanced vehicle technology deployment are developed on the Utility Program Development page. To learn more about utility EV charger installation efforts, use the U-Finder tool to search for local utility partners by state or ZIP code and get contact information.

In addition to utilities, alternative fuel associations also offer incentives to support fuel use and vehicle adoption and are included in this resource.

Customer Type

Residential Incentives

Biodiesel Fuel Rebates

2 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of biodiesel for use in a compatible vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Ethanol Fuel Rebates

1 participating utility

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of ethanol for use in a flex fuel vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Managed Charging Program

9 participating utilities

A program that allows customers to opt in to letting utilities remotely manage their EV charging station’s electricity usage to support efficient energy consumption and grid resilience.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate

101 participating utilities

A type of utility rate structure that adjusts the price of electricity based on the time of day that electricity is used. Electricity used during times of the day when demand is higher costs more per kilowatt-hour (kWh), and electricity used during times of the day when demand is lower costs less per kWh. The utilities listed below only offer TOU rates for customers that engage in EV charging (i.e., utilities that offer whole-house TOU rates and equivalent are not included).

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Natural Gas Fuel Price Discounts

1 participating utility

A financial incentive that reduces the cost to purchase natural gas for use in a natural gas vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs

7 participating utilities

Programs offered by utilities to support the deployment of charging stations through methods such as site host agreements, technical assistance for deployments, EV charger leases or rentals, repair and replacement guarantees, etc.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate

3 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the installation costs of a DC fast charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate

12 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a DC fast charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate

69 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the installation costs of a Level 2 EV charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate

111 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a Level 2 EV charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers

17 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for any make-ready or pre-wiring costs associated with the installation of EV charging stations. These costs cover electrical improvements (e.g., electrical conduit upgrades) needed to support EV charging.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Natural Gas Fueling Equipment Rebates

1 participating utility

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase or installation of new natural gas infrastructure equipment or upgrades.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Rebate

3 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the conversion of a conventional vehicle to operate on natural gas.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New EV Rebate

30 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new EV or PHEV.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New Natural Gas Vehicle Rebate

2 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new natural gas vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New Propane Vehicle Rebate

5 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new propane vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Off-Road EV Equipment Rebates

13 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of off-road EVs (e.g., golfcarts, forklifts).

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Pre-Owned EV Rebate

30 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a pre-owned EV or PHEV.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Propane Engine Rebate

1 participating utility

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new engine compatible with propane.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Propane Vehicle Conversion Rebate

5 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the conversion of a conventional vehicle to operate on propane.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Non-Residential Incentives

Biodiesel Fuel Rebates

1 participating utility

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of biodiesel for use in a compatible vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Managed Charging Program

8 participating utilities

A program that allows customers to opt in to letting utilities remotely manage their EV charging station’s electricity usage to support efficient energy consumption and grid resilience.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate

27 participating utilities

A type of utility rate structure that adjusts the price of electricity based on the time of day that electricity is used. Electricity used during times of the day when demand is higher costs more per kilowatt-hour (kWh), and electricity used during times of the day when demand is lower costs less per kWh. The utilities listed below only offer TOU rates for customers that engage in EV charging (i.e., utilities that offer whole-house TOU rates and equivalent are not included).

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Natural Gas Fuel Price Discounts

1 participating utility

A financial incentive that reduces the cost to purchase natural gas for use in a natural gas vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Ethanol Fueling Equipment Grants

1 participating utility

A financial incentive that provides funding for the purchase and installation of new ethanol infrastructure equipment or upgrades.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs

15 participating utilities

Programs offered by utilities to support the deployment of charging stations through methods such as site host agreements, technical assistance for deployments, EV charger leases or rentals, repair and replacement guarantees, etc.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate

33 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the installation costs of a DC fast charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate

44 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a DC fast charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate

51 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the installation costs of a Level 2 EV charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate

83 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a Level 2 EV charging station.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers

25 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for any make-ready or pre-wiring costs associated with the installation of EV charging stations. These costs cover electrical improvements (e.g., electrical conduit upgrades) needed to support EV charging.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Fleet Electrification Assessment

16 participating utilities

An assessment of a customer fleet for vehicle electrification opportunities and associated charging infrastructure needs.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Rebate

2 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the conversion of a conventional vehicle to operate on natural gas.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New EV Rebate

19 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new EV or PHEV.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New Natural Gas Vehicle Rebate

2 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new natural gas vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

New Propane Vehicle Rebate

4 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new propane vehicle.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Off-Road EV Equipment Rebates

12 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of off-road EVs (e.g., golfcarts, forklifts).

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Pre-Owned EV Rebate

11 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a pre-owned EV or PHEV.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Propane Engine Rebate

1 participating utility

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the purchase of a new engine compatible with propane.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.

Propane Vehicle Conversion Rebate

4 participating utilities

A financial incentive paid back to the customer for the conversion of a conventional vehicle to operate on propane.

Below are the utilities or private entities that offer incentives for this topic.