CSE administers a program that demonstrates the viability of electric vehicle (EV) charger “make-ready” rebates for commercial and industrial customers sponsored by PECO, an energy company in southeastern Pennsylvania.
The rebates cover make-ready costs that ensure a safe electrical connection from the property’s meter to the charging infrastructure. Starting with a pilot program, PECO offered rebates of up to $2,000 per charging port or 50% of make-ready costs associated with Level 2 EV charger installations. An additional $1,000 per port or 75% of make-ready costs was available for projects within designated environmental justice areas. In 2022, CSE launched the pilot within six weeks of contract award, and it was fully subscribed within six months.
In Q4 2023, PECO allocated an additional $1 million to continue the charger program and expanded it to include incentives for make-ready, equipment and installation of commercial direct current fast chargers at sites determined to be for public benefit. The program requires rebate recipients to provide ongoing charging data via CSE’s Caret Knowledgebase to inform PECO on usage patterns.
PECO Commercial EV Charger Rebates Impacts
CSE facilitated 128 Level 2 EV charging ports at various locations
CSE awarded 33 rebates for commercial and industrial customers
CSE distributed $298,000 for Level 2 make-ready projects
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
To gather data to help PECO evaluate how chargers are used in its service territory and potential impacts
CSE's Role
Processing rebate applications, issuing payments and collecting data from program chargers
Technologies
Key Partners
PECO Energy Company, various electric vehicle service providers
State Policies Supported
Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021
Pennsylvania’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap
Impact Statement
Accelerate adoption of EVs in southeastern Pennsylvania and improve air quality
