New Jersey

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering $1.5 Billion for public entities including states, local governments, tribes, and port authorities to deploy charging infrastructure and other surface transportation projects through its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program. DOT will provide reimbursement of up to 80% of total eligible project costs for most project types. Applications will be evaluated competitively and are due by February 28, 2024.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $3 Billion for port authorities and state, regional, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction over ports, and air pollution control agencies to deploy zero-emission port equipment and to purchase and install charging infrastructure through its Clean Ports Program. EPA will provide reimbursement of up to $500 Million, up to 80-90% of total eligible project costs, depending on applicant and project details. Applications will be evaluated competitively and will be accepted between February 2024 and May 2024.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $500M for school districts, charter schools, tribes, private school bus contractors, and eligible third parties to deploy clean and zero-emission school buses and to purchase and install L2 and DC fast chargers through its Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program 2023. EPA will provide reimbursement of up to $145,000 - $345,000 per bus-and-charger bundle, depending on applicant and bus details. Awards will be made by lottery and applications are due January 31, 2024.
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program allocates $5 billion in funding for EV charging infrastructure across 75,000 miles of highway across the country. Your organization must be within one mile of an established alternative fuel corridor to qualify and may need to meet other requirements as well.
The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “federal tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses a 30% tax credit, up to $100,000, for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure. Businesses must have installed the stations between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2032, and must claim the credit on their federal tax return. Guidance on new eligibility requirements is forthcoming, based on prevailing wages and the applicant’s location within designated census tracts.

Your Sustainability Goals Are Within Reach in New Jersey

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has $8 million in funding available for Level 2 and DCFC charging infrastructure at tourism sites, landmarks, and other areas of interest as part of their EV Tourism program. The program provides up to $5,000 for an eligible Level 2 charger, up to the cost of the charger; and, up to $50,000 for a DC Fast Charger, up to the cost of the charger. This is a competitive application and must be received via email by November 30, 2023.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has $15 million in funding available for Level 2 charging infrastructure at multiunit dwellings in the state as part of their Multi Unit Dwelling (MUD) EV Chargers program. Awards include $4,000 towards the purchase of a dual-port, networked Level 2 charging station and $6,000 towards the purchase of a Level 2 charging station located in an Overburdened Municipality. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis until all funding is awarded, or until November 30, 2023.
JCP&L’s EV Driven Program is making electric vehicle adoption more accessible, convenient and affordable in New Jersey through incentives for charger installations at homes, workplaces, multifamily properties and communities. Receive incentives on the purchase and installation of a qualified EV charging station and earn additional credits for smart charging.
The Orange & Rockland Commercial EV Charger Ready Program offers incentives toward the installation of Level 2 (L2) EV charging equipment at sites that have RECO non-residential electric service with a garage or parking area under control. Commercial customers are eligible for an incentive between 50% and 100% of the eligible make-ready customer sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $9,200 for L2 chargers and $81,000 for DCFC, and between 50% and 100% of the eligible make-ready utility sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $4,400 for L2 chargers and $2,000 for DCFC. In addition, each Charger Ready project is capped at 90% of the total project cost (net of other applicable incentives and non-eligible project cost).
The Orange & Rockland DCFC Incentive Program is intended to address cost barriers, and encourage DCFC deployment, by effectively lowering operating costs through demand charge relief in the near-to medium-term while station utilization increases to levels where such support can be lowered or eliminated. The full incentive is available for plugs rated with power capacity of 50kW and higher and is designed to cover 75 percent of demand charge. Payments are made annually from the date equipment is placed in service, from the initial program year through the end of the program, December 18th 2026.
PSE&G customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $30,000 toward the cost of upgrading customer-side make-ready assets for the installation of commercial L2 smart chargers
PSE&G customers with any necessary costs associated with upgrading the utility-owned assets that service the property are eligible for a reduction of up to $10,000. The reduction would be applied toward any required customer deposit for utility-side make-ready work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load for the EV chargers.
PSE&G customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $100,000 per site toward the cost of upgrading customer side make-ready for the installation of DCFC chargers. This subprogram offers up to $25,000 per charger installation for up to four chargers.
PSE&G customers with costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property are eligible for a reduction of up to $50,000 in any required customer deposit for utility side make-ready work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load for EV chargers.
PSE&G customers also may be eligible for Demand Charge Rebates to help lower electricity cost.
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) is offering rebates up to 75% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $5,000 per charging port – for a maximum of 10 charging ports per location. Multifamily properties located in overburdened communities may be eligible for rebates up to 100% of the electrical upgrade costs or a maximum of $6,700 per charger.
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) is offering workplace properties with rebates up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $4,500 per charging port – for a maximum of 10 L2 charging ports per location.
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) is offering businesses operating commercial fleets with rebates up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $2,500 per charging port – for a maximum of 10 L2 charging ports per location.
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) customers installing public L2 chargers are eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $4,500 per charging port
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) customers installing public DC Fast Chargers are eligible for a rebate of up to 90% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $60,000 per charging port.
Jersey City Power & Light (JCP&L) eligible mixed-use commercial customers can receive the utility make-ready incentive based on the actual cost of the utility make-ready work for each installation, up to $11,100 per qualifying installation site.
Jersey City Power & Light (JCP&L) will provide an incentive equal to the cost of customer make-ready work up to $6,700 per port for the installation of between two and ten qualified L2 chargers.
Jersey City Power & Light (JCP&L) will provide workplace customers with an incentive equal to the cost of customer make-ready work up to $5,000 per port for the installation of between two and ten qualified L2 chargers that are publicly accessible at a workplace.
Jersey City Power & Light (JCP&L) multi-family sites (5+ units) are eligible for a JCP&L incentive equal to the cost of customer make-ready work up to $6,700 per port for the installation of between two and ten qualified L2 chargers for use at a multifamily dwelling.
Jersey City Power & Light (JCP&L) multi-family sites in an “Overburdened Community”, are eligible for a JCP&L incentive equal to the cost of customer make-ready work up to $8,375 per port for the installation of between two and ten qualified L2 chargers.
Charge Up New Jersey Customers looking to add an electric vehicle charger to their home can get an incentive of up to $250 toward the purchase and installation of in-home EV charging infrastructure
Clearview Energy is offering free EV charging daily from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sunday – Saturday) and a $50 rebate for ChargePoint Home charger when you sign up for a CLEARCHARGE Clearview Energy Plan. For more details call 1-800-654-8114 or visit: www.clearviewenergy.com/clearcharge.
JCP&L customers who install a qualified L2 charger will receive 100% of the cost of the customer make-ready work from JCP&L, up to $1,500.
JCP&L provides a utility make-ready incentive will be based on the actual cost of the utility make-ready work necessary for each installation, up to $5,500 per qualifying installation site.
The Orange & Rockland Charger Ready residential program makes it more affordable for Rockland Electric Company customers to install Level 2 EV chargers at their home by offsetting the costs of EV charging infrastructure. The program offers incentives up to 50% of the eligible make-ready customer sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $1,000, and up to 100% of the eligible make-ready utility sided installation costs (net of other applicable incentives), capped at $5,000. In addition, each Charger Ready project is capped at 90% of the total project cost (net of other applicable incentives and non-eligible project cost). Rockland Electric has incentives for 1,448 EV owners on a first come, first serve basis.
PSE&G eligible customers can receive an on-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward the cost of upgrading customer-side make-ready assets required for the installation of EV charging hardware.
PSE&G customers can qualify for a reduction of up to $5,000 in any required customer deposit for utility-side make-ready work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load required for EV chargers.
PSE&G customers that are enrolled in the EV Charging Program may receive an Off-Peak Charging credit for charging during off-peak periods to help reduce costs.
ACE residential customers may be eligible for a rebate up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $1,000 – for installing a L2 EV charger at home.
A tax credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified PEVs. The minimum credit amount is $2,500, and the credit may be up to $7,500, based on each vehicle's traction battery capacity and the gross vehicle weight rating. The credit will begin to be phased out for each manufacturer in the second quarter following the calendar quarter in which a minimum of 200,000 qualified PEVs have been sold by that manufacturer for use in the United States. This tax credit applies to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2009.
A credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified two-wheeled plug-in electric drive vehicle. The credit is for 10% of the cost of the qualified vehicle, up to $2,500. This incentive originally expired on December 31, 2017, but was retroactively extended through December 31, 2021.