EV Ready Program
No-cost services & incentives save you money
Get support and maximize incentives to install EV chargers at your business or multifamily property.
Overview
Optimize charging at the lowest possible cost
If you are looking to install EV chargers in your workplace, multifamily dwellings, public parking areas, or other public locations, you can qualify for incentives we’ve set aside to help you cover the costs and optimize charging.
It’s all part of our EV Ready program, dedicated to helping businesses like yours install thousands of charging ports within the next four years.
We’re as motivated as you are, and we’re putting up the money to help make it happen.
Offerings
The EV Ready program offers:
- Incentives that cover much of the cost of EV charging equipment
- Free technical support to help scope and plan your project
- Customized design recommendations that are optimized to reduce capital costs and maximize incentives
- Discounted pricing on EV chargers to lower equipment costs
To see all of the EV Ready technical requirements and standards, please refer to the Standards & Guidelines document.
Case Study
“PCE rebates covered 95% of the costs for Tyrone Properties to install 13 Level-1 and low-power Level-2 chargers for residents, with more on the way. Total out-of-pocket costs were less than $150 per charger. At one property, 100% of costs were covered by incentives."
EV Ready Incentives
EV charger incentives by property & charger type
Explore the available financial support and incentives to reduce your capital expense.
The chart below provides an easy reference for the Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2) charging equipment currently available EV Ready incentives.
Existing Building
Multifamily dwelling
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$4,500
Applicable Cap¹
Up to 75% of project cost, maximum $90,000 per property
Measure Type
Main panel upgrade²
Port Incentive
$5,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $5,000 per property
Existing Building
Affordable housing multifamily dwelling
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$2,500
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$5,500
Applicable Cap¹
Up to 100% of project cost; maximum $90,000 per property
Measure Type
Main panel upgrade²
Port Incentive
$5,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $5,000 per property
Existing Building
Employee parking
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$5,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to 75% of project cost; maximum $90,000 per property
Existing Building
All publicly accessible non-residential locations³
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$5,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to 75% of project cost; no maximum
Existing Building
Any
Measure Type
Make Ready Space⁴
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $20,000 per property
New Construction ⁵
Market ratemultifamily dwelling
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$1,000
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $40,000 per property
New Construction ⁵
Affordable housing multifamily dwelling
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$1,500
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$2,500
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $100,000 per property
New Construction ⁵
Public agency
Measure Type
L1 or L2 outlet
Port Incentive
$1,000
Applicable Cap¹
No cap
Measure Type
L2 charging station port
Port Incentive
$2,000
Applicable Cap¹
Up to $250,000 per property
- Maximum incentive award is up to 100% of project cost—maximum port incentive or applicable cost, whichever is less, unless otherwise stated.
- Must install four or more ports to be eligible for the main panel upgrade incentive.
- Publicly accessible non-residential locations are defined in Section 2 Program Segments & Funding.
- No double dipping: this incentive cannot be layered with other EV Ready incentives to fund the conversion of the same Make Ready Space to an outlet or charging station port in the future.
- If a new construction project is a multi-use site and is eligible for multiple incentive categories, the site owner must select which property type category and corresponding incentive structure to apply for.
- Other terms and conditions apply, please read the Program Standards and Requirements.
Preferred Pricing
Get preferred pricing on charging stations
If you’re worried that purchasing charging stations is too expensive, we have a solution for you.
In addition to the incentives above, we’ve negotiated volume pricing for EV charging equipment to help you save even more on your installation.
These lower charger costs are only available to businesses participating in the EV Ready program.
If you’re interested, sign up for free technical assistance.
Next Steps
Where are you in your EV charging journey?
Apply for technical assistance to help you complete the following steps:
1. Evaluate the property
Examine the electrical system/infrastructure of your property. Determine the demand for charging and the number of parking spaces.
2. Get optimized design solutions
Choose from the options that your property can support and consider the benefits and trade-offs of each option.
3. Choose your solution
Finalize the scope of your project.
4. Select a contractor
Find an approved professional from our network of local contractors (also called Trade Ally) to install your charger(s).
Apply for incentives and complete your project by following these steps:
1. Apply for incentives
Fill out the EV Ready application.
2. Complete your project
Have your contractor install your EV charging station(s).
3. Collect your rebate
After your project is complete, you’ll receive a rebate in the amount your project was approved for.
We know that finding rebates and incentives can be confusing. We’re here to help. Make sure to get all of the financial and technical assistance you qualify for by requesting our no-cost assistance.
Contractors & DIY
Are you a contractor working on an EV charging project?
If you’re a contractor or developer working with a customer to design their EV charging project or you want to search for your own design, you can review the available incentives.
Free Technical Assistance
Get help with your EV charging project at no cost
If you’re interested in installing EV charging but aren’t sure where to start, take advantage of free technical assistance through our partner, CLEAResult.
They’ll provide project scope and design for eligible properties, helping to minimize costs.
Here are some of the services you can get at no cost to you:
- Site visit
- Electrical demand/load analysis
- Site layout
- Contractor bid
- Permit support
- Installation process
- Rebate assistance
Webinar
Program overview for apartments & condos
For a quick overview of getting the most out of the EV Ready program and the financial incentives available to you, watch this video that outlines the basics.
Case Studies
Here's what a typical EV Ready project looks like
Tyrone Properties added low-cost EV charging
“EV charging is increasingly important for rental units to remain competitive. In the past year, we’ve seen more and more prospective renters ask about EV charging, and we were losing business by not having charging available. The free assistance provided by Peninsula Clean Energy’s program was essential in my decision to install EV charging at several of my properties in San Mateo County.”
– Brendan Aiello, Property Manager, Tyrone Properties
PCE rebates covered 95% of the costs for Tyrone Properties to install 13 Level-1 and low-power Level-2 chargers for residents, with more on the way.
Total out-of-pocket costs were less than $150 per charger.
At one property, 100% of costs were covered by incentives.
FAQs
Questions & answers about EV Ready
The EV Ready program is PCE’s $28M EV charging infrastructure program that offers free, no-obligation technical assistance for PCE customers—in addition to $24M+ in project incentives, access to preferred pricing on EV chargers, and a trained Trade Ally network of contractors.
Through the program, we support your EV charging project from inception through installation.
PCE has hired CLEAResult to implement the EV Ready program.
CLEAResult provides free technical assistance to help you with all of your EV charging needs.
A “charging port” refers to equipment that charges one electric vehicle, either a cable with a connector or an outlet. A charging station may have more than one port. Your project incentive will be based upon the number and type of charging ports.
Eligible sites are multifamily buildings with four or more units, employee parking, and all other publicly accessible, non-residential locations receiving electric service from PCE.
Unfortunately, no. Single-family homes are not eligible for EV Ready.
However, you can explore our other residential EV charging incentives.
You can view the incentives here.
Make Ready infrastructure refers to any electrical and construction infrastructure providing electricity to a parking space, but not installing an EV charger.
The most common situation where Make Ready infrastructure is employed is for preparing a parking space for future EV chargers.
Our incentive program provides incentives for assigned parking in multifamily buildings.
CALeVIP and Charge! Incentives currently require shared parking.
EV Ready program technical assistance can help you to evaluate the most applicable incentive program(s) for your building.
Although EV Ready focuses on Level 1 and power-managed Level 2 charging, we also support DC fast charging on an as-needed basis. Please review the DC fast charging eligibility requirements at CALeVIP.
We’ll consider extensions on a case-by-case basis.
We designed EV Ready technical assistance to address the most common EV charging project delays and prevent installation issues.
No, public availability will not impact your incentive amount.
Various factors, such as typical parking duration, existing electrical infrastructure, and parking layout, must be considered when determining the best charging type and quantity for your property.
EV Ready technical assistance can help you analyze these factors and make an informed decision.
Yes, EV Ready technical assistance can help you explore the various options and structures that would be the most applicable to your unique situation.
You can submit your application for EV Ready incentives via our online EV Ready Portal as a tenant.
Please note that the property owner or authorized representative will need to provide permission for the program to provide services.
We sure can.
Here is a link to a flyer outlining the EV Ready program, which you can show your landlord or use to help with talking points.
If your landlord is interested in learning more, please have them reach out to the EV Ready program at (650) 449-8561 or PCE-EVReady@clearesult.com
There are multiple incentive programs that you may be eligible for.
Each has its own set of application requirements.
EV Ready technical assistance can help you consider all of your needs and help you choose which incentives are best for you.
It’s important to note that access to EV charging incentives is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your project’s duration will depend on various factors, including your site’s current infrastructure, electric service capacity, and project scope.
If additional electrical capacity is needed, it may take 12-18 months for PG&E to fulfill that request. When infrastructure is in place, EV charging typically takes less than 60 days to install.
EV Ready strives to address the most common project planning delays through its free technical assistance service.
Our approved contractors have experience serving the local San Mateo County area and have the capability to help projects run as smoothly as possible.
No, EV Ready-approved contractors install the chargers, or you can use your own electrical contractor.
We provide access to those contractors, as well as technical assistance, incentives, and volume pricing.
No, we don’t own any chargers installed through the EV Ready program.
We help you get them at a lower price, and we provide access to technical assistance and contractors to minimize the cost and hassle of installation.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of California’s transportation fuel pool and provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce petroleum dependency and achieve air quality benefits.
Credits are generated by delivering electricity (kW) to vehicles at EV charging ports.
To learn more about load shaping, please visit our About Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits page.
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