Program Overview
New Jersey has implemented incentive programs to offset the cost of installing Level 2 and Direct Current (DC) charging stations. The NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Multi-Unit Dwelling EV Charger Incentive Program offers grants to compensate owners for the installation of charging stations. For business owners, the Pay$ to Plug In Program also offers compensation for installing EV charging stations.
In addition to the programs offered by the state of New Jersey, electric utility companies may offer additional incentives for the installation of Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers. Certain EV charging stations, including those that receive service from Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power and Light, Public Service Electric and Gas, or Rockland Electric may be eligible for additional EV charging incentives. For more information, please visit your utility company’s program guide (pg. 2).
Multi-Unit Dwelling Incentives (offered by NJBPU)
| Project Type | Incentives Available |
| Multi-Unit Dwellings | -Dual Port Station: Up to $4,000 |
| Multi-Unit Dwellings in Overburdened Municipalities | -Dual Port Station: Up to $6,000 |
Workplace Incentives (offered by Pay$ to Plug)
| Project Type | Incentives Available | Criteria |
| Workplace Charging | -Single Port Station: $4,000 | -Maximum eligible ports per station: 20 |
Multi-Unit Dwelling (NJBPU) Program Links and Applications
Workplace (Pay$ to Plug) Links and Applications
Pay$ to Plug Incentive Application and Instructions
NJ Utility Company Incentive Programs
Atlantic City Electric
ACE Make-Ready Program Overview
Con Edison
ConEdison Make-Ready Incentive Eligibility
ConEdison Program Webpage
*Includes registration and application instructions
Jersey Central Power and Light
JCP&L Make-Ready Program Overview
PSE&G
Level 2 Mixed-Use Commercial Charging:
PSE&G offers a variety of incentives for electric vehicle chargers, including:
Customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $30,000 toward the cost of upgrading Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) assets for the installation of commercial Level 2 smart chargers. NOTE: This incentive is calculated based on the number of chargers installed. This subprogram offers up to $7,500 per charger installation for up to four chargers per site.
If there are any costs associated with upgrading the utility-owned assets that service the property, customers 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 (USMR) work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load in a safe, reliable manner.
Public Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC):
Customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $100,000 per site toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of DCFC chargers. NOTE: This incentive is calculated based on the number of chargers installed. This subprogram offers up to $25,000 per charger installation for up to four chargers.
If there are any customer costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property, customers are eligible for a reduction of up to $50,000 in any required customer deposit for Utility Side Make Ready (USMR) work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load in a safe and reliable manner.
Customers also may be eligible for Demand Charge Rebates to help lower electricity costs.
More about the State EV Charging Incentives
It Pay$ to Plug In provides grants to offset the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging stations. Much of this is from budget provisions for federal tax credits extended for EVs in New Jersey. The program is designed to expand New Jersey’s growing network of electric vehicle infrastructure, allowing residents, businesses, and government agencies to purchase and drive electric vehicles. For more information visit Drive Green New Jersey page.
With new funding anticipated in the near future, submit your applications now!
Private residential dwellings other than multi-unit dwellings are not eligible for grants.
The program is open to all other applicants: Businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
Eligible Projects
Workplaces: Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations for employees who drive electric vehicles. Examples include workplace chargers for employees who drive electric vehicles to work, and chargers for fleet vehicles.
Public Places: Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations that are open to the public. Examples include charging stations in downtown areas, public parking lots and garages, hotels, transit centers, leisure destinations, colleges and universities, retail parking areas, and public parks.
Multi-Unit Dwellings: Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations for multi-family residences, including apartments, condominiums and townhouses. There must be a minimum of five (5) units. DEP and BPU MUD Grant Program Comparison
Corridor: DC Fast Charging stations that are open to the public, provide 150kW or greater power, and are on the priority corridors identified in the strategic mapping will be prioritized for funding. Learn more
Community: DC Fast Charging stations that are open to the public, provide 50kW or greater power, and are in locations where people live and work. Learn more
eMobility: Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging stations that are in association with shared mobility, car sharing, and ride-hailing services.
Email us at Drivegreen@dep.nj.gov or call (609)292-7953.
Upon completion of work in accordance with the eligibility criteria, NJDEP will reimburse each applicant for a percentage of eligible costs, up to a maximum of:
$750 per Level 1 charging port;
$4,000 per Level 2 charging port.
eMobility reimbursements will vary depending on location and availability to the public.
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate
State EV Charging Incentive
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) offers a $250 rebate to residents for the purchase of an eligible Level 2 EV charger through the Charge Up Residential Charger Program. For details, including eligibility requirements, please visit the NJBPU EV Incentive Program and Charge Up New Jersey website.
Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates – Jersey Central Power & Light
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) offers rebates to commercial customers for the installation of publicly accessible, make-ready Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Eligible applicants must install a minimum of two charging ports and may receive rebates of up to 10 ports per location. Multifamily customers in overburdened communities are eligible for a rebate of up to $8,375 per port. Commercial customers may also receive bill credits for charging during off-peak hours. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the JCP&L EV Driven Program website.
JCP&L also offers rebates of up to $5,500 to residential customers for the installation of make-ready Level 2 EV charging stations. Residential customers may also receive bill credits for charging during off-peak hours. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the JCP&L EV Driven Program website.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – Atlantic City Electric (ACE)
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) offers make-ready rebates of up to $1,000 (per EVSE) toward the installation of Level 2 charging stations for eligible residential customers, and up to $5,000 (per port) for multi-unit dwellings (MUDs), commercial, and fleet customers. In addition, these rebates are available for publicly accessible Level 2 and Direct Current (DC) fast EVSE. For more information and how to apply, please visit the ACE website.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Universal Charging Infrastructure Program – PSE&G
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a settlement for PSE&G’s proposed electric vehicle charging infrastructure program. These funds will help PSE&G to develop EVSE charging infrastructure throughout the state of New Jersey. This, in turn, will create about 270 direct clean energy jobs while helping to expand the state’s EV charging infrastructure. For details visit: psegpoweringprogress.com
PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program
About PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program
PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future – Electric Vehicle (EV) Program received approval to invest $166 million to build out New Jersey’s EV charging infrastructure, which will have customer and societal benefits. It will also put New Jersey on track to become a front-runner in transportation electrification. The EV program is designed to support the deployment of EV chargers across a wide range of customers and sectors including Residential, Mixed-Use and Public DC Fast Charging. This program offsets the cost of make ready infrastructure needed to operate EV chargers. Customers are responsible for the cost of the EV charging unit. Make ready infrastructure is defined as the work on the utility side of the meter, known as pole to meter (PTM) and on the customer side of the meter, known as behind the meter (BTM).
Electric Vehicle Charging Program Descriptions
PSE&G is offering three sub-programs within the EV program.
Residential smart charging customers are eligible for:
- Customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) assets for the installation of a residential Level 2 smart charger.
- If there are any customer costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property, customers are eligible for a reduction of up to $5,000 in any required customer deposit for Utility Side Make Ready (USMR) work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load in a safe and reliable manner.
- Pending charger approval, customers may receive a Residential Off-Peak Credit for charging during off-peak periods to help reduce costs.
- Off-peak periods are defined as 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Monday through Friday, and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
- The Residential Off-Peak Credit is approximately $0.02/kWh.
- To be eligible to receive the Residential Off-Peak Credit, the customer must be using a Level 2 smart charger from the approved PSE&G list on this page.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- The customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G in order to receive any PSE&G-provided incentives. Residential customers must agree to provide EV charging data through the smart charger manufacturer.
- To be eligible to receive the residential Made Ready incentives, the customer must be using a Level 2 smart charger.
- To be considered a smart charger, a charging station must be capable of sending and receiving communications via Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
- To be eligible to receive the Residential Off-Peak Credit, the customer must be using a Level 2 smart charger from the PSE&G approved smart charger list found below. PSE&G is working to include additional charger manufacturers, and the approved smart charger list will be updated as appropriate.
PSE&G approved smart charger list for off-peak credit qualification only:
- ChargePoint residential and commercial Level 2 smart chargers
- ChargePoint software (ABB)
- JuiceBox (EnelX) residential and commercial Level 2 smart chargers
- The customer must complete the PSE&G electric service application process for EV smart charger installation upon request.
- This step is required for the electric load change resulting from the installation of an EV smart charger. We need this information to ensure that the equipment in the area is adequate to meet the increased load related to the charger.
- In most cases, the existing equipment will be adequate and will not require a service upgrade. However, even if the individual customer's service meets their new needs, it may be putting undue load on a nearby transformer, which could affect service reliability for others.
- The customer must obtain a permit for the EV smart charger installation and pass a subsequent inspection.
- If the customer's municipality does not require a permit, the customer must send PSE&G a written confirmation from the municipality that a permit is not required.
- The customer must use New Jersey-licensed electricians and/or contractors for EV smart charger installation.
- Owners of single-family, owner-occupied homes may complete this work themselves in lieu of using a New Jersey-licensed electrician, but are still required to get a permit and pass an inspection in order to be approved.
Level 2 mixed-use commercial charging customers are eligible for:
- Up tCustomers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $30,000 toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of commercial level 2 smart chargers.
- NOTE: This incentive is calculated based on the number of chargers installed. This subprogram offers up to $7,500 per charger installation for up to four chargers per site.
- If there are any customer costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property, customers are eligible for a reduction of up to $10,000 in any required customer deposit for Utility Side Make Ready (USMR) work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load in a safe and reliable manner.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- The Level 2 smart charger must be WiFi or cellular network enabled and the customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G in order to receive any PSE&G-provided incentives.
- The customer must complete the PSE&G electric service application process for EV smart charger installation upon request.
- The customer must use New Jersey-licensed electricians and/or contractors for EV smart charger installation.
- Multi-family properties, government entities, and locations where property owners provide charger access to the public all may be considered for mixed use.
Public DC fast charging (DCFC) customers are eligible for:
- Customers are eligible for an on-bill credit of up to $100,000 per site toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of DCFC chargers.
- NOTE: This incentive is calculated based on the number of chargers installed. This subprogram offers up to $25,000 per charger installation for up to four chargers.
- If there are any customer costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property, customers are eligible for a reduction of up to $50,000 in any required customer deposit for Utility Side Make Ready (USMR) work performed by PSE&G to support the additional electric load in a safe and reliable manner.
- Customers also may be eligible for Demand Charge Rebates to help lower electricity costs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- The customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G in order to receive any PSE&G-provided incentives:
- DCFC customers must agree to provide electric vehicle charging data to PSE&G in accordance with the approved program rules at least quarterly, but preferably every month.
- The customer must complete the PSE&G electric service application process for EV smart charger installation upon request.
- The customer must use New Jersey-licensed electricians and/or contractors for EV smart charger installation.
- DCFC chargers must be network enabled, must be accessible and must have a Combined Charging System (CCS) connection or meet the co-location criteria.
- Co-location of a non-CCS-capable smart charger with one CCS-capable smart charger makes a site eligible for an incentive worth 50% of the Make Ready incentives, up to the maximum allowable incentive. Co-location with two or more CCS-capable chargers makes a site eligible for an incentive worth 100% of the Make Ready incentives, up to the maximum allowable incentive.
Apply now by logging into the EV Portal
Please contact PSEG-Electric.Vehicles@pseg.com if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
For more information visit the PSEG webpage.
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