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Public Access EV Charger Rebate

Riverside Public Utilities is offering a Public Access Electric Vehicle Charger rebate to commercial customers who install Level 2 (240-Volt) or higher plug-in electric vehicle (EV) chargers at locations accessible to patrons, multi-family dwelling residents, commuters, and visitors. Under this program, customers will be reimbursed for equipment expenses up to $5,000 per charging station for public access locations, or $10,000 for schools, qualified affordable housing development(s), or publicly accessible DC fast plug-in locations (maximum of 5 charging stations per location). Eligible expenses include the cost of the charging equipment only.


Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines

  • Applicant must be an active Riverside Public Utilities electric commercial customer and the EV charger must be installed at service address.
  • The incentive offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended, or the program is discontinued.
  • Charger rebate will be based upon actual cost of the charger(s) and shall not exceed the cost of the equipment.
  • Installed charging station(s) must be publicly accessible during regular business hours.
  • All electrical work must be performed by a qualified and licensed contractor in accordance with local codes, permitting, and inspection requirements.
  • Level 2 chargers and Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) must be new units.
    • Chargers that are portable, resold, rebuilt, received from warranty insurance claims, or won as a prize are not eligible for rebates under this Program.
  • An electrical permit from the City of Riverside’s Building and Safety Division is required for the installation of a hard-wired EV charger or new/modified 240 V power socket. Applicants that utilize an existing 240V power socket are responsible to ensure the existing socket is compatible with the charger plug type and loading requirements – if unsure, check with a licensed electrician.
  • RPU may conduct on-site inspection, at its own discretion, to verify information provided in the application.
  • Submit your online rebate application within 180 days of completed installation.
  • Maximum of five (5) EV charger rebates per business or multi-family housing location every 5 years.

 

Schools, Qualified Affordable Housing, & DC fast chargers are eligible for up to $10,000 per charging station if they meet at least one of the following criteria in addition to the criteria listed above:

  • Installed charging station(s) are DC Fast Chargers with a minimum of 2 charging ports.
  • Installed charging station(s) are accessible to students and patrons of schools recognized by the Riverside Unified School District or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Charging stations have been installed at income-qualified housing structures serving 80% or more income-qualified customers as defined by the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 50105. This section defines “Very Low Income” households as persons and families at or below 50 percent of area (Riverside County) median income, adjusted for family size, and revised annually.

Required Documents for Eligibility

Required Documents for Eligibility

  • A photo of the installed EV charger(s)
  • A copy of the Building/Electrical Inspection Sign Off that is provided by the Riverside Building Inspector after the charging station has been installed and inspected
  • A photo of the serial number on the charger(s)
  • All charging station purchase and installation receipts
  • W9 Form (required for all Multi-family, HOA, and Commercial applications)

Application

Application and copies of required documents can be submitted by:

Upon approval, your rebate check will arrive by mail in 6 to 8 weeks.

Public Access EV Electrical Infrastructure Rebate

Riverside Public Utilities offers a Public Access EV Electrical Infrastructure rebate to commercial customers who require grid-side infrastructure improvements to install publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Customers must install EV chargers that qualify under the Public Access EV Charger rebate program and are eligible to apply for both rebates simultaneously. Under this program, customers can receive a reimbursement of up to 50% of applicable project costs up to an amount not to exceed $50,000 for grid-side infrastructure upgrades necessary to support the installation of publicly accessible EV chargers. Eligible expenses include the cost of RPU infrastructure improvements necessary for EV charging only.

Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines

  • Applicant must be an active Riverside Public Utilities electric commercial customer and must be installing at least one EV charger at the service address that meets the eligibility criteria under the Public Access EV Charger rebate.
  • The incentive offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended, or the program is discontinued.
  • The infrastructure rebate only applies to infrastructure improvements required to install one (1) or more publicly accessible EV chargers and will not cover infrastructure improvements needed for other uses.
  • All grid-side infrastructure improvements must be designed and completed by Riverside Public Utilities.
  • An electrical permit from the City of Riverside’s Building and Safety Division is required for the installation of a hard-wired EV charger or new/modified 240 V power socket. Applicants that utilize an existing 240V power socket are responsible to ensure the existing socket is compatible with the charger plug type and loading requirements – if unsure, check with a licensed electrician.
  • RPU may conduct on-site inspection, at its own discretion, to verify information provided in the application.
  • Submit your online rebate application within 180 days of completed EV charger installation.
  • Maximum of one (1) electrical infrastructure rebates per business or multi-family housing location every 5 years.

Required Documents for Eligibility

Required Documents for Eligibility

  • A photo of the installed EV charger(s)
  • A copy of the Building/Electrical Inspection Sign Off that is provided by the Riverside Building Inspector after the charging station has been installed and inspected
  • A photo of the serial number on the charger(s)
  • All charging station purchase and installation receipts
  • W9 Form (required for all Multi-family, HOA, and Commercial applications)

Application

Application

Application and copies of required documents can be submitted by:

Upon approval, your rebate check will arrive by mail in 6 to 8 weeks.

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Separately Metered EV Charging Rate (Non-Single Family)

RPU customers that offer EV charging have the opportunity to utilize RPU’s Separately Metered EV Charging Rate. To be eligible, EV chargers must be on a separate meter and must have a combined demand for all chargers equal or exceeding 10 kW but less than 150 kW. Learn more about this rate here .

California Clean Fuel Reward Program

The California Clean Fuel Reward Program offers point-of-sale rebates to qualified customers who buy or lease new battery-electric medium- and heavy-duty Class 2b-Class 8 vehicles for commercial use in California.

Visit https://cleanfuelreward.com/site/home to learn more.