Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program
New Jersey is on track to become one of America's leading states for transportation electrification and PSE&G is helping to make it happen. Through our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program, we're supporting the large-scale deployment of residential, mixed-use (commercial), and public Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) electric vehicle chargers for a range of customers.
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NOTE: Customers are responsible for the cost of the EV charging unit itself.
PSE&G offers three subprograms within the Electric Vehicle Charging Program
Select each tab below for more details.
Residential Smart Charging:
- Eligible Customers can receive 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 EV charging hardware.
- Customers can qualify 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, reliable manner.
- Once enrolled in the program, customers may receive an Off-Peak Charging credit for charging during off-peak periods to help reduce costs.
- Off-peak periods are defined as 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. (EST) Monday–Friday, and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
- The Off-Peak Charging credit is approximately $0.105/kWh. Prior to June 1, 2023, the Off-Peak Charging credit was approximately $0.02/kWh.
- Customers with a third party supplier (TPS) will only receive the distribution portion of the Off-Peak Charging Credit. In this case, the credit will continue to be approximately $0.02/kWh.
- Any charging during on-peak hours will decrease your total off-peak charging credit.
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Make-ready eligibility requirements
- When applying to the program, residential customers will be required to upload documentation validating the charging hardware purchase at the time of the application submission. Subsequently, the customer must then upload all of the remaining required documents. See the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
- The customer must have an ENERGY STAR® certified Level 2 charger pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-141.18 et seq. “New Jersey Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards.” Applications submitted on or after April 12, 2023 must meet this requirement with an exception for chargers manufactured prior to January 18, 2023 which are not required to be ENERGY STAR® certified.
- Find ENERGY STAR certified electric vehicle chargers here.
- For more details please reference the FAQs
- Customer must have an approved vehicle from the RER Vehicle Eligibility list accompanied with any ENERGY STAR® certified Level 2 charger.
- Customer must have any ENERGY STAR® certified Level 2 Smart charger
- In order to be considered a smart charger, a charging station must be capable of sending and receiving communications via Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
- Through the PSE&G New Business Process, the customer’s electric service will be evaluated to determine if upgrades are necessary to support the additional electric load at a residential property in a safe, reliable manner. Learn more about the PSE&G New Business Process here.
- The customer must obtain a permit for the EV smart charger installation and must pass a subsequent electrical inspection by the municipality.
- If the customer’s municipality does not require a permit, the customer must send PSE&G 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 installation work themselves in lieu of using New Jersey-licensed electricians, but owners are still required to get a permit and pass inspection in order to be approved for the program. Homeowner labor will not be included as part of the Customer-Side Make-Ready however, materials purchased can be included.
- To avoid interruptions in receiving off-peak charging credits, customers must inform PSE&G if their charger or vehicle is replaced or not in use.
- The customer’s PSE&G account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- The EV charger must be connected to a single residential meter. If the EV charger is connected to a nonresidential electric meter at the property, the application will not qualify for any incentives offered by this program.
- The Off-Peak Charging credit is only available to customers on the Residential Service (RS) tariff rate. Customers on the Residential Load Management (RLM) tariff rate already receive the benefit of off-peak rate reduction and do not qualify for the Off-Peak Charging credit incentive offered through this program. For more on rates, please visit Understanding My Bill.
- To be eligible to receive the Off-Peak Charging credit, the customer must be using a Level 2 smart charger from the PSE&G approved smart charger list or have an approved vehicle from the RER Eligible Vehicle List accompanied with any ENERGY STAR® certified Level 2 charger. See below for an overview of eligible charging hardware.
- In order to receive the Off-Peak Charging credit, the customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G (PSE&G will collect the data directly from the charger or vehicle).
- It is the customers responsibility to ensure that the vehicle or charger is successfully sharing data.
- To avoid interruptions in receiving off-peak charging credits, customers must inform PSE&G if their charger or vehicle is replaced or not in use.
- Customers who have an approved vehicle are eligible to receive the Off-Peak Charging credit and will be required to register their vehicle with PSE&G’s telecommunications vendor, Rolling Energy Resources (RER), in order to begin receiving Off-Peak Charging credits.
- For frequently asked questions regarding RER, click here.
- If you need assistance registering your vehicle, you can use this helpful RER vehicle guide.
- ChargePoint residential and commercial Level 2 smart chargers
- ChargePoint software (ABB)
- AS OF DECEMBER 1ST 2023: ENEL X CHARGING HARDWARE WILL NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED FOR THE OFF-PEAK CHARGING CREDITS.
- Applications submitted after 12/1/2023 will need to have an eligible vehicle or ChargePoint charger to continue to participate in the off-peak charging credits.
- Applications submitted prior to 12/1/2023 will not be affected.
- Click here to see the list of approved vehicles and verify that your vehicle’s year, make, and model qualify you to receive program incentives.
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Off-Peak Charging Credit Eligibility Requirements
NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers require a subscription fee in order to share data with RER. To determine if your vehicle manufacturer requires a subscription fee click here.
Eligible Charging Hardware:
Eligible Vehicles:
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Step 1: Customer reviews eligibility requirements, then submits an application and a validation document through the EV Portal.
Step 2: Customer receives an email stating that the application is either qualified or under review.
- If the application qualifies, the customer must follow the steps below to become fully enrolled in the EV Charging Program and to receive incentives.
- If the application is placed under review, the PSE&G EV Team will evaluate further. Once the evaluation is complete, the customer will receive an email notification if the application qualifies, and then move to the next step in the process. In the event the application does not qualify, the customer will receive an email stating they are not eligible for any incentives.
Step 3: Qualified applications enter the PSE&G New Business Process. PSE&G engineers will determine if upgrades must be made to a property’s utility assets to support the additional electric load from the EV charger in a safe, reliable manner. A construction representative will contact customers directly if any action is required.
Step 4: If a utility upgrade is needed, the customer will be advised if there is a cost to provide this service upgrade. The EV Charging Program Utility-Side Make-Ready (USMR) is factored into this cost estimate, which can lower or eliminate any cost for which the customer is responsible.
- If a service upgrade is not required, the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, and the customer may proceed to the next step.
- If a service upgrade is required, the customer will need to submit the required payment to initiate PSE&G’s service upgrade work. When the service upgrade is finished and the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the New Business representative will notify the customer. The customer may then proceed to the next step.
Step 5: After the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the customer proceeds with the EV smart charger installation.
Step 6: The customer uploads all required documents to the EV Portal. Please see the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
Step 7: The PSE&G EV Team will review the customer’s documents and will contact the customer if any follow-up information is required. All documentation must be approved by the EV Team before a customer can proceed to the next step.
Step 8: Once all required documents are received and approved, the customer will be enrolled in the EV Charging Program and the EV Team will issue the Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) incentive. The Make-Ready incentive will be applied to the customer’s bill within one to two billing cycles. Please note that the application review process can typically take up to three months.
Step 9: Once enrolled in the EV Charging Program, residential customers using a smart charger from the PSE&G approved smart charger list, or who own a vehicle from the PSE&G approved list, will start receiving the Off-Peak Charging credit within 1-2 billing cycles after the enrollment date.
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- Customers with a ChargePoint charger must complete an additional step of connecting the charging device to the data-sharing network. The PSE&G EV Team will communicate directly with the customer if additional action is required. Once the PSE&G EV Team begins receiving charging data through the smart charger, the Off-Peak Charging credit will appear on the following month’s bill.
- ***AS OF DECEMBER 1ST 2023: ENEL X CHARGING HARDWARE WILL NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED FOR THE OFF-PEAK CHARGING CREDITS.***
- Customers with an eligible vehicle will be required to register their vehicle with our telecommunications vendor, RER, in order to begin receiving Off-Peak Charging credits.
Level 2 Mixed-Use Commercial Charging:
- 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, ENERGY STAR® certified, 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.
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Make-ready eligibility requirements
- The customer’s PSE&G account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- Mixed-Use Commercial customers must upload all documentation during the application process. See the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
- Commercial customers with General Lighting and Power (GLP) & Large Power and Lighting - Secondary (LPL-S) rates are eligible for Make-Ready incentives and the Demand Charge Rebate. Commercial customers with all other rates are only eligible for the Make-Ready incentives.
- In order to receive any PSE&G-provided incentives, the customer’s Level 2 smart charger must be ENERGY STAR® certified, Wi-Fi-enabled or cellular network-enabled, and the customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G (PSE&G will collect the data directly from the charger or vehicle).
- The customer must complete the PSE&G New Business 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.
- For Level 2 commercial applicants with chargers accessible to the public, the chargers must at least be accessible during reasonable business hours. This requirement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and typically consists of at least eight hours a day.
- For parking lots and other paid parking, restrictions and requirements may exist regarding entrance fees, hours of operation, emergency restrictions, etc., however, restrictions regarding access to the charger are prohibited. Such chargers may charge the EV owner a fee for charging; such fees will be clearly displayed to the user.
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Step 1: Customer reviews eligibility requirements, then submits an application to the EV Portal.
Step 2: Customer receives an email stating that the application is either qualified or under review.
- If the application qualifies, the customer must follow the steps below to become fully enrolled in the EV Charging Program and to receive incentives.
- If the application is placed under review, the PSE&G EV Team will evaluate further. Once the evaluation is complete, the customer will receive an email notification if the application qualifies, and then move to the next step in the process. In the event the application does not qualify, the customer will receive an email stating they are not eligible for any incentives.
Step 3: Qualified applicants will also receive an electric service upgrade form (or forms) that must be completed by the customer’s electrician and emailed to ConstructionNorth@pseg.com. This step initiates the PSE&G New Business Process, which is required to determine if upgrades must be made to utility assets to support any new or changed load, such as the installation of an EV smart charger.
Step 4: After PSE&G engineers evaluate the customer’s service, a New Business representative will determine if any upgrades are needed. If so, the customer will be advised if there is a cost associated with this service. The EV Charging Program Utility-Side Make-Ready (USMR) is factored into this cost estimate, which can lower or eliminate any cost for which the customer is responsible.- If a service upgrade is not required, the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, and the customer may proceed to the next step.
- If a service upgrade is required, the customer will need to submit the required payment to initiate PSE&G’s service upgrade work. When the service upgrade is finished and the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the New Business representative will notify the customer. The customer may then proceed to the next step.
Step 5: After the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the customer proceeds with the EV smart charger installation.
Step 6: The customer uploads all required documents to the EV Portal. Please see the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
Step 7: The PSE&G EV Team will review the customer’s documents and will contact the customer if any follow-up information is required. All documentation must be approved by the EV Team before a customer can proceed to the next step.
Step 8: Once all required documents are received and approved, the customer will be enrolled in the EV Charging Program and the EV Team will issue the Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) incentive. The Make-Ready incentive will be applied to the customer’s bill within one to two billing cycles.
Please note that the entire application review process can typically take up to three months.
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.
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Make-ready eligibility requirements
- The customer’s PSE&G account must be in good financial standing (no shut-off notice).
- DCFC customers must upload all documentation during the application process. See the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
- Commercial customers with General Lighting and Power (GLP) & Large Power and Lighting - Secondary (LPL-S) rates are eligible for Make-Ready incentives and the Demand Charge Rebate. Commercial customers with all other rates are only eligible for the Make-Ready incentives.
- In order to receive any PSE&G-provided incentives, the customer must agree to provide EV charging data to PSE&G.
- DCFC customers must agree to provide this data to PSE&G in accordance with the approved program rules at least quarterly, but preferably on a monthly basis.
- The customer must complete the PSE&G New Business 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 accessible to the public 24/7.
- For parking lots and other paid parking, restrictions and requirements may exist regarding entrance fees, hours of operation, emergency restrictions, etc., however, restrictions regarding access to the charger are prohibited. Such chargers may charge the EV owner a fee for charging; such fees must be clearly displayed to the user.
- DCFC chargers must be network-enabled, must be accessible to the public, and must have a Combined Charging System (CCS) connection or meet the co-location criteria.
- Co-location of a non-CCS-capable charger with one CCS-capable charger makes a site eligible for an incentive worth up to 50% of the maximum allowable Make-Ready incentives. Co-location with two or more CCS-capable chargers makes a site eligible for an incentive worth up to 100% of the maximum allowable Make-Ready incentives.
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Step 1: Customer reviews eligibility requirements, then submits an application to the EV Portal.
Step 2: Customer receives an email stating that the application is either qualified or under review.
- If the application qualifies, the customer must follow the steps below to become fully enrolled in the EV Charging Program and to receive incentives.
- If the application is placed under review, the PSE&G EV team will evaluate further. Once the evaluation is complete, the customer will receive an email notification if the application qualifies, and then move to the next step in the process. In the event the application does not qualify, the customer will receive an email stating they are not eligible for any incentives.
Step 3: Qualified applications will also receive an electric service upgrade form (or forms) that must be completed by the customer’s electrician and emailed to ConstructionNorth@pseg.com. This step initiates the PSE&G New Business Process, which is required to determine if upgrades must be made to utility assets to support any new or changed load, such as the installation of an EV smart charger.
Step 4: After PSE&G engineers evaluate the customer’s service, a New Business representative will determine if a service upgrade is needed. If so, the customer will be advised if there is a cost associated with this service. The EV Charging Program Utility-Side Make-Ready (USMR) is factored into this cost estimate, which can lower or eliminate any cost for which the customer is responsible.
- If a service upgrade is not required, the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, and the customer may proceed to the next step.
- If a service upgrade is required, the customer will need to submit the required payment to initiate PSE&G’s service upgrade work. When the service upgrade is finished and the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the New Business representative will notify the customer.
Step 5: After the PSE&G New Business Process is complete, the customer proceeds with the EV smart charger installation.
Step 6: The customer uploads all required documents to the EV Portal. Please see the FAQ section below for the full list of required documents.
Step 7: The PSE&G EV Team will review the customer’s documents and will contact the customer if any additional information is required. All documentation must be approved by the EV Team before a customer can proceed to the next step.
Step 8: Once all required documents are received and approved, the customer will be enrolled in the EV Charging Program and the EV Team will issue the Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) incentive. The Make-Ready incentive will be applied to the customer’s bill within one to two billing cycles.
Step 9: Once enrolled in the EV Charging Program, DCFC customers whose sole usage is for DCFC EV charging and ancillary energy consumption (such as communications or area lighting) and who meet the requirements (see eligibility requirements above)can qualify for a Demand Charge rebate. All rebates are contingent on timely availability of EV charging data for rebate calculation.
Please note that the entire application review process can typically take up to three months.
FAQs
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Through the EV Charging Program, PSE&G is driving electric vehicle adoption among a wide range of customers by investing in the development of smart charging infrastructure. The program was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in January 2021.
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The investments PSE&G makes through the EV Charging Program help to offset the customer costs of preparing sites for EV charging (otherwise known as Make-Ready work). These include costs associated with utility service line upgrades and extensions, as well as on-site costs to install panels, switchgears, conduits, and wires to the smart charger stub. Please note that customers are responsible for the costs of EV smart chargers.
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No. PSE&G’s EV Charging Program provides help with the cost of installing smart chargers, including costs for the service line extension/upgrade and the cost to make a site charger-ready. The program does not include a smart charger purchase rebate.
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Yes. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-141.18 et seq. “New Jersey Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards,” any Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE product with a date of manufacture after January 18, 2023, and sold or installed for compensation in New Jersey, must meet or exceed the “Energy Star Program Requirements Product Specification for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Version 1.0”
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PSE&G requires the following documents:
- A copy of an itemized electrician’s or contractor’s invoice, marked “PAID” and clearly indicating:
- A detailed description of work performed
- The cost of work performed (labor plus equipment, excluding cost of smart charger/chargers if purchased by your electrician or contractor)
- The date work was performed
- Customer name and installation address
- Electrician/contractor name, license number, and contact information
- If payment is not clear, proof of payment will be requested
- Copy of charger invoice (Proof of Purchase) including Manufacturer, model and power rating
- Confirmation of your charger ID, which could be a photo of the charger itself or a screenshot from the app indicating:
- 12-digit serial number (for ChargePoint)
- A copy of a municipal closed permit (or permits), including:
- Permit number(s)
- Copy of U.C.C. Form F-222A (Approval for Electrical)
If your municipality does not require a permit, you must send PSE&G written confirmation from your municipality stating that a permit is not required.
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Yes. However, if you participate in the PSE&G EV Charging Program and receive public funding from other state or federal EV incentive programs, you must notify PSE&G and the appropriate program(s) about your dual participation.
NOTE: The total combined funding of the state/federal EV incentive and the PSE&G EV Charging Program incentive must not exceed 90% of your total project costs. If this combination of funding exceeds 90% of the total project cost, PSE&G will adjust the Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) incentive accordingly.
See the following links for additional information on state and federal incentives:
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There is no limit on the number of chargers you can install. Your application will be evaluated to determine the maximum allowable incentives based on several factors, including the number of smart chargers installed and the actual costs incurred.
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Rate credits, such as the Off-Peak Charging credit and the Demand Charge rebate, will be issued on your bill on a monthly basis as long as EV data is being shared from an approved smart charger or eligible vehicle. There will be a one-month delay between the collection of charging data and the issuance of your credit. For example, this means you would receive a credit for your January charging usage on your February bill. Additionally, the data used to calculate rate credits will be for the billing cycle, and not the calendar month.
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Chargers installed on or before Jan. 27, 2021, are not eligible for the Make-Ready incentives from the EV Charging Program, but are still eligible to receive the Off-Peak Charging credit. Chargers installed after Jan. 27, 2021, may be eligible for Make-Ready incentives depending upon compliance with the program requirements.
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If you are a PSE&G electric customer interested in the EV Charging Program, we encourage you to use My Account to facilitate the application process. However, if you do not use My Account, you can instead provide your account number and ZIP code to apply. Commercial customers also may apply through their PSE&G Customer Support specialist.
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All rebates will also be visible on your paper bill.
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Multi-family properties, government entities, and locations where property owners provide charger access to the public may be considered for the Mixed-Use Commercial subprogram.
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Yes. All DCFC customers are eligible for the Demand Charge rebate, subject to compliance with program requirements.
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Co-location of a non-CCS-capable smart charger with one CCS-capable smart charger makes a site eligible for an incentive worth up to 50% of the maximum allowable Make-Ready incentives. Co-location with two or more CCS-capable smart chargers makes a site eligible for an incentive worth up to 100% of the maximum allowable Make-Ready incentives.
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A PSE&G engineering technician will assess your electric service to determine if upgrades are needed to PSE&G’s infrastructure to support the additional electric load in a safe, reliable manner. A construction marketing representative will contact you directly should there be any costs associated with the upgrade. The USMR incentive will be factored into this cost estimate, which can lower or eliminate any costs you may be responsible for.
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The PSE&G EV Charging program does not require residential customers to have a separate meter for EV charging. If you choose to install an additional new service/meter for your EV charger, the meter would be billed at the General Lighting and Power Service (GLP) commercial rate. Alternatively, if you connect your EV charger to your house meter, this would mean the charging would be billed at our Residential Service (RS) rate. Information about our rate schedules can be found here.
Ex: If installing an additional meter for your garage, this would be billed at the GLP rate.
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Having solar panels installed does not affect your eligibility to participate in the EV Charging Program. However, for net-metering customers, the EV usage to determine the Off-Peak Charging credit will be capped to the net consumption. The net consumption is the difference between the amount of electricity drawn from PSE&G when your solar panel system is not meeting your household needs, and the amount you exported when the panels were producing in excess of your household needs. Remember, you use the electricity from your solar panels first.
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Yes. If you move, your current application will be automatically disenrolled when your account is closed. If your new address is within PSE&G’s electric service territory, you can apply for all program incentives at the new address after your new PSE&G electric account is created. In order to be approved for incentives, you will need to inform us in writing, either in your application or by emailing PSEG-Electric.Vehicles@pseg.com, that you are moving your charger. If you do not inform us as such, we will detect the duplicate charger information, and your application will not be approved.
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PSE&G will provide semiannual reports on the EV Charging Program deployment, which will include the following information:
- The estimated quantity of work and the quantity completed to date
- The usage and balance remaining of the $5 million Direct Current Fast Charging EV Commercial & Industrial Distribution Charge Rebate funding
- The forecasted and actual EV Charging Program capital costs to date for the reporting period and for the program to date
- The forecasted and actual EV Charging Program operations and maintenance expenses to date for the reporting period and for the program to date
Contact Us
Please contact the PSE&G EV Team if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.PSEG-Electric.Vehicles@pseg.com, or by phone at 1-800-249-1837 (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
NOTE: PSEG Long Island customers, please visit: www.psegliny.com/goelectric
