Commercial EV Charging Incentives

30C Tax Credit Details

Who can apply: Businesses and tax-exempt entities in qualified locations (check out this mapping tool to see if you qualify).

Benefits: The base credit is 6% of eligible costs, up to $100,000 per item, but organizations can qualify for up to 30% as long as they:

1. Ensure that all laborers and mechanics are paid the applicable prevailing wage for all hours performing the construction and installation activities at the site where the EV charging equipment is being installed.
2. Ensure that apprentices from a registered apprenticeship program perform at least 15% of the total labor hours on a project; applicable apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios are met; and any contractor or subcontractor with or more employees working on site has at least 1 apprentice performing the work.

Elective Pay for Tax-exempt Entities:
Created by the Inflation Reduction Act, this program allows non-profits and local governments to benefit from clean energy tax credits, making them effectively refundable. 
Eligible entities can claim the full value of the tax credit on their annual informational return filed with the IRS, and the Treasury Department will pay the entity the value of the credit.

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Act Details

As currently configured, the government has allocated $5 billion over 5 years to develop a DC Fast Charging Infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors. Each state submitted plans, which were accepted, detailing how they will use their funds. For further details on your state's plans, see the links below.  There will be an additional $2.5 billion in federal discretionary funding released, which includes support for Level 2 charging. Each state will have different processes for the allocation and utilization of these funds.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Details

The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program offers up to $1.3 billion to set up publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling stations. The CFI Program works with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to ensure full coverage. While NEVI provides funds to states for developing EV infrastructure along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs), the CFI Program offers competitive grants to address infrastructure gaps and support more fueling options. Together, these programs aim to build a nationwide, accessible EV charging network.

Businesses can take advantage of NEVI and CFI program funding to host public EV charging stations at no cost. By partnering with ReVision, they effectively lease their property for the installation, ownership, and operation of these charging stations.

DC Fast Chargers for EVs on CFI Corridors Details

• Who can apply: Maine organizations located on select Alternative Fuel Corridors.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of eligible project costs (net of federal tax credits and other grants).
• Requirements: Sites must meet NEVI standards and provide quick, reliable charging within 50 miles of each site located along the corridor.

Level 2 EV Chargers for Multifamily Buildings Details

• Who can apply: Multifamily buildings with 5 or more units located in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Dover-Foxcroft, Lewiston, Norway, Oxford, Portland, Sanford, South Portland, or Westbrook.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $10,000 per Level 2 port.
• Requirements: Chargers must be publicly accessible year-round, 24/7 and include at least 4 Level 2 ports per site.

Level 2 EV Chargers for Large Workplaces Details

• Who can apply: Large workplaces (50+ employees) in Maine.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $10,000 per Level 2 port.
• Requirements: Chargers must be publicly accessible during business hours and include at least 10 Level 2 ports per site.

Level 2 EV Chargers for Community Locations Details

• Who can apply: Public community locations such as libraries, parks, city offices, gyms, community centers, and event venues.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $10,000 per Level 2 port.
• Requirements: Chargers must be publicly accessible during business hours and include at least 4 Level 2 ports per site.

Level 2 EV Chargers for Regional Service Centers Details

• Who can apply: Publicly accessible regional service centers in specific rural communities designated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $10,000 per Level 2 port.
• Requirements: Chargers must be publicly accessible during business hours and include at least 4 Level 2 ports per site.

South Portland Economic and Sustainable Development Grants Details

• Who can apply: For-profit businesses in South Portland.
• Benefits: Up to $5,000 per Level 2 plug or 50% of allowable project costs (whichever is less).
• Requirements: Selected projects will be in high-visibility locations with significant foot traffic. Applications are reviewed quarterly and must meet program guidelines. 

NHEC 2024 Commercial and Municipal EV Charging Station Program 

• Who can apply: NHEC commercial, industrial, and municipal members.
• Benefits: 75% of installed costs, up to $2,500 per Level 2 charging station (max $5,000 per property).
• Requirements: Submit an application, proposal from an electrical contractor, and specification sheets for the EV charging stations. Projects must pass an inspection by an NHEC technician post-installation.

Public and Workplace EV Charging Program.

Multi-Unit Dwelling EV Charging Program.

Fleet EV Charging Program.

Available EV Charging Programs (Public and Workplace, Multi-Unit Dwelling, and Fleet).

Available EV Charging Programs.

MassEVIP Workplace and Fleet Charging Details

• Who can apply: Massachusetts employers and fleet operators with at least 15 employees.
• Benefits: Up to 60% of equipment and installation costs, capped at $50,000 per street address.
• Requirements: Applicants must maintain the stations for at least three years.

MassEVIP Public Access Charging Details

• Who can apply: Public, private, or non-profit non-residential properties with publicly accessible parking in Massachusetts.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $50,000 per street address.
• Requirements: Applicants must maintain the stations for at least three years. Chargers must be publicly accessible for at least 12 hours per day, 7 days a week.

MassEVIP Multi-Unit and Educational Campus Charging Details

• Who can apply: Massachusetts property owners of multi-unit dwellings with 5+ units or educational campuses with at least 15 students on-site.
• Benefits: Up to 80% of total eligible project costs, capped at $50,000 per street address.
• Requirements: Applicants must maintain the stations for at least three years.