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Many state governments are providing incentives for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), also known as an electric vehicle charging station. The most common type of incentive is a state tax credit, but there are also states that give rebates, grants, tax exemptions, and loans to those installing EVSE. The incentives can apply to businesses, local governments, educational institutions, and more. Each state has specific provisions for the amount of incentive and the qualification for their incentives; a short summary of these is provided in the table below. In addition to the state incentives, the Federal government also provides funding for public airports to install or modify fueling infrastructure to support zero emission vehicles.
State EVSE Incentives as of July 22, 2015
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| State | Description | Dollar Value |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | Tax credit for individuals for the installation of EVSE in a house or housing unit that they have built. | up to $75 |
| CA | Loans to property owners for purchasing and installing EVSE. | not stated |
| CA | Small business loans up to $500,000 on the installation of EVSE; rebate of 50% of loan under certain conditions. | up to $250,000 |
| CO | Grants from the Charge Ahead Colorado Program provide 80% of the cost of an EVSE to local governments, school districts; state/federal agencies; public universities; public transit agencies; private non-profit or for-profit corporations; landlords of multi-family apartment buildings; and owners associations of common interest communities. | up to single port Level 2 $3,260; multiple ports Level 2 $6,260; single port DC $13,000; multiple port DC $16,000 |
| CT | Funding up to 100% of EVSE installation cost dependent on certain conditions. | up to $10,000 |
| DC | Income tax credit of 50% of equipment and labor costs for the purchase and installation of EVSE (publicly available commercial or residential). | Commercial up to $10,000; Residential up to $1,000 |
| DE | Rebate available for purchase of EVSE (commercial or residential). | $500 |
| FL | Assistance with financing EVSE installation from local governments. | not stated |
| GA | Income tax credit of 10% for purchase or lease of EVSE. | up to $2,500 |
| IL | Rebates available to offset cost of EVSE for governments, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and individuals. | up to $50,000 |
| LA | Corporate or income tax credit for 10% to 25% of the project costs of state-certified green projects, such as capital infrastructure for advanced drivetrain vehicles. | up to $1 million |
| LA | Income tax credit up to 50% of the cost of alternative fueling equipment. | not stated |
| MA | Grants from the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program for 50% of the cost of Level 1 or 2 workplace EVSE. | up to $25,000 |
| MA | Grants from the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program provide for the purchase or lease of Level 2 EVSE by local governments, universities, driving schools, and state agencies. | up to $13,500 |
| MA | Grants from the Department of Energy Resources' Clean Vehicle Project for public and private fleets to purchase alternative fuel infrastructure. | not stated |
| MD | Rebates available for governments, businesses, and individuals for the cost of acquiring and installing EVSE. | up to: Individual $900; Gov. or Bus. $5,000; Service Station $7,500 |
| MD | Income tax credit of 20% for cost of EVSE | up to $400 |
| MS | Zero-interest loans for public school districts and municipalities to install fueling stations for alternative fuels. | up to $500,000 |
| NC | Grant funding from the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project for fueling infrastructure related to emissions reduction. | not stated |
| NE | Low-cost loans through the Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program for the construction or purchase of fueling station or equipment. | up to $750,000 |
| NY | Income tax credit for 50% of EVSE. | up to $5,000 |
| OH | Loans up to 80% of the cost for purchase and installation of fueling facilities for alternative fuels. | not stated |
| OK | Tax credit available for up to 75% of the cost of installing alternative fuel infrastructure. | not stated |
| OR | Tax credit of 25% of alternative fuel infrastructure purchase costs. A company that constructs the dwelling or a resident may claim the credit. | up to $750 |
| OR | Tax credit for business owners of 35% of cost for alternative fuel infrastructure project. | not stated |
| OR | Low-interest loans for alternative fuel infrastructure projects. | not stated |
| TX | Grants from the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program provide for 50% of the cost of alternative fuel facilities. | up to $600,000 |
| TX | Grants from the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program provide for alternative fuel dispensing infrastructure. | not stated |
| UT | Grants from the Utah Clean Fuels and Vehicle Technology Grant and Loan Program provide for the cost of fueling equipment for public/private sector business and government vehicles. | not stated |
| WA | Leasehold excise tax exemption for public lands used for installing, maintaining, and operating EV infrastructure. | not stated |
| WA | State sales and use taxes do not apply to labor and services installing, repairing, altering, or improving EV infrastructure; those taxes do not apply to the sale of property used for EV infrastructure. | not stated |
| WA | An additional 2% rate of return for a utility installing an EVSE for the benefit of ratepayers. | not stated |
| US Airports | The Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program provides funding for public airports to install or modify fueling infrastructure to support zero emission vehicles. | not stated |
Note: EV = electric vehicle, which includes both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. | ||