Business EV Charging Rebates Frequently Asked Questions

To encourage more people to use electric vehicles, we offer rebates for non-residential customers who install qualified Level 2 chargers and DC fast chargers.

• For qualifying Level 2 chargers, you can receive $2,000 per port, or up to $3,500 per port for multifamily properties.

• Level 2 installations located in underserved communities are eligible for installation rebates of up to $22,000 per port.

• For DC fast chargers, you can receive $55,000 per port that can simultaneously deliver at least 150kW.

• A port serves one parking stall, and charger units typically have one or two ports. Rebates cannot exceed the invoiced cost of the chargers and/or installation.

No. You can install any number of chargers or ports and still qualify for the rebate.

Yes. You may charge drivers for the use of your equipment and still participate in the rebate program. Your charger vendor can help you set pricing that supports cost recovery.

A rebate reservation request is an optional preapproval that holds your rebate funds for up to 12 months. To reserve funds, submit a Rebate Reservation Request form with the required documentation. After installation of qualified chargers, submit a Rebate Application.

We need your W-9 to confirm your business name and issue a 1099 for tax purposes, as required.

• For Level 2 chargers, see our list of qualified equipment and vendors. These chargers are networked, compatible with all EV models and eligible for this program. You’ll also need to use an approved software provider.

• For DC fast chargers, your equipment must meet the minimum requirements outlined later in this FAQ. Technical documentation is required during the application process.

Yes, with property owner approval. If your business moves during the required agreement term, you must work with the property owner or new lessee to transfer responsibilities. Otherwise, you may owe a prorated repayment.

You're responsible for maintaining chargers in working, connected condition for the duration of the agreement. Your vendor may offer maintenance services. If issues aren’t resolved in a timely manner, you may owe a prorated repayment.

We’re developing Energy Partner options for EV charging and will notify eligible customers when they become available. All the chargers on the qualified product list can participate in demand response programs.

You can still participate, but your chargers must be billed on a PGE Cost of Service rate for 10 years. This may require separate metering of your EV load.

Once your rebate application is approved, your check will be mailed to the mailing address on file. Most payments arrive within 90 days of approval.

House Bill 2165 defines underserved communities broadly. They may include:

• Residents of rental or multifamily housing

• Communities of color

• Communities experiencing lower incomes

• Tribal, rural, frontier or coastal communities

• Communities adversely affected by environmental and health hazards

• Areas with limited access to public charging

Check eligibility requirements and use the Business EV Charging Rebates Eligibility map to confirm whether your site is located in an underserved area.

• DCFC: Direct Current Fast Charger

• Electric Service Infrastructure: Traditional utility infrastructure to deliver power from the utility distribution system, including power lines, transformer, and service meter

• EV: Plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle

• EVSE: Electric vehicle supply equipment used for charging EVs (i.e., “charging station”), including both Level 2 chargers and DCFC

• EVSE Supply Infrastructure: Charging infrastructure necessary to deliver power from the meter to the EVSE, which may include electric panel, cable and conduit

• Network Provider: Provides charging station hardware, software, and support services under a separate purchase order agreement with Site Host to enable the operation of an EVSE

• Site Host: The entity which plans to own, operate, and maintain the EVSE and the customer of record for PGE that will be responsible for paying the corresponding electric bill

• Site: The property owned or occupied by the Site Host where the EVSE will be installed

You must:

• Install qualified chargers from an approved vendor.

• Agree to maintain them on a Cost of Service rate for 10 years and share charger data with PGE for program evaluation as outlined in the pilot agreement and data release.

• Submit complete application materials within 365 days of installation.

• Provide an invoice dated no earlier than Jan. 1, 2026 for rebate eligibility.

Yes. If chargers are installed in a shared parking area and wired to a commercial meter, commercial chargers and the commercial rebate pathway are the correct option.

You must cover:

• Purchasing qualified chargers

• Installation and associated construction costs

• Software and data fees

• Electricity used by the chargers

• Maintenance for 10 years

For Level 2 rebates, we receive anonymous charging session data such as plug-in times, session start times and amounts paid. No personally identifiable information or payment data is shared. Your vendor transmits this data directly to PGE. We use it for regulatory reporting, program evaluation, industry research and surveys.

You must:

• Be a non-residential PGE account holder

• Select a qualified charger

• (Optional but preferred): Submit a Rebate Reservation Request form with a vendor quote

• After installation, complete the Commercial Charger Registration form and submit your Rebate Application

NOTE: Rebates are not guaranteed unless you receive approval for a rebate reservation request.

Helpful documents to prepare:

• PGE Account Number

• Your business’ IRS Form W-9

• Itemized charger invoice

• Itemized installation invoices (for installation rebates)

• Photos of charger serial numbers and installation site

Only the purchase price of the charger unit. Installation, accessories, warranties and network fees are not covered.

Eligible costs include construction, electrical work, permitting, trenching, conduit, conductors, switchgear, equipment pads, pavement restoration, design, striping, signage, bollards, transformers and other related costs approved by program staff.

Your site must be in an underserved community as defined by HB 2165. Review eligibility requirements and confirm your location using the Business EV Charging Rebates Eligibility map.

You must provide a building permit for charger installation with an issuance date no earlier than Jan. 1, 2026. Duplicate permits dated before this date are not allowed.

Sites must be located in an underserved community as described by HB 2165. Use the eligibility map to confirm your location.

To be eligible for a DC Fast Charger Rebate, the site must comply with federal, state and local codes and include at least one ADA-accessible charging stall following the U.S. Access Board recommendations summarized below:

• 11’ minimum stall width

• 20’ minimum stall depth

• No slope greater than 1:48

• Connected to a 5’ access aisle

• Electric Vehicle Service Equipment must be accessible from the stall or access aisle by all users

• Signage posted instructing that the use of the stall to be the last chosen (reference examples provided by US Access Board)

• Exceptions:

  • Access aisle does not need to be connected to an accessible path to the properties primary service

  • Only one accessible stall per site is required

DCFC Rebates - Accessible Diagram

The equipment claimed for the DC Fast Charger Rebate does not need to be on PGE’s list of qualified equipment. However, the equipment must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the DC Fast Charger Rebate listed below, and you must be able to provide technical documentation demonstrating its compliance.

The EVSE must:

• Be UL2202 or UL2750 certified

• Have at least one CCS connector or a J3400 (NACS) connector with an integrated CCS adapter

• Be capable of dispensing energy at no less than 150 kW simultaneously across all ports

• Have a DC Output Voltage Range of 250-920Vdc

• Be available to all users independent of any membership status

• Provide full power without delay, limit, or curtailment based on payment method

• Clearly display pricing, with all fees included, by means of a screen integrated within the equipment

  • If charging hardware cannot be provided with an integrated screen, applicant may submit an alternative equivalent method for review

• Be capable of processing payment by the following means:

  • Physical Credit Card (minimum NFC/Tap-to-pay)

  • SMS

  • Toll-free number

• Provide multi-lingual language support

• Be compliant with ADA Sections 308 and 309

• Be compliant with OCPP 2.0.1 or higher

The site at which the EVSE is installed must:

• Contain an independent service to which the EVSE and the EVSE alone are connected

• Provide public access to the EVSE 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

  • Installations in stand-alone parking lots or parking garages are exempted from this requirement, where chargers must remain accessible to the public at least 18 hours per day, seven days a week, excluding holidays

• Be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, codes and standards

  • Additional EVSE Protection including bollards or wheel stops, lighting, etc. is not required but strongly suggested

• Include a minimum of 1 accessible charging stall that aligns with US Access Board recommendations for accessible EV charging stations summarized as:

  • 11’ minimum stall width

  • 20’ minimum stall depth

  • No slope greater than 1:48

  • Connected to a 5’ access aisle

  • EVSE must be accessible from the stall or access aisle by all users

  • Signage posted instructing that the use of the stall to be the last chosen (reference examples provided by US Access Board)

  • Exceptions:

    • Access aisle does not need to be connected to an accessible path to the properties primary service

    • Only one accessible stall per site is required

• Provide signage clearly stating the stalls are to be used exclusively for EV charging i.e. “Parking While Charging Only”

The EVSE must be installed and remain for a duration of 5 years on a standard commercial PGE service, with one of the following rate schedules: 32, 38, 83, 85, 89

The EVSE must be located in an underserved community as described by HB2165

The participant must agree to maintain the EVSE and keep it operational for a duration 5 years following receiving the rebate award from PGE