Smart Charging program
Allow PGE to pause your charging during peak times and get rebates for fast Level 2 home EV chargers plus ongoing bill credits.
Just plug in. Your EV does all the work and you get all the rewards.
It’s easy to earn rewards while doing good for the environment and helping us build a more efficient and resilient grid. Enrolling in Smart Charging comes with rebates for purchasing and installing a qualifying Level 2 home EV charger plus ongoing bill credits. So, how does Smart Charging work?
So how does Smart Charging work?
Your charger will automatically shift its charging schedule away from peak times when energy use is high and sustainable energy resources are scarcer. We call these Smart Charging Events.
During these events, your charger will pause your vehicle charging. It will start again once the event is over. You can opt out of any event via your charging app.
When you participate, you can earn a $25 credit on your bill at the end of a Smart Charging season (October to March and April to September).
Ready to enroll? Get instant rebates plus enrollment with PGE+
Simply visit PGE+, our one-stop shop where you can buy a qualified charger, get it installed from a PGE Approved Contractor, get instant rebates and enroll in Smart Charging all in one place!
In fact, PGE+ helps guide you through any of these experiences:
I need a Level 2 EV home charger, need it installed and want to enroll in Smart Charging for rebates and ongoing bill credits
I already have a qualifying Level 2 EV charger but need it installed and want to enroll in Smart Charging
I already have a qualifying Level 2 EV charger installed and want to enroll in Smart Charging
I drive a Tesla and charge with a Tesla Wall Connector or a Level 2 charger that’s not on PGE’s qualified charger list and I want to enroll in Smart Charging
Here’s what you need to do to earn rewards each season.
Have your charger connected to the internet at least 50% of the time
Charge your EV at least 13 times
Participate in at least 3 events
You’ll be randomly assigned to one of two groups which have different Smart Charging Event hours:
Group A
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Event hours 5 to 8 p.m.
Group B
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Event hours: 10 p.m. to midnight
What rebates are available when I enroll in Smart Charging?
Below are the different rebates available, but you don't have to choose just one. Simply visit PGE+, answer a few questions, and we’ll let you know which rebates you qualify for and help you apply!
Standard Level 2 charger rebate – up to $300
Note: All new installations must be hardwired.
Applicants must:
Be the residential PGE account holder
Own or lease an EV or plug-in hybrid
Purchase and install a new qualifying EV charger
For ChargePoint owners, activate your ChargePoint Home
For FLO Home owners, create an account and associate your station
To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
Standard Level 2 charger rebate, income-qualified – up to $1,000
Note: All new installations must be hardwired.
Applicants must:
Be the residential PGE account holder
Own or lease an EV or plug-in hybrid
Purchase and install a new qualifying EV charger
Meet the income eligibility guidelines. Your household must earn no more than 120% of the median income for your household size.
For ChargePoint owners, activate your ChargePoint Home
For FLO Home owners, create an account and associate your station
To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
NEW! Electrical panel upgrade rebate – up to $1,000
This rebate is available as part of your Level 2 charger rebate application.
If your new qualified Level 2 charger requires replacing your main breaker panel, we can help with that too! If you purchased your Level 2 charger and discovered you needed to replace your panel after Nov. 16, 2022, you can receive a rebate of up to $1,000 to help knock down the cost of that replacement.
You can apply for this rebate at the same time you apply for the Level 2 Charger rebate!
Panel upgrade rebates are only available to PGE customers who are installing a qualified Level 2 charger and replacing the main breaker panel to at least 200 amps with a minimum of 30 slots and 40 circuits. Sub-panels do not qualify. The panel upgrade rebate is in addition to any rebate received for the Level 2 charger. To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
NEW! Electrical panel upgrade rebate, income-qualified – up to $5,000
This rebate is available as part of your Level 2 charger rebate application.
If your new qualified Level 2 charger requires replacing your main breaker panel, we can help with that too! If you purchased your Level 2 charger and discovered you needed to replace your panel after Nov. 16, 2022, you can receive a rebate of up to $5,000 to help knock down the cost of that upgrade if you are income qualified. To qualify for the income-eligible panel upgrade rebate, your household must earn no more than 120% of the median income for your household size.
You can apply for this rebate at the same time you apply for the Level 2 Charger rebate!
Panel upgrade rebates are only available to PGE customers who are installing a qualified Level 2 charger and replacing the main breaker panel to at least 200 amps with a minimum of 30 slots and 40 circuits. Sub-panels do not qualify. The panel upgrade rebate is in addition to any rebate received for the Level 2 charger. To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
Tesla non-qualifying Level 2 charger rebate – $50
If you charge at home with a Tesla Wall Connector or another Level 2 charger that is not on our qualified charger list, you can still receive a $50 rebate plus ongoing bill credits with PGE Smart Charging powered by WeaveGrid.
To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
“Bring your own charger” rebate – $50
If you purchased and installed a qualifying EV charger prior to the date it was added to the qualified products list, you may qualify for the $50 rebate. Plus, you’ll be automatically enrolled in the Smart Charging Program to earn participation rewards. Note – As of May 1, 2021, all new installations must be hardwired. Here’s how to get your rebate if you already have a charger.
Applicants must:
Be the residential account holder
Own or lease an EV or plug-in hybrid
Already have a qualifying EV charger installed
For ChargePoint owners, activate your ChargePoint Home
For FLO Home owners, create an account and associate your station
To be eligible for this rebate, you must join the PGE Smart Charging Program.
Drive a Tesla? Earn rewards
If you charge at home with a Tesla Wall Connector or another Level 2 charger not on our qualified charger list, you may still receive a $50 rebate plus ongoing bill credits with PGE Smart Charging powered by WeaveGrid.
Need an electrician? We can help.
If you need electrical work done as part of installing an EV charger at your home, our network of PGE Approved Contractors can help. Whether you need a charger and installation or installation services only, we’ve got you covered with our new one-stop shop PGE+.
Have questions?
No worries, check out our Frequently Asked Questions below for answers to common questions. If you can’t find your answer there, email us at resevcharging@pgn.com.