Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers

National Grid EV Charging Program 2023

Residential-Businesses-Workplaces          

Generous incentives are now available to install EV charging stations at your home, workplace, condo, multi family home, or commercial property.

Incentives vary but for those with large parking areas within an Environmental Justice Zone (much of the downtown area in Gloucester is the Environmental Justice Zone,) and all income-eligible residents, the incentives are especially generous. Here is the MAP to see if your home, organization or business is in an Environmental Justice Zone map (put your address in the search bar on the map).

General information about EV charging email: EVnationalgrid@nationalgrid.com. Apply to National Grid for a charger HERE

Residential (Renters Too!) EV Charging Program
National Grid Webpage for Residential HERE 

This program is for residential customers (in single to 4 unit housing). Owners or tenants (with landlord approval) can apply. Incentives vary according to income and location.

Home is the most convenient and affordable place to charge your electric vehicle. The Residential EV Charging Infrastructure Program supports residential electric customers by providing rebates for upgrading home wiring in their garage or parking area (up to $700 for single-family homes, with additional rebates for 2-4 units) and ongoing savings once enrolled in a managed charging program, for example approximately $100 annually through the off-peak charging program. Customers living in an environmental justice community or enrolled in the low-income discount rate (R-2) are eligible for additional wiring and charger rebates.

Public & Workplace (Commercial) Electric Vehicle Charging Program
National Grid Webpage for Public & Workplace HERE

National Grid’s EV Charging Station Program will fund up to 100% of the electrical infrastructure costs associated with installing electric vehicle charging stations and provides rebates on charging station equipment. Owners of parking lots within the EJ zone that allow public parking  can be funded up to 100% of the electrical infrastructure plus chargers.

More information from National Grid HERE

Installing a Commercial EV Station, IRA Guide HERE

Multi-Unit (5 or more)  family Dwelling Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program

National Grid’s Multi-Unit Dwelling EV Charging Program helps property owners and developers install EV charging stations at properties with 5 or more units by providing up to 100% funding of the electrical infrastructure costs and additional rebates on charging station equipment costs.

When you add EV charging stations, you’re not just providing tenants with convenience and connectivity, you’re demonstrating your sustainability commitment to the entire community.

More Information National Grid: HERE

Apply for MassEVIP Multi-Unit Dwelling & Educational Campus Charging Incentives. This program helps owners of multi-unit dwellings and educational campuses acquire electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Information HERE

 

Levels of Chargers

Level 1: very slow charging but can be plugged into an ordinary electrical outlet. Good for home charging.
Level 2: faster for home charging but requires 240 electrical outlet.
Level 3: best for fast highway charging.

The costs of chargers and installation:
BRING THESE COSTS DOWN BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE INCENTIVES!
Level 1 charger costs $300 to $600, installation averages: about $1,000 to $1,700 (and a Level  1 charger for your home costs $0.00 with a charger that comes with the EV, plugged into a regular 110 volt electrical outlet.)
Level 2 charger costs $500 and $700, installation averages: $1,200 to $2,000. 
Level 3 costs $20,000 and $50,000 for parts, installation cost upwards of $50,000. 

Steps to Applying for National Grid’s Incentives