2024 Connecticut Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentives

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentives: Connecticut

New incentives will encourage investments in zero emission vehicle infrastructure, additional incentives for underserved communities

Quick Overview

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program is a statewide program that provides incentives for residential and commercial light-duty EV charging equipment, as well as accompanying rate design offerings, to optimize charging behavior. Launched in January 2022, this nine-year program is administered by Connecticut’s regulated electric companies, Eversource Energy and The United Illuminating (UI) Company.

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Market Segments for New Incentive Program

The EV Charging Program will offer incentives for the deployment of EVSE in five program areas, or market segments:

1. Residential Single-Family Level 2 Charging
2. Residential Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUDs) Level 2 Charging
3. Direct current fast charging (DCFC)
4. Destination Level 2 Charging
5. Workplace & Light-Duty Fleet Level 2 Charging

Specifically, the decision directs Eversource and UI to offer the following incentives for both EVSE (i.e., chargers) and any associated electrical upgrades:

Difference between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Charging

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