3CE Electrify Your Ride Program – Business by Central Coast Community Energy – CA

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is a federal initiative established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It aims to create a national network of EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, particularly along interstate highways. While the 3CE program is separate from NEVI, it complements the federal efforts by focusing on local and regional EV charging needs.

Key points about NEVI and its relation to local programs like 3CE:

Funding: NEVI provides $5 billion in funding to states for EV charging infrastructure.
Focus: NEVI prioritizes fast charging stations along major highways, while programs like 3CE fill gaps in local communities.
Complementary Goals: Both NEVI and 3CE aim to increase EV adoption and reduce range anxiety.
Local Implementation: Programs like 3CE can help prepare communities for the broader NEVI network by increasing local charging options.

 

Charger Type	Rebate Amount	Key Requirements
Commercial Level 2	Lesser of $400 per Charger OR 100% of Material Cost	Wi-Fi enabled Networked Max $8,000 per site (including EV Readiness)
Multifamily Level 2	Lesser of $400 per Charger OR 100% of Material Cost	Wi-Fi enabled Networked Max $20,000 per site (including EV Readiness) 5+ residential units
Commercial Level 2 (Low Income)	Lesser of $700 per Charger OR 100% of Material Cost	Networked Max $8,000 per site (including EV Readiness) Income ≤ 400% of Federal Poverty Level
Multifamily Level 2 (Low Income)	Lesser of $700 per Charger OR 100% of Material Cost	Wi-Fi enabled Networked Max $20,000 per site (including EV Readiness) 5+ residential units Income ≤ 400% of Federal Poverty Level

 

EV Readiness Type	Rebate Amount	Eligibility
Standard	Lesser of $2,000 per Site OR 100% of Make-ready Cost	All eligible applicants
Low Income (201-400% FPL)	Lesser of $3,000 per Site OR 100% of Make-ready Cost	Income 201-400% of Federal Poverty Level
Low Income (≤200% FPL)	Lesser of $4,000 per Site OR 100% of Make-ready Cost	Income ≤200% of Federal Poverty Level

 

DCFC Charger Type	Rebate Amount	Key Requirements
Level 3 DCFC	Lesser of $100,000 per Site OR 50% of Project Cost	Minimum 150kW Accessible 18+ hours daily Shared or private parking (for agricultural applicants)

Additional Program Details:

Eligibility: Participants must be enrolled with 3CE and have “CCCE Electric Generation Charges” on their monthly statement.
Project Limit: Commercial property owners can submit up to 3 project sites for EV Chargers and EV Readiness.
Program Duration: The program is open until August 31, 2024.
Cost Coverage: The rebates cover equipment and installation but not ongoing operational costs, subscription fees, or indirect project costs.

The 3CE program’s comprehensive approach, including support for both charger installation and EV readiness, helps create a robust local charging infrastructure. This local initiative complements the NEVI program’s focus on highway corridors, ensuring that EV drivers have access to charging options both for long-distance travel and within their communities.

By offering increased rebates for low-income participants, the program also addresses equity concerns in EV adoption, aligning with broader state and federal goals to ensure that the benefits of transportation electrification are accessible to all communities.