Electrify Riverside by Riverside Public Utilities – CA

Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) is proud to offer the Electrify Riverside program, designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in our community. This comprehensive rebate program supports both residential and commercial customers in installing EV chargers, making the transition to electric transportation more accessible and affordable.

Program Overview

Status: Open
Type: Utility-sponsored rebate program

Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate

Rebate Type	Amount	Requirements
Prescriptive	Lesser of $500 per charger OR 100% of material cost	Level 2 (240V) charger SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug Wall-mounted installation Electrical permit required Max 1 rebate per household every 3 years

Eligible customers can also receive up to a $805 rebate for EV meter adapter installation to switch to a Time-of-Use (TOU) rate code.

Commercial Level 2 Charger Rebate

Rebate Type	Amount	Requirements
Prescriptive	Lesser of $5,000 per charger OR 100% of material cost	Level 2 (240V) charger SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug Max 5 EV charger rebates per business or multi-family housing location every 5 years Must be publicly accessible

Commercial Level 2 Charger – Qualified Affordable Housing

Rebate Type	Amount	Requirements
Prescriptive	Lesser of $10,000 per charger OR 100% of material cost	Level 2 (240V) charger SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug Max 5 EV charger rebates per multi-family housing location every 5 years Must be installed in a program-defined low-income area or disadvantaged community Must be publicly accessible Must be installed in a multifamily application

Commercial Level 3 Chargers

Rebate Type	Amount	Requirements
Prescriptive	Lesser of $10,000 per charger OR 100% of material cost	Minimum of 2 ports Max 5 EV charger rebates per multi-family housing location every 5 years Must be publicly accessible

Commercial Level 2 Charger – Schools

Rebate Type	Amount	Requirements
Prescriptive	Lesser of $10,000 per charger OR 100% of material cost	Level 2 (240V) charger SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug Max 5 EV charger rebates per location every 5 years Must be publicly accessible Must be installed in an educational institution

Additional Information

The Electrify Riverside program aims to support the City of Riverside’s sustainability goals and improve air quality by encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles. By offering these substantial rebates, Riverside Public Utilities is making it easier for residents and businesses to install EV chargers and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

For residential customers, the program not only helps with the cost of the charger itself but also provides support for switching to Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. This can lead to additional savings on electricity costs when charging your EV during off-peak hours.

The commercial rebates are designed to encourage businesses, multi-family housing complexes, and schools to install EV chargers, creating a more extensive network of charging stations throughout Riverside. This is particularly important for supporting EV adoption in areas where residents may not have access to home charging, such as apartment complexes.

The increased rebate amount for qualified affordable housing and schools demonstrates RPU’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to EV charging infrastructure across all communities in Riverside.