PEPCO Public Charging Make-Ready Program by PEPCO – DC
Program Overview:
- This is a make-ready program offered by PEPCO to offset the costs of installing the electrical infrastructure needed to support EV charging stations.
- It covers 100% of the make-ready costs, which include things like trenching, conductors, transformers, panels, etc. to provide the necessary electrical service capacity.
- However, it does not cover the costs of the EV charging equipment itself, installation labor for the chargers, networking fees, or ongoing operational costs.
Eligibility:
- The program is open to commercial, multifamily, and public entities looking to host new EV charging stations in PEPCO’s service territory in the District of Columbia.
- For Level 2 and DCFC stations, a maximum of 5 Level 2 or 4 DCFC chargers are allowed per site location under this program.
- All charging stations must be networked and able to track and report usage data.
EV Chargers – Level 3 (DCFC):
- This portion covers make-ready costs for Level 3 DC fast chargers
- The same requirements apply – 100% of make-ready costs covered, but customer pays for charger equipment, installation, networking, etc.
- Maximum of 4 DCFC chargers allowed per site location
EV Chargers – Level 2:
- This covers make-ready for Level 2 chargers at commercial/public sites
- 100% of make-ready costs paid by PEPCO
- Customer responsible for Level 2 charger costs, installation, networking
- Maximum of 5 Level 2 chargers allowed per location
Bus Infrastructure Program:
- Specific make-ready program for electric bus charging infrastructure
- Covers 100% of electrical infrastructure costs
- All chargers must be 125kW or 500kW level for electric buses
- Customer covers cost of chargers, installation labor, networking