All Applicants:
- Rhode Island Driver’s License
- Photo of Installed EV Charger
- EV Charger sales receipt that includes the purchase date and purchase price.
- Electrician service receipt that include the installation date, the cost of installation, and location of installation.
- Copy of the manufacturers or retail store document (or specification sheet) that includes the EV Charger serial number, make and model.
- Complete and signed W-9 Form.
As a condition for receiving the PowerUpRI rebate, you (the applicant/purchaser) must comply with the requirements below. Eligible applicants must meet requirements that include the following:
Rebate Amounts:
- Standard Rebate:
- If no electrical upgrade is needed during installation, the rebate amount is up to $350.00, or 50% (whichever is less) of the purchase price of a Level 2 residential EV Charger.
- If an electrical upgrade is needed during installation, the rebate amount is up to $700.00, or 50% (whichever is less) of the purchase and installation costs of a Level 2 residential EV charger.
- Income Qualified Rebate:
- If no electric upgrade was needed during installation, the rebate amount is up to $500.00, or 75% (whichever is less) of the purchase of a Level 2 residential EV charger.
- If an electric upgrade was needed during installation, the rebate amount is up to $1,000.00, or 75% (whichever is less) of the purchase and installation of a Level 2 residential EV charger.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be a Rhode Island resident and 18 years of age or older to apply for the rebate.
- Applicants must provide all required documentation found in the “Required Documents” section above, including sales and installation receipts, proof of Rhode Island residency, proof of age, and any additional documentation requested by the program administrators.
- Proof of Registration of a Battery Electric Vehicle or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Vehicle must be registered in Rhode Island.
- Applicants may only install chargers at residences they own or rent.
- Applicants must apply for the rebate within 180 days (6 months) of the date listed on the electrician service receipt and prior to rebate fund exhaustion or program termination.
- Applications submitted beyond 180 days (6 months) of the date listed on the electrician service receipt will not qualify for the PowerUpRI rebate program.
- Applicants must maintain ownership and operation of the EV charger for at least 3 years after purchase.
- Landlords are eligible only for standard rebates and are not eligible for income-qualified rebates.
- Installation and Purchase date must be on or after program launch date, August 1st, 2024. Rebates are not retroactive to past purchases.
Charger Requirements:
- EV chargers must be purchased new from a retail store, either online or in-person. Chargers purchased from private sellers are not eligible.
- Only Level 2/240V Electric Vehicle Chargers are eligible.
- Only chargers that are Energy Star Certified may be purchased or installed, in accordance with the Appliance and Equipment Energy Standards.
- Chargers must be installed at the address listed on the application
- Chargers must be installed by a certified, licensed electrician.
- The Office of Energy Resources highly recommends choosing a Wi-Fi-enabled or networked charger. These advanced chargers can capture and transmit data, making it easier for you to participate in future utility-run programs, such as off-peak charging and other related initiatives.
Additional Information:
- Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, pending available funds.
- This is a reimbursement program. Applicants must cover expenses upfront and provide proof of payment for reimbursement.
- Limit of:
- one rebate per household – program lifetime for individual installations.
- one rebate per property – program lifetime for landlord installations.
- Rebate recipients independently select and purchase their own devices and assume all liability.
- The OER and RIIB are not liable for any damages or costs associated with the purchase, installation, maintenance, or use of the EV chargers.
- The OER and RIIB reserve the right to modify or terminate this rebate program at any time. Funding is limited.
- Applicants are responsible for checking all PowerUpRI related emails for status updates and requests for additional information or documents required to complete the application.
