Anaheim Commercial EV Charger Rebates​

California is home to the most electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. It’s no surprise, given state and local agencies provide incentives and rebates for EVs and EV charging. Many state agencies also establish and implement policies that support EV adoption.

EV chargers provide dozens of benefits for commercial, including environmental and financial perks.

If your business is in the City of Anaheim and you’re an Anaheim Public Utilities customer, you’re in luck! Anaheim Public Utilities offers some of the best EV charging incentives for commercial EV charging installations. In this article, we’ll go over how much you can receive in commercial EV charging rebates from Anaheim Public Utilities.

Why EV Charging for Commercial?

Installing an EV charging station at your business is a no-brainer and a good investment. 

EV charging stations are extremely beneficial to companies. 

Installing EV charging stations at your site attracts and retains employees, attracts customers, increases customer loyalty, puts your business on the map, helps you meet sustainability goals, helps you lower your carbon footprint, increases your company’s commitment to social responsibility, and provides an optional additional source of revenue through charging fees. 

Anaheim Public Utilities EV Charging Rebates

Anaheim Public Utilities offers three EV charging rebate programs for commercial customers: the Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program, the Personal Use EV Charger Rebates Program, and the EV Fleet Charger & Infrastructure Rebate Program.

Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program

The Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program is available to commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The chargers must be at locations that are accessible to members of the public including patrons, multi-family unit residents, commuters, and visitors. 

Under this program, customers can receive a rebate of up to $5,000 per charging station, or $10,000 for school, affordable housing, or publicly accessible DC Fast Chargers with a maximum of 10 charging stations. 

Eligible expenses include the cost of the chargers and installation costs. On top of all this, Anaheim Public Utilities will pay the City’s permit application fee for the EV charger. 

Customers with an associated sub-meter installation can receive up to $5,000. For these participants, Anaheim Public Utilities will pay the city permit fees and reimburse city plan check fees up to $1,500.

The customer agrees to maintain and repair the EV charging station equipment. The customer also must keep the area the EV charging station is located iclean and in good repair. 

The customer is required to make at least one parking space available per incentivized EV charging station. 

How to apply for the Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program

1. Email in the Public Access EV Charging Station Rebate Reservation Form to the program manager. 
2. If you are awarded a rebate, you will be mailed an approval letter with a Rebate Reservation Number. 
3. After receiving the approval letter, contact the Electrical Engineering Department. 
4. Obtain a permit for the installation of the EV charger.
5. Install the EV charging station according to the rules outlined in the Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program Agreement within one year of receiving the Rebate Reservation Number.
6. Complete and send in the Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program Agreement

Supporting documents include:

• EV Rebate Reservation Number

• All charging station purchase and installation receipts

• Copy of Building Department Permit Card showing final sign off

• W-9 Form filled out by the customer receiving the rebate

• Current utility bill for the same address as the new sub-meter

Personal Use EV Chargers Program

If the EV chargers are not open to the public, Anaheim Public Utilities only offers rebates for Level 2 charger installations. The program is available to both residential and business customers. 

Under the Personal Use EV Chargers program, the charging stations may be used for personal and business purposes without being available to the public.

Eligible expenses include the cost of the chargers, installation, and city permit fees.

Anaheim Public Utilities offers up to:

• Up to $400 per networked or un-networked charger for customers not participating in one of its Time-Of-Use (TOU) programs of EV Rate programs
• Up to $1,000 per networked charger for customers who sign up for one of its Time-Of-Use (TOU) programs of EV Rate programs
• An additional $2,000 for upgrading service, electrical panels, and other such expenses related to obtaining service to EV Chargers for customers on an applicable EV rate plan

Customers cannot receive a rebate under both programs for the same charger. There is a maximum of two EV charger rebates per customer. 

How to apply for the Personal Use EV Chargers Program

Here are the steps to apply for the rebates:

1. Obtain an Anaheim building permit for the EV charger project. The City of Anaheim will pay for the permit fees.
2. Install the EV charger so that the project obliges by applicable building codes.
3. Fill out an EV Charger Rebate Application.

Supporting documents include:

• All charging station purchase and installation receipts
• Copy of Building Department Permit Card showing final sign off
• Copy of your Anaheim Public utility bill
• Photo of the installed PEV charging station
• Photo of the serial number on your charger

EV Fleet Charger & Infrastructure Rebate Program

This program is intended to encourage commercial customers and schools to electrify their vehicle fleets. Business fleet customers receive $5,000 per charging station and up to $45,000 per site for EV infrastructure upgrades. Schools receive $10,000 per EV charger and up to $95,000 per site for EV infrastructure upgrades. 

The EV Fleet Charger & Infrastructure Rebate Program provides rebates to commercial customers and schools to electrify their vehicle fleet. Business fleet customers can receive $5,000 per charging station and up to $45,000 per site for associated EV charger infrastructure upgrades. Schools can receive $10,000 per EV charger and up to $95,000 per site for associated infrastructure upgrades.

All program participants with an associated sub-meter installation may receive up to a $5,000 rebate. Anaheim will also pay the applicable city permit fees, reimburse city plan check fees up to $1,500, and electric service connection fees up to $2,000.

How to Apply for the EV Fleet Charger & Infrastructure Rebate Program

Here’s how to apply for this program:

1. Complete the Electric Vehicle Fleet Charger and Infrastructure Rebate Pilot Program Reservation Form and email it to the program manager.
2. Customers who are awarded a rebate will be mailed an approval letter and provided with a Rebate Reservation Number.
3. After receiving the approval letter, contact Electrical Engineering to inquire about the installation requirements.
4. Obtain a permit for the installation of the new chargers. 
5. Install the EV charging station according to the guidelines outlined in the Electric Vehicle Fleet Charger and Infrastructure Rebate Pilot Program Agreement within one year of receiving the Rebate Reservation Number. 
6. Complete the Electric Vehicle Fleet Charger and Infrastructure Rebate Pilot Program Agreement form and submit all supporting documents.

Supporting documents include:

• EV Rebate Reservation Number
• All charging station purchase and installation receipts
• Copy of Building Department Permit Card showing final sign off
• W-9 Form filled out by the customer receiving the rebate
• Current utility bill for the same address as the new sub-meter
• Documentation or proof of fleet vehicles for networked EV charging stations.