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After reading about this on a different thread (see posts 10, 12, 13) I went to the link provided by @NewGuy but found it a bit short on detail so emailed PSE&G a few questions ([email protected]). On the application on their website it is clear that you need to provide them with the make and model of the EVSE in addition to other details including the electrician's name. One question I asked was whether there were requirements for the EVSE and the answer was yes:
Right now the program is limited to two charger manufacturers (Chargepoint and Juicebox). Unfortunately, the program cannot provide any rebates if the customer does not have a charger from one of the approved manufacturers.
Here are some other points that were provided:
No, you do not need to change your meter or switch to the RLM rate to participate in the program. However, this is an option if you prefer.
You can enter your application in the EV portal before you have installed the charger to pre-qualify you for the program, but you will not be able to be fully enrolled until the charger is installed. We do recommend that you at least order your charger before applying so you have the information about the specific charger you will install. You can also have all the work done and apply after. Either way will work.
Once you application is submitted along with all of the required documentation, a teammate will evaluate to determine the reimbursement amount. The rebate will be processed onto your PSE&G bill.
So what's interesting is that although PSE&G won't pay for the charger itself, they will cover the cost of the install up to $1500 but only if you buy one of those two chargers. I'm guessing that their rationale is that those chargers can send data back to PSE&G on charging usage and that's useful to them. The feedback changes how I think about this benefit a bit. I was initially not planning to buy a charger and just use the one that comes with the MME since it should be adequate for my needs (I get free L2 charging at work and don't have a long commute). But if I choose not to buy a charger then PSE&G won't cover the cost of installing. I don't yet have a sense of how much it would cost to install a 50A line and 14-50 receptacle but once that cost starts to exceed the cost of the charger, I might as well just get a charger too.
Right now the program is limited to two charger manufacturers (Chargepoint and Juicebox). Unfortunately, the program cannot provide any rebates if the customer does not have a charger from one of the approved manufacturers.
Here are some other points that were provided:
No, you do not need to change your meter or switch to the RLM rate to participate in the program. However, this is an option if you prefer.
You can enter your application in the EV portal before you have installed the charger to pre-qualify you for the program, but you will not be able to be fully enrolled until the charger is installed. We do recommend that you at least order your charger before applying so you have the information about the specific charger you will install. You can also have all the work done and apply after. Either way will work.
Once you application is submitted along with all of the required documentation, a teammate will evaluate to determine the reimbursement amount. The rebate will be processed onto your PSE&G bill.
So what's interesting is that although PSE&G won't pay for the charger itself, they will cover the cost of the install up to $1500 but only if you buy one of those two chargers. I'm guessing that their rationale is that those chargers can send data back to PSE&G on charging usage and that's useful to them. The feedback changes how I think about this benefit a bit. I was initially not planning to buy a charger and just use the one that comes with the MME since it should be adequate for my needs (I get free L2 charging at work and don't have a long commute). But if I choose not to buy a charger then PSE&G won't cover the cost of installing. I don't yet have a sense of how much it would cost to install a 50A line and 14-50 receptacle but once that cost starts to exceed the cost of the charger, I might as well just get a charger too.
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