What is an EV Charger Rebate program for workplaces?
Rebates are available to help residences and workplaces throughout British Columbia become prepared for electric vehicles (EVs). The program is funded by the Government of B.C.’s Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, with additional financial support from the Government of Canada. It is administered jointly by BC Hydro and FortisBC.
Pre-approval from BC Hydro is required before purchasing or installing chargers
How to get a rebate from BC Hydro?
How much does this rebate offer
Workplace owners that purchase and install eligible EV chargers could receive a rebate of up to 50% of those costs to a maximum of $2,000 per charger, and $14,000 per workplace while funding lasts. A business can apply for a maximum of four of their workplace sites, resulting in a maximum project rebate of $56,000.
Free advice and planning assistance
Up to five hours of free expert advice and planning assistance is available for workplaces looking to install EV chargers. Specialist can help you make the best decisions for your workplace.
How they can help
In an initial consultation, advisors will collect information about the location and the employees’ charging needs, and explain different charging options. This is a high-level review, not a substitute for an electrician or electrical engineer. Advisors can also work with building managers to help them understand EV charging quotes from contractors.
If you require more than five hours from an advisor, they can provide you with additional services at an hourly rate. Request help from an EV Advisor via email.
Eligibility to apply EV Charger rebate program for workplaces
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Pre-approval required:
Before you purchase or install electric vehicle chargers, you must first get pre-approval from BC Hydro. We’ll review your application and let you know within 30 days if you’ve been pre-approved. Once you’re pre-approved, we’ll send you an email with next steps and a deadline to complete your project and submit paid invoices. You have six months from your pre-approval date to complete your project and submit your final rebate application.
- Eligible workplaces and installations: – Be located in BC
– Minimum of five employees that work primarily based on premises
– Be constructed no later than August 31, 2021. This rebate is for retrofit solutions only, new builds are ineligible.
– Have dedicated parking for employees: the rebated charging stations must be dedicated for the use of employees only, during employee working hours.
The installation must be done by a certified electrician. For more information on eligibility, visit here
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Required documentation to apply EV Charger rebate program for workplaces
For Pre- Approval Application:
Quote of work – Please provide a quote from a licensed electrical contractor that includes the costs of charger installation and any electrical service upgrades that may be required.
Final Application:
After you’ve been pre-approved and finished with the installation, you’ll need to provide:
- Charger Invoice
- Installation Invoice
- Picture of installed charging stations
- Proof of charger internet connectivity
- Electrical permit number for the installation
- If applicable, invoice for the other eligible costs
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