The program was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in January 2021 to drive electric vehicle adoption among a wide range of customers by investing in the development of smart charging infrastructure. These investments help to offset the customer costs of preparing sites for EV charging (otherwise known as Make-Ready work). Some examples of Make-Ready work include, but are not limited to, costs associated with utility service line upgrades and extensions, as well as on-site costs to install panels, switchgears, conduits, and wires to the smart charger stub. Please note that customers are responsible for the costs of EV smart chargers.

Yes. However, if you participate in the PSE&G EV Charging Program and receive public funding from other state or federal EV incentive programs, you must notify PSE&G and the appropriate program(s) about your dual participation.

NOTE: The total combined funding of the state/federal EV incentive and the PSE&G EV Charging Program incentive must not exceed 90% of your total project costs. If this combination of funding exceeds 90% of the total project cost, PSE&G will adjust the Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) incentive accordingly.

See the following links for additional information on state and federal incentives:

• Plug In America
• It Pay$ to Plug In Program
• New Jersey's Clean Energy Program

No. PSE&G’s EV Charging Program provides help with the cost of installing smart chargers, including costs for the service line extension/upgrade and the cost to make a site charger-ready. The program does not include a smart charger purchase rebate.

Yes. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-141.18 et seq. "New Jersey Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards," any Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE product with a date of manufacture after January 18, 2023, and sold or installed for compensation in New Jersey, must meet or exceed the "Energy Star Program Requirements Product Specification for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Version 1.0"

Find ENERGY STAR certified electric vehicle chargers.

To enroll in the PSE&G EV Charging Program, customers must obtain a permit for the installation of an EV smart charger and must pass a subsequent electrical inspection by the residing municipality. If your municipality does not require a permit, you must send PSE&G written confirmation from the municipality that a permit is not required.

There is no limit on the number of chargers you can install. Your application will be evaluated to determine the maximum allowable incentives based on several factors, including the number of smart chargers installed and the actual costs incurred.

Owners of single-family homes may complete installation work themselves in lieu of using New Jersey-licensed electricians. Customers who choose to complete their own installation are still required to obtain a permit and pass inspection to be approved for the PSE&G EV Charging Program. Homeowner labor will not be included as part of the Customer-Side Make-Ready incentive. However, materials purchased for the installation process can be included.

Residential customers are not required to have a separate meter for EV charging. If you choose to install an additional new service/meter for your EV charger, the meter would be billed at the General Lighting and Power Service (GLP) commercial rate. For example, if installing an additional meter for your garage, this would be billed at the GLP rate. Alternatively, if you connect your EV charger to your existing house meter, the charging would be billed at our Residential Service (RS) rate.

Having solar panels installed does not affect your eligibility to participate in the EV Charging Program. However, for net-metering customers, the EV usage to determine the Off-Peak Charging credit will be capped to the net consumption. The net consumption is the difference between the amount of electricity drawn from PSE&G when your solar panel system is not meeting your household needs, and the amount you exported when the panels were producing more than your household needs. Remember, you use the electricity from your solar panels first.

A PSE&G engineering technician will assess your electric service to determine if upgrades are needed to PSE&G’s infrastructure to support the additional electric load in a safe, reliable manner. A construction marketing representative will contact you directly should there be any costs associated with the upgrade. The USMR incentive will be factored into this cost estimate, which can lower or eliminate any costs you may be responsible for.

PSE&G requires the following documents:

• Copy of an itemized electrician’s/contractor’s invoice, marked "PAID" with work details, cost, date, customer name, installation address, and contractor contact info.
• Copy of ENERGY STAR® Certified Level 2 charger invoice.
• Photo or confirmation of your charger ID (serial number).
• Copy of Municipal closed permits with permit numbers.

If your municipality does not require a permit, written confirmation from the municipality is required.