PowerReady Program: Frequently Asked Questions

You can learn all about the program and apply through the portal on our program website. If you have additional questions, please email us to set up a call to discuss the program.

Typically, it would take approximately two weeks to receive your eligibility letter. However, due to the program's limit on the number of plugs able to be incentivized, eligibility letters will be sent only to projects that are allowed to progress. The letter is the first step in the program process and states whether the project meets the program's eligibility requirements and which incentive tier applies to the project. It is not intended to be a commitment to fund your project, which happens when you sign your Program Agreement.

Most service rulings are returned in approximately 30-40 calendar days if all documentation is submitted and complete Rulings may take longer if the project is very complex or involves a high load request.

Eligible equipment includes material and labor related to installing or upgrading infrastructure to bring power to the charging station on both the utility and customer side of the meter. Please note that chargers are not eligible.

Con Edison SmartCharge for EV Drivers and Light-Duty Fleets: Earn cash incentives for charging your eligible EV(s) at off-peak times in NYC and Westchester with SmartCharge New York. Learn More

Con Edison SmartCharge Tech: Receive cash incentives when you install eligible load management technologies on commercial EV charging stations for public, workplace, multifamily, industrial, and fleet charging. Learn More

Con Edison SmartCharge Commercial Incentive Program: Earn cash incentives with electric vehicle charging stations for off-peak charging. Learn More

New York State Tax Credit for Public and Workplace Charging: Get a tax credit of up to $5,000 for the purchase and installation of an electric vehicle charging station through the end of 2022. Learn More

New York State Municipal Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate and Infrastructure Grants: It provides grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties (including New York City boroughs) to purchase electric vehicle supply equipment for public use. The maximum award for any facility is $250,000. Learn More

There is no limit for L2 plugs, but only a certain number of DCFC sites will be allowed to install more than 30 plugs. If you are planning to install large DCFC sites, please contact us. Additionally, DCFC sites requesting more than 6MW of load may incur additional unincentivized costs.

Yes, there are incentive caps for program eligible costs, including customer and potential utility costs. To find out the current cost caps, please reference our incentive dashboard or email our team.

Anyone directly involved in the project can apply as the Participant and receive the incentive check including: the site host, the installer, or the developer working on the project. The Participant must also execute the Program Agreement (incentive contract).

Customers with under-construction projects and questions about eligibility should contact their program operations representative with questions.

The Con Edison account holder associated with that location pays for electricity.

Electricity used for electric vehicle (EV) charging is part of a building's total energy consumption. However, based on DOB rules, electricity used for EV charging is not counted in a building’s emission calculation.