EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Connecticut

EV charging is expanding fast across Connecticut and New England, and the right incentives can significantly offset your costs. Explore the state, utility, and regional rebate programs that support EV charger installation for commuter communities, workplaces, and multifamily properties. AmpUp makes it easier to identify and qualify for the programs that fit your project.

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support

Connecticut is one of ten states that signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding coordinating ZEV and charging infrastructure deployment through a joint Zero Emission Vehicle Program Implementation Task Force.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Incentive Requirements

Connecticut's PURA requires utilities to offer EV charger infrastructure incentives statewide, with increased amounts for underserved communities and dedicated electricity rate structures for charging.
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Zero Emission School Bus Funding and Technical Assistance

Connecticut DEEP administers matching-fund grants helping municipalities, school districts, and bus operators purchase or lease zero-emission school buses and related charging infrastructure.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

Connecticut DEEP allocates Volkswagen Settlement funds toward deploying public Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging stations through its Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program.
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Department of Administrative Services (DAS) of Connecticut – Approved Vendor

AmpUp is an approved vendor for procuring and installing EV charging stations for Connecticut state agencies and municipalities.
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Eversource Energy – EV Charging Station Program

Eversource offers incentives and support to Connecticut businesses installing EV charging stations.
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Norwich Public Utilities

Norwich Public Utilities offers $3,000 for workplace or multifamily chargers and $4,000 for publicly accessible units.
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South Norwalk Electric and Water – Residential & Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate program

South Norwalk Electric and Water offers up to $1,000 for residential Level 2 chargers and up to $3,000 for commercial installations, including multifamily and public sites.
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Third Taxing District – Residential & Commercial Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate program

Third Taxing District offers $1,500 for residential and $4,000 for commercial Level 2 charger installations, including equipment and setup.
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United Illuminating/Avangrid – Commercial EV Charging Rebate Program

United Illuminating provides rebates to commercial customers installing EV charging infrastructure.
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Clean School Bus

EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.
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National Alternative Fuels Corridors

FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.
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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program

FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide.
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Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
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Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants

EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants

FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants

DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies.
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Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants

DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects.
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Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program

FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure.
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Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program

EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification.
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.
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