Aligning with our efforts to support Massachusetts greenhouse gas reduction goals and facilitate the adoption of more EVs, Unitil is offering rebates to get your home, garage, or driveway ready to charge an electric vehicle.
EV Home Charger Rebate
Please note: In order to qualify for this rebate, do not purchase or install your charger prior to receiving Unitil's project approval.
- Residential customers can receive up to $700* for installation including related electric system upgrades.
- Income-eligible residential customers (those on the R2 Fuel Assistance electric rate) can receive up to $1,700* for installation including related electric system upgrades and the cost of the EV charger.
Off-Peak Incentive Program
Already have a charger installed? The Ready2Charge Off-Peak Charging Incentive program (“Off-Peak Program”) encourages Unitil Massachusetts residential EV drivers to charge their vehicles overnight between 9:00PM and 1:00PM the next day every day of the week. Customers who participate will receive:
- A one-time $50 enrollment incentive
- A recurring monthly incentive of $10 per EV
Any brand or model of EV using a level 2 charger (using at least 3 kilowatts per hour) is eligible to enroll.
Looking to install EV chargers at your business?
Unitil will cover a portion of the electrical infrastructure costs for your approved commercial project. We offer support to help you through the application and installation process.
Need help with your commercial EV project?
Email our EV charging experts and tell us about your project and we will follow-up to discuss solutions, or call us today!
- Email: ev@unitil.com
- Call: Tom Palma: 603-294-5172
EV Home Charger Rebate Eligibility:
We have recently updated the Ready2Charge Program eligibility to include two setup options. We look forward to receiving your application if you:
- Are a residential Unitil Massachusetts electric customer
- Live in a single-family home, or two to four-unit building
- Are installing a qualified Level 2 EV Charger at your home
- Agree to be enrolled in the EV Time-of-Use rate upon availability
- Have read and agree to the program's Terms and Conditions
- Choose an EV charger provider that is on the List of Manufacturers and Software Providers
- NEW: Agree to Option 1 Setup or Option 2 Setup for this program.
Each customer is eligible for rebates for up to two residences that fit the above criteria. An application must be submitted for each residence.
Submission of an application does not guarantee rebate approval. Unitil will review each application and determine whether the project qualifies for this program.
In order to qualify for this rebate, do not purchase or install your charger prior to receiving Unitil's project approval.
*Rebates cannot be higher than the cost of each part (installation and/or EV charger as applicable) of the project. Other incentives received from third parties may reduce this rebate amount.
Option 1 Setup:
NEW: Avoid installing a new meter socket
Instead of installing a new meter socket solely for your EV Charger, Option 1 allows customers to hire an electrician to wire their EV charger to an existing electric panel (or sub-panel). This option provides access to the Ready2Charge program but does not immediately offer access to Unitil's EV Time-of-Use rate. You may be automatically enrolled when it becomes available.
Option 2 Setup:
Install a new meter socket solely for your EV charger
By installing an additional meter socket, customers are immediately enrolled in Unitil's EV Time-of-Use rate to manage electric bills by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours when electricity costs are the lowest. The estimated cost of installing a meter socket is approximately $2,000 (rates vary by electrician). Depending on the EV, this option could be cost-effective for customers who charge during off-peak hours and drive more than 20,000 miles per year.
Where to Start:
1. Contact your electrician
Customers can use their own electrician or one from Unitil's EV Charger Electrician's List.
Request a site visit to access the scope of the project and determine a quote for the installation of the EV charger and necessary wiring.
If determined by Customer to purchase their own EV charger, the Electrician will provide an installation quote.
This installation quote will include the cost of wiring, parts and installing the EV charger and an upgrade to the Customer’s electric panel, if needed. For Customers seeking Option 2, the electrician should also give an estimate for the meter socket. No work needs to be done on your electric panel for this Option.
2. Find an approved charger
Work with your electrician to find a charger Manufacturer (make), model, and software provider that is currently approved by this program. Find chargers that are currently eligible here.
3. Fill out the EV Charger Installation Questionnaire
Fill out the EV Charger Installation Questionnaire (or ask your electrician to fill it out on your behalf). If your electrician fills out this questionnaire on your behalf you will receive a follow-up to review and sign off on the questionnaire. This sign-off will be your rebate application signature. When you fill out the Questionnaire, the Questionnaire will start the application process.
Printed applications may be requested by emailing your Unitil account number to ev@unitil.com.
4. Get approved
Unitil's Program Manager will review your application and determine if it is approved to receive the rebate. You will hear back within approximately 30 days on your application's status. If denied, you are welcome to revise your application and resubmit for approval.
Note: Customer installations that take place prior to the customer receiving an approval of their application run the risk of not qualifying for the rebate.
5. Work begins
After approval, pull any necessary permits before contacting Unitil Operations. If needed, we will dispatch a Field Representative to conduct a site visit and determine any additional costs for installation.
After this, your electrician may install the EV charger, wires, meter socket, if needed, etc., and have your Municipal Electrical inspector sign off on project and notify Unitil.
We will then dispatch a Field Representative for any post-inspect installation, and meter installation.
Your electrician will then return to start up and program your EV charger. The exchange of data from the EV charger to Unitil will be verified.
6. Project completes
After the charger is installed and operational, fill out the Project Completion Form and follow the additional photo/invoice steps to initiate your rebate check. If Setup Option 2 was selected, your charger will immediately be enrolled in the EV Time-of-Use rate. If Setup Option 1 was selected, your charger will stay on the standard rate for now and will be automatically enrolled in the EV Time-of-Use rate as it becomes available. The rebate check will be in the mail in approximately 45 business days.
Terms & Conditions
Questions?
Email us at ev@unitil.com or call to learn more and enroll. New Hampshire: 1-603-227-4565 | Massachusetts: 1-603-294-5172
