Central Hudson commercial customers are eligible to receive one-time incentives up to 100% of the costs for electrical infrastructure required to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, plus free one-on-one guidance every step of the way.

You can choose to install Level 2 or Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations. Learn more about charging speeds here. Work with an Approved Contractor to choose the right charging level to help fit your needs. To find an Approved Contractor or to apply to become an Approved Contractor, visit Joint Utilities.


Available Incentive Levels

Charging Level Plug Type Required to be located in a disadvantaged community (DAC)? Required to be publicly accessible? Per Plug Infrastructure Incentive Cap Incentive Level Available

DCFC

All non-proprietary (for use with most car models)

Yes

Yes

DCFC will be assessed on a $/kW basis to determine eligibility

Up to 100%

L2

All non-proprietary (for use with most car models)

Yes

No, only multi-unit dwellings are eligible

$6,000

Up to 100%

L2 or DCFC

Either non-proprietary or proprietary plugs co-located with an equal or greater number of non-proprietary plugs of equal charging capacity. For example, if installing 5 Tesla chargers, 5 or more non-proprietary chargers must also be installed.

No

Yes

$5,400 

Up to 90%

 

L2 or DCFC

Either non-proprietary or proprietary plugs that are not co-located with an equal or greater number of non-proprietary plugs of equal charging capacity. For example, if installing 5 Tesla chargers, 5 or more non-proprietary chargers must also be installed.

No

No

$3,000

Up to 50%

All information is provided for illustrative purposes, see Participant Manual for more additional eligibility information. Central Hudson reserves the right to make determinations regarding incentive-level eligibility based on their best interpretation of the proposed project and available information at the time of review.

To determine if your site is located within or near a disadvantaged community, please visit our EJ/LMI zone service map. To determine if your site is located in an area with sufficient feeder capacity for EV charging, please visit our EV capacity map.


Light-Duty Project Eligibility Requirements

Customers and developers installing EV charging in Central Hudson territory may qualify for the Make-Ready Program. See Participant Manual for project eligibility details related to:

  • Application Materials
  • Station Maturity
  • Location Capacity
  • Station Accessibility
  • Plug Type and Capacity
  • Future-Proofing Costs

Light-duty projects can be combined with medium- and heavy-duty projects. Eligibility is assessed for mixed-vehicle fleets project needs.

 

New York State's Charge Ready program 

New York State’s Charge Ready 2.0 program, announced in July 2023, is offering incentives of up to $4,000 per charger. This program can help to offset the cost of electric vehicle chargers themselves, which are not covered through Central Hudson’s existing Make Ready program. Act soon, as funds for the program are limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until December 31, 2025 or until funds run out.

 

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Light-Duty Project Eligibility Requirements

Customers and developers installing EV charging in Central Hudson territory may qualify for the Make-Ready Program. See Participant Manual for project eligibility details related to:

  • Application Materials
  • Station Maturity
  • Location Capacity
  • Station Accessibility
  • Plug Type and Capacity
  • Future-Proofing Costs

Light-duty projects can be combined with medium- and heavy-duty projects. Eligibility is assessed for mixed-vehicle fleets project needs.


How to Apply

Incentive Availability Status: DCFC

Incentive Funds Remaining

$3,289,987

Number of Plugs Remaining

48

  • Enter project information in the application portal or complete the printable application.
  • You’ll need to have this information ready for submission:
    • Quotes or invoices for customer-side make-ready costs
    • Site plan with location of chargers
    • Satellite image of site and location of chargers
    • Charging equipment specifications
    • Selected Approved Contractor

See Participant Manual for details related to application materials and supporting documentation.

 

Apply Today

Incentive Availability Status: L2

Incentive Funds Remaining

$17,149,445

Number of Plugs Remaining

3,067

Application Portal Download Printable Application

 

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