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Supercharge Your Savings with the EV Phase-In Rate Program

Ready to take your electric vehicle charging to the next level? Central Hudson’s Electric Vehicle Phase-In Rate Program (EV-PIR) is a game-changer for commercial customers looking to cut electricity costs and maximize efficiency. This billing option shifts your EV charging account to a time-based rate structure—meaning you pay less during off-peak hours and avoid higher rates during peak demand.

By syncing your charging schedule with low-demand periods, you not only have the opportunity to decrease your energy bills but also help ease pressure on the grid. It’s a win-win for your bottom line and the environment.

Who’s Eligible for the EV Phase-In Rate Program?

To qualify, you must have EV chargers installed at your site. Here’s what else you need:

  • Be a Central Hudson non-residential electric customer on a demand rate (SC2, SC3, or SC13)
  • Have Level 2 (L2), Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), or a combination of both types of EV chargers
  • If EV charging is not separately metered, at least 50% of your total load must come from EV charging (Charging Ratio ≥ 0.5)
  • You cannot be enrolled in both the EV-PIR and Demand Charge Rebate (DCR) programs at the same time

 

What is a Charging Ratio?

The Charging Ratio determines how much of your energy use comes from EV charging:

  • If EV chargers are separately metered, your Charging Ratio is 1.0
  • If not, Central Hudson calculates it using your EV charger specs and load letter
  • The ratio is set at the time of application and only changes if your site configuration changes (e.g., adding chargers)

Charging Ratio =  Maximum Possible EV Charging Demand
                                      Maximum Possible Site Demand

 

Load Factor Tiers & Billing

Your Load Factor Tier affects your demand and energy delivery charges. It’s calculated twice a year based on your usage over a 12-month period.

Tier Breakdown:

Tier Load Factor Range
Tier 1 ≤10%
Tier 2 >10% to ≤15%
Tier 3 >15% to ≤20%
Tier 4 >20% to ≤25%

 

How are load factor tiers calculated:

EV Chargers separately metered:
=       Annual EV usage billed during 12-month period     
Maximum possible site demand total installed EV charging capacity in kW * Hours in period

 

EV Chargers NOT separately metered:
=       Annual EV usage billed during 12-month period     
Maximum billed kW during 12-month period * Hours in period

New EV-PIR participants without six months of billing history are placed in Tier 1 until enough data is available.

 

Time-of-Use Energy Delivery Charges:

  • On Peak: 7am–2pm & 7pm–11pm (Weekdays, excluding holidays)
  • Super Peak: 2pm–7pm (Weekdays, June–September)
  • Off Peak: All other times

Energy delivery charges vary based on your usage during these periods, encouraging smart charging behavior that benefits both your business and the grid.

 

How to Apply

For full program details, rate structures, and terms, please refer to our EV-PIR Tariff.

 

Let your EV chargers work harder for you—join the EV-PIR and start saving today!

 

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