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Earn rewards when charging your vehicle with our EV ChargeSmart Program
Own or lease an electric vehicle? You could earn rewards simply by charging when electricity demand is lower.
With Central Hudson's EV ChargeSmart Program, you'll receive:
- A $25 enrollment bonus after participating for three months.
- Ongoing rewards for charging during eligible off-peak hours (after 7 p.m. and prior to 2 p.m.).
- Additional incentives through Peak Perks if you qualify.
Getting started takes just a few minutes.
Check eligibility:
You may qualify if you:
- Are a Central Hudson residential customer.
- Own or lease an eligible device.*
- Are not be enrolled in Central Hudson’s Whole Home or EV Only TOU Rate. If you are currently enrolled in an EV TOU rate, you may still be eligible for the Peak Perks charging rewards, see below.
See the Program Manual for full eligibility details.
*Manufacturers may make changes that cause vehicles to become incompatible with the program’s data collection platform. This list is updated periodically, but ongoing compatibility is conditional on the device manufacturer. Eligibility will be determined during application review based on the current compatibility of the applicant’s device, but ongoing compatibility cannot be guaranteed by Central Hudson. Affected customers will be promptly informed if there are any changes to their vehicle’s compatibility with the platform.
*The above example is illustrative; actual incentives will vary based on participant charging behavior and monthly Savings Rates.
How do I earn incentives?
All participants will receive a $25 incentive after successfully participating in the program for three months (3-month bonus). Participants will also earn quarterly participation incentives based on their off-peak charging habits. To calculate your participation incentive, we multiply your total kilowatt-hours of off-peak charging by Savings Rate ($/kWh).
As of Feb. 1, 2026 the Savings Rate is $0.04/kWh.
*Participants that receive their electricity supply from a third-party energy supply company (ESCO) are not eligible to receive the supply portion of the Savings Rate, but will still receive the delivery portion.
How do I apply?
- Before you begin, have your charger and/or EV account login information handy. You will need your login information for the final enrollment step.
- Fill out the enrollment form.
- Connect your Device to the ChargeSmart platform.
- You can add an eligible EV and/or charger.
See the Program Manual for further details.
NEW: BONUS REFERRAL PROGRAM
- Spread the word about the EV ChargeSmart Program to other EV owners. Make sure they have your name and address for step 2.
- The applicant submits an enrollment form for the EV ChargeSmart Program, and includes your name and address in the referral section.
- Once they’re approved and participate for 3-months, you will both receive a $25 referral bonus check in the mail.
Peak Perks Charging Rewards
Some Central Hudson customers are also eligible to receive Peak Perks Charging Rewards. Peak Perks is a managed charging program that requires active communication and coordination between the utility and the participant’s device.
Participants that live in load-growth areas of Central Hudson’s service territory will receive notifications from Central Hudson of conservation events throughout the Summer Season (June – September). During a conservation event, Central Hudson will pause or reduce the charging of a participant’s device to ease stress on the grid and benefit the community. But don’t worry, you will always have control over your charging. Participants are allowed to opt out of up to two events per season without forfeiting their seasonal participation incentive.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the EV ChargeSmart Program requirements, customers eligible for Peak Perks Charging Rewards must also:
- Live within an eligible load growth area of Central Hudson’s service territory. Final eligibility will be determined by a participant’s residential address.
- Own an eligible networked home charger or vehicle capable of responding to conservation events.
|
Program |
Peak Perks Charging Rewards |
|
|
Incentive Type |
Amount |
Payment Timing |
|
Enrollment |
$25 |
One-time |
|
Participation |
$40/season Bonus $20 if no opt-outs for the season |
Annual |
Incentive Levels
Those eligible for the Peak Perks Charging Rewards can receive additional annual participation incentives. Participants will receive a $40 seasonal incentive for responding to conservation events. Participants who respond to every conservation event in a season will receive a “Summer Streak” bonus of $20.
How to Apply
- Before you begin, have your charger and/or EV account login information handy. You will need your login information for the final enrollment step.
- Fill out the enrollment form.
- Connect your Device to the ChargeSmart platform.
- You can add an eligible EV and/or charger.
See the Program Manual for further details.