ALABAMA STATE INCENTIVES

Alabama EV Charging Incentives

Alabama Power Rebate & Make Ready Program

Commercial customers may take advantage of Alabama Power's Make Ready Program, allowing for costs associated with Level 2 or Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger installation to be rebated. If installing Level 2 charging with a minimum of four (4) ports, customers may receive up to $2,000 per port. For DC installations, customers may receive up to $20,000, dependent on the power output of the charger. Typical costs covered include underground electrical work, panel upgrades, site improvements needed for charging, and more. Applications will be accepted until funding has been exhausted.

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Alabama Lighting Incentives for Multifamily Properties

  • The AlabamaSAVES (Sustainable and Verifiable Energy Savings) Program provides low-interest financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. It's designed to help commercial and industrial entities, including multifamily property owners, implement energy-saving measures such as upgrading outdoor lighting fixtures. This program is administered by Abundant Power, and more information can be found on their website: AlabamaSAVES Program.

  • The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administers the State Energy Program, which provides grants to support energy efficiency improvements. While these grants have primarily been awarded to local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations, multifamily property owners may be eligible, especially if the property serves low-income residents or is owned by a nonprofit entity. These grants have been used for projects like installing energy-efficient LED lighting in various facilities across the state.

  • Some utility companies in Alabama offer rebates and incentives for customers who install energy-efficient measures, including outdoor lighting upgrades. It's advisable to contact your local utility provider to inquire about available programs that could assist with the cost of upgrading outdoor lighting fixtures.

  • Alabama has enabled commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, which allows property owners to finance energy efficiency improvements through a voluntary assessment on their property tax bill. While there are currently no active PACE programs in the state, this financing mechanism could become available in the future, providing another avenue for funding outdoor lighting upgrades.