MASSACHUSETTS STATE INCENTIVES
Massachusetts EV Charging Incentives for Multifamily Properties
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Commercial customers receiving service from Braintree Electric Light Department may receive a rebate up to $3,000 for a Level 2 EV charging station purchase and up to $3,000 for the installation of the station, for a total of up to $6,000. Stations must be dual-port and can be installed for public access, multi-family dwellings, workplaces, fleets or at educational campuses. Customers may stack the incentive with MassEVIP funding and may only receive one rebate per service address. Pre-approval is required.
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Unitil, through their EV Ready2Charge program, is offering business customers funding for installation of EV chargers up to $77,000 for Level 2 EV sites and/or up to $143,000 for DCFC EV sites. Funding may be applied towards electrical infrastructure upgrades and/or work needed to install charging equipment. There is limited funding available per product type installed, so customers are encouraged to inquire with Unitil prior to submitting a pre-approval application.
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Eversource Massachusetts is offering businesses up to 100% off the wiring to install EV chargers, as well as a rebate of 50-100% off the chargers themselves. Customers installing charging at large multifamily developments may qualify for these incentives.
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Hingham Municipal Light Plant offers commercial customers a rebate up to $3,000 for a Level 2 EV charging station purchase and up to $3,000 for the installation for a total of up to $6,000. Stations must be dual-port and can be installed for public access, multi-family dwellings, workplaces, fleets or at educational campuses. Customers may stack the incentive with MassEVIP funding and may only receive one rebate per service address. Pre-approval is required.
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Hudson Light & Power provides a rebate of up to $2,000 for entities meeting affordable housing requirements by the Towns of Hudson and Stow. Customers are limited to a rebate of $500 per charger, up to four charging stations. Level 2 EV chargers must be wi-fi enabled and the customer must provide proof of affordable housing certification in the form of a letter from the associated Town.
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The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) dedicates $14,000,000 of funding from the Climate Mitigation Trust (CMT) to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing Level 2 EV charging stations. Approximately $1M for Multi-Unit Dwelling & Educational Campus (MUDC) is allocated through the MassEVIP CMT funding and aims to provide 60% of eligible costs for purchasing and installing EV charging stations. Grant applications are submitted online and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted.
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National Grid in Massachusetts administers their Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) EV Charging Program to help property owners and developers install EV charging stations at properties with 5 or more units. The program may provide up to 100% funding of the electrical infrastructure costs and additional rebates on charging station equipment costs. Customers with more than 20 units may also be eligible to participate in the MUD EV-Ready Site plan assessment.
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Norwood Municipal Light Department offers commercial customers a rebate up to $6,000 for a Level 2 EV charging station purchase and installation. Stations must be dual-port and can be installed for public access, multi-family dwellings, workplaces, fleets or at educational campuses. Customers may stack the incentive with MassEVIP funding and may only receive one rebate per service address. Pre-approval is required.
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Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) offers a rebate to non-residential customers installing an EV charger at their facility within the service territory. Customers may receive a 50% rebate, up to $1,500 per station (single or dual port). Rebates are limited to 15 charging stations per location, per year and customers must provide charging data to RMLD. Installations must be completed and supporting documentation received within 180 days of the final wiring inspection.
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Concord Municipal Light Plants (CMLP) offers its commercial customers a rebate of up to $6,000 for the installation of a Level 2 EV charging station. Funding is available for both public facing and private use charging. Public charging stations may receive up to $3,000 for the charging equipment and up to $3,000 for the installation of the station. For private charging stations, customers may receive up to $2,250 for the equipment and up to $2,250 for the installation. Pre-approval is required and customers must receive an award letter prior to installation. Customers may stack CMLP's incentive with state incentives related to the purchase and installation of Level 2 charging stations.
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Westfield Gas & Electric (WG&E) commercial customers may receive a rebate in the form of an on-bill credit for purchasing and installing a Level 2 EV charger. Installation of a single-port charger may qualify for a $500 rebate, and a dual-port charger may qualify for a rebate up to $1,500. Customers may also participate in MassEVIP for incentives related to both hardware and installation costs, up to $50,000. Applications must be submitted within 60 days of installation and are limited to three (3) rebates per fiscal year.
Massachusetts Lighting Upgrade Incentives for Multifamily Properties
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Through a partnership with Eversource, EZ Energy Save offers exclusive lighting incentives and rebates in Massachusetts. They assist farms, businesses, and non-profits in upgrading their lighting to LED across Massachusetts. New lights can be as low as free, with customers only paying the prices quoted. The process involves submitting a quote online, receiving approval, and receiving lighting products usually within a week.
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The Massachusetts government provides a comprehensive guide to energy rebates and incentives available to consumers, businesses, and municipalities. This guide includes information on energy efficiency rebates, clean energy incentives, and programs offered by various utility companies and organizations across the state. It serves as a valuable resource for multifamily property owners seeking to upgrade their lighting systems and reduce energy costs.
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Mass Save provides instant incentives for businesses, including multifamily property owners, to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting solutions. These incentives are available at participating electrical distributors and cover LED fixtures with integral controls. The program offers rebates that can significantly reduce the upfront costs of lighting upgrades.
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National Grid offers energy-efficient services for multifamily buildings, including incentives for LED lighting upgrades. For buildings with five or more units, they provide incentives for energy efficiency improvements such as lighting, showerheads, aerators, and hot water pipe and tank insulation. These incentives aim to reduce energy consumption and improve overall building efficiency.