Electric vehicle charging

Electric vehicle charging programs and rebates

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly common and gaining in popularity. With major vehicle manufacturers planning to go fully electric by 2035 - 2040, you may be considering an EV. 

If you are bringing home a new EV, you’ll need a charging station for it! WH recommends consulting with a licensed electrician prior to installing your new charging station. WH offers three Energy-Saving Programs for EV charging that will help keep your charging costs low!

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A Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) rebate of up to $500 is available toward the purchase or installation of a new hardwired, 240-volt, Level 2 wall-mount charging station. An additional, separate meter needs to be installed to participate in WH's Energy-Saving Programs.

Please note that once you have chosen a charging program, you may not be able to switch to a different program, as different metering equipment is required for each program.

The EV must be a battery electric vehicle (BEV), and have a minimum of 4.5kW charger rating in order to qualify.

ADDITIONAL REBATE INFORMATION:

Enrollment in an electric vehicle charging program is required to receive a rebate. Rebates are only available on new installations.

Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) rebates are applied as a bill credit on the member’s WH electric account once the final inspection is completed. Rebates are paid on a first-come, first-served basis. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) do not qualify for rebates. Please allow six to eight weeks for rebate processing after installation.

EV charging Energy-Saving Programs

WH offers three Energy-Saving Programs related to electric vehicle (EV) charging.

For all three programs, please note:

  • Energy rate is not subject to Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
  • Will require a separate meter socket to be installed outside the home.
  • The EV must be all-electric and have a minimum of 4.5 kW charger rating to qualify.
  • Requires the use of a hardwired, 24-volt, wall-mounted Level 2 charging station.

Electric Vehicle Overnight Storage Charging Program*

  • Energy rate during charging time is $.06434 per kWh.
  • Charging time is approximately eight hours per day, from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
  • Charging is not available all other hours.

Electric Vehicle Time-Of-Use Program*

  • Energy rate varies based on time of day EV is being charged.
    • 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ $0.12782 per kWh
    • 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ $0.30154 per kWh
    • 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. @ $0.06434 per kWh
  • Charging is available 24/7.

Electric Vehicle Subscription Program*

  • $35 each month for charging your electric vehicle between the times of 10:00 p.m.- 5:00 a.m.
    • Energy rate varies when EV is being charged other times during the day.
      • 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ $0.12782 per kWh
      • 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ $0.30154 per kWh
  • Cost is $35 per vehicle. If a household owns two EVs, the cost is $70.
  • Charging is available 24/7.
  • For this program only, the vehicle may be all-electric or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It must have a minimum of 4.5kW charger rating to qualify.

Download information about EV Energy-Saving Programs

*Certain restrictions apply.

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