For those of us in Michigan

Also, if you are in DTE’s area, they are offering $500 if you purchase a L2 EVSE and switch to their EV rate plan.


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I looked into this a while back. The requirements for the rebate gave me pause.

Applicant must agree to participate in Consumers Energy’s Residential Time of Use Rate
Applicant must agree to authorize Consumers Energy to enable demand response capability
Applicant must agree to authorize Level 2 charger’s network provider to share electric consumption data with Consumers Energy
Applicant must agree to provide proof of approved electrical inspection, if applicable
Applicant must select and provide proof of purchase of Level 2 charger from PowerMIDrive Program’s Approved List

My understanding is from talking with Consumers is that the Residential Time of Use Rate for off-peak hours is considerably higher than what we have now and would be even higher during peak hours. From what I understood it didn't look like it would take very long to eat up the rebate in higher rates.

We are doing fine with the Level 1 charging for now.

 

The rebate is now up to $500 for residential. I also paused on this for reasons listed by @Danks , even though I recently installed an approved level 2 EVSE. In addition, my solar system complicates things at my house, so I'm going to pass on this. However, I think the commercial L2 stations installation rebates have great potential and I'm encouraging CE to continue this program in a Phase 2.

 

When you get a chance, could you post up info on DTE's EV rate plan?

 

I googled this DTE "PEV" page. Unfortunately, the page describes an EVSE program that expires December 31, 2014, so it's slightly out of date.

 

I saw that too and it’s why I asked. I know the director of Consumers’ EV programs and I’m meeting with him next month. I’m sure he’s aware of DTE’s programs but I want to be well-informed too.

 

The whole house D1.2 or D1.8 Time of Day plans will qualify.
https://www.newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/23195474-a4d1-4d38-aa30-a4426fd3336b/WholeHouseRateOptions.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

If you pick the D1.9 experimental EV time of day plan, you would need a second meter installed.

See more details here.
https://newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/dte-web/home/service-request/residential/electric/pev/pev-res-charge-frwd

If you are trying to evaluate the different options, I suggest you opt in to the DTE insight program where you are able to see how much energy you use throughout the day. With that, it’ll help you see if the plans will save you money. Charging and using most of your home’s energy during off peak times is your best bet to save money with Time of Day plans.


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I will be very interested to see if you get approval. The variable rate really complicates net metering for CE because their highest rates coincide with your highest solar output. If they net metered that, they could owe you (and me) a lot of kWs.

 

Here's the current rebate program from DTE. Unfortunately, it only applies to cars purchased this year.