I did not find any information about PSE&G NJ's EVSE incentive on these forums so I thought I'd post here. Note: PSE&G LI has a different program. PSE&G NJ has an incentive (as of Jan 2022) to reimburse you up-to $1,500 spent towards installing an EVSE at your home. This does not include the cost of the "approved" EVSE itself, but includes the cost of upgrading your panel, running a cable to your EVSE, permit costs etc. What is an "approved" EVSE you say? Currently PSE&G will reimburse said costs if you install a ChargePoint or Juicebox EVSE that is capable of transmitting usage data back to PSE&G. Sorry, Tesla owners, Wall chargers are not on the approved list yet. What's more, PSE&G NJ will give you a bill credit for the difference between the higher RS (Residential Service) and lower RLM (Residential Load Management) or "time of use" rate when you charge your EV at off-peak hours. But wait there's more...PSE&G will also make upgrades from their Point of Service to your panel up to $5,000 if you have an older service that does not support, say a 200amp service. I have a detached garage so I got an electrician to run a 240V cable from my basement, where my panel is, to my garage and terminate it at a 14-50 outlet. Cost me about $1,500 for the installation and permit costs. My application to PSE&G has been approved so I should get all of this back by check. This is what PSE&G NJ says Residential smart charging customers are eligible for: Up to $1,500 toward the behind the meter installation of a residential Level 2 charger Up to $5,000 of pole to meter utility service upgrades (if needed) Credit on charging during off-peak periods to help lower your bill Electric Vehicle Program - PSE&G (pseg.com) The fine print. Make sure you read this link carefully before you spend any money. You are not reimbursed for the cost of the EVSE. PSE&G - Customer Electric Vehicle (pseg.com)
Did PSE&G impose any requirements on who you could hire to do the work? I know the state or town might have a licensure requirement but does PSE&G have any requirements? Thanks
NYS doesn't have statewide licensure for electricians but some counties and cities do - like NYC. So, PSE&G wanted evidence of licensure. Did they also want evidence of having pulled a permit? Thanks
Yes, they need you to send them a copy of the permit. Here is what they say on their terms page. PSE&G - Customer Electric Vehicle (pseg.com) As to the licensure requirement. Here is some more information from their website. https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/myservicepublic/electricvehicles
PSE&G posted a credit to my account. I guess that is their default method. I emailed them to ask if I could get a check instead and they said they can do that. I never requested the check though. The credit works just fine for me.
