Program Overview
Multi-family housing properties located in designated Disadvantaged Communities may qualify to have SCE design, purchase, install, and operate EV charging equipment at their site using program funds. Participants will still be responsible for paying the associated utility bill, but any fees charged for the use of the stations will help to reduce those costs.
Program Highlights:
- SCE will leverage program funds to design, install, operate, and maintain the EV charging stations at no additional cost to the program participant. Participants would still be responsible for paying the associated utility bill, but any fees charged for the use of the stations will help to reduce those costs.
- First of its kind for multi-family properties in designated Disadvantaged Communities (DAC)
- This program is fully subscribed and is no longer accepting applications.
How It Works
Our Turn-Key Installation program is available to multi-family housing properties located in a designated qualifying Disadvantaged Community and provides full-service EV charging station installation, operation, and maintenance. This first of its kind program offering from SCE makes installing EV charging equipment completely hassle-free.
Eligibility Requirements
We’re here to help you save big with the Turn-Key Installation program. Qualifying non-governmental sites must also be located within SCE’s service territory and a customer of SCE.
Participant must enroll in a Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate plan, a qualifying Demand Response Program, and must also share pricing and usage data with SCE.
Turn-Key Installation Frequently Asked Questions
Turn-Key Installation FAQ
Yes, the Turn-Key Installation program was specifically designed for multi-family property sites located in top-quartile Disadvantaged Communities.
Multi-family properties are residential properties that are designed to accommodate two or more tenants with shared parking areas. Multi-family properties include the following and will be eligible for applicable multi-family rebates or program offerings:
- Apartment Buildings: Structure(s) containing two or more dwelling units that may also include common areas and facilities, e.g., entrances, lobby, elevators or stairs, mechanical space, walks, grounds, recreational facilities, and parking both covered and open.
- Retirement Communities, Townhomes, Condominiums: Residential communities with shared parking areas managed by an HOA or an equivalent association.
- Mobile Home Parks: Residential mobile home communities with shared parking areas.
- University & Military Housing: Student or military housing units or apartments with individual cooking facilities (except conventional dormitories and barracks with cafeteria-type kitchens).
- Timeshares: Vacation property communities with shared parking areas managed by an HOA or an equivalent association.
- Public Parking with Dedicated Overnight Resident Passes: Public parking lots designated for nearby multi-family residents for overnight parking. Stations can be open for public use during daytime hours.
Unlike Level 1 (L1), L2 requires a professionally installed charging station that can be hard-wired, or a cord set compatible with a 208/240-volt outlet. Charging at this level is much faster than L1, making it an attractive choice for many property owners and operators.
Top qualifying Disadvantaged Communities are designated by CalEPA with a standardized set of energy distribution variables such as geographic location, exposure to environmental hazards, economic opportunities, and more. To learn more about the top quartile Disadvantaged Community designation and see if you’re in one, view the Disadvantaged Community Map.
Staying ahead of the curve is vital for business and organization leaders of all kinds. As California moves to achieve its 2035 carbon-neutral goals, the wide-scale adoption of electric vehicles will play a vital role. Expanding the availability of EV charging station locations will help to support the existing and continued growth of the EV marketplace and position your business' ability to better meet your customers’ needs.
The shifting landscape translates to opportunities for owners and operators of multi-family housing property sites to attract and retain tenants. Find out how other businesses have found success with Charge Ready.
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