Now that you know the basics of SCE’s Charge Ready Program, it’s time to dive into the details. We offer our insightful tools and comprehensive educational resources to decision makers like you seeking to join the EV movement. Helping you become a part of a carbon neutral California is what we do best.
Application Resources
We are excited to work with you to get EV charging equipment up and running for your business or organization. The application process has many components, but we’re here to help. start your EV evolution.
We break down the elements of a Charge Ready application to kick
- Charging Equipment Approved Product List
- Rule 29 Fact Sheet
- Charge Ready Small Site Rebate Program Guidelines
- Small Site Rebate Charge Ready Application Portal Guide
- Digital CAD File Requirements
- Grant of Easement Sample
- Small Site Rebate Program Agreement Sample
- New Construction Rebate Program Agreement Sample
- Charge Ready Program Guidelines
- Safety Requirements Checklist
- Turn-Key Installation Agreement Sample
- Sample Civil Plan
- Charging Infrastructure & Rebate Agreement Sample
- Site Plan Job Aid
- Charging Infrastructure and Rebate (CIR) & Turn-Key Installation Application Portal Guide
- Customer-Side Make-Ready Rebate Option Charge Ready Application Portal Guide
- New Construction Rebate Charge Ready Application Portal Guide
- New Construction Rebate Program Guidelines
- Charge Ready REBATE SUMMARY VALUES
- CR_Customer-Side Make-Ready Infrastructure Self-Install Program Agreement Sample
- Customer Side Make Ready - Detailed Site Design Guide

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Post-installation Tools
We’re here to help even after your Charge Ready EV charging equipment is installed. The following resources are meant to assist rebate recipients navigate life as a green energy leader: registration, monthly reports, safety checklists, and more.
- Small Site Rebate Post-Construction Guide
- Customer Side Make Ready Post-Construction Guide
- New Construction Rebate Post-Construction Guide
- Rebate Assignment Form
- EVITP and IBEW Labor Attestation Form
- Charging Equipment Registration Instructions
- Infrastructure Acceptance and Approval Certificate
- Participant Installed Make-Ready Cost Breakdown
- Charging Equipment Usage Data Monthly Report Instructions
- Charging Equipment Usage Data Monthly Report Template
- Charging Equipment Usage Data Portal Session Template
- Testament of Compliance with Safety Requirements Checklist
EV Charging Station Resources
Approved Product List
We developed an Approved Product List (APL) to identify EV charging stations that meet various functional, technical, and safety requirements. Program participants are required to choose their equipment from the APL.
Charge Port Estimator
Our Charge Port Estimator tool helps you estimate the number of EV charging station ports your property will need based on your total number of parking spaces, location type, and more.
Trade Pros and Vendors
We are eager to work with third-party companies and vendors to help SCE customers implement electric vehicle charging station projects. Our network of EV charging vendors, contractors, architects, engineers, design professionals, distributors, project managers, and consultants have the opportunity to help customer organizations through the Charge Ready program.
Fact Sheets
- Charge Ready Fact Sheet: Get a quick overview of all program options: Charging Infrastructure and Rebate, New Construction Rebate, Small Site Rebate and Direct Current Fast Charging.
- New Construction Rebate Fact Sheet: The New Construction Rebate Fact Sheet outlines the basic program information for interested decision makers involved in new residential construction.
- EV Rates Fact Sheet: Businesses with EV charging stations should familiarize themselves with the three different Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate plan options available to those with EV charging equipment outlined in this fact sheet.
- Small Site Rebate Fact Sheet: The Small Site Rebate Fact Sheet outlines the basic program information for interested decision-makers involved in installing four or fewer EV charging station ports.
- Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Fact Sheet: The DCFC Fact Sheet outlines the basic program information for interested decision-makers and property owners wanting to install two or more DCFC charging station ports.
Guides
- Quick Reference Guide: Our informative Quick Reference Guide outlines the process from application to implementation for both our Charging Infrastructure and Rebate and Turn-Key Installation options.
- Interactive Program Guidebook: A visual guide for multi-family, commercial, and public property owners to understand the basics of EVs and EV charging infrastructure installation.
- Charge Ready Program Guidelines: An overall guide to the Charge Ready Program, including program specifics, eligibility, and process for the Charging Infrastructure and Rebate program.
- New Construction Rebate Program: Guidelines: Our New Construction Rebate Program Guidelines lays out the rebate program for new commercial buildings under construction. Those breaking ground could qualify for savings.
- Small Site Rebate Program Guidelines: This guide has information about the Small Site Rebate Program. The program offers financial support through rebates for the purchase and installation of four or fewer qualifying ports.
- Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Program Guidelines: The guide has detailed information about the DCFC Program, including program requirements, customer-side infrastructure design requirements, and rebate information.
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