Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program

Eligible Customer Class(es): NON-RESIDENTIAL

Description: To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions, RMLD offers a rebate to non-residential customers who install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their facility within RMLD’s service territory.

Incentive Amount: Up to $1,500 per charging station (single or dual port)

Maximum Incentive: Not to exceed 50% of total installed (labor and materials) costs excluding tax.

Rebate Limitations: Limit 15 charging stations per location per year.

Eligible Products/Equipment: Level 2, 240-volt, plug-in electric vehicle charger (single or dual port)

Other Requirements:

  • The customer shall provide, or authorize the EV charger manufacturer to provide RMLD with access to their charging data.
  • The station must be installed by a licensed electrician.
  • An RMLD Utility Authorization Number (UAN) is required. 
  • A Town Wiring Inspection is required post-installation (A Town Electrical Permit is a prerequisite to the wiring inspection).

Process Steps:

  • Pre-Installation:
    • The contractor must call RMLD at 781-942-6598 to obtain a Utility Authorization Number (UAN).
    • The contractor must obtain a Town Electrical Permit.
  • Post-Installation:
    • The contractor must ensure that the Wiring Inspection is completed.

How to Apply: Submit application and supporting documentation via RMLD’s Online Customer Rebate Portal. 

Required Supporting Documentation:

  • Proof of Purchase (must include description of item, total cost of materials and labor, purchase date, and purchased from)
  • Equipment Specification Sheet
  • Photo of the installed EV charging station
  • Photo of serial number on the EV charging station
  • Signed Commercial Customer EV Data Sharing Agreement, which will be emailed for e-signature after the application is submitted

Application Deadline: Application and supporting documentation must be received within 180 days of final wiring inspection.

Payment Method: Rebate will be issued as a check.

Noteworthy changes from previous version of program:

05.11.21 – Updated application deadline language from “submitted” to “received.”

01.20.21 – Other Requirements and Process Steps updated to include pre-installation UAN and electrical permit requirements, and post-installation wiring inspection requirements.  Addition of Customer Data Sharing requirement.

Effective Date: January 20, 2021