Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program

Eligible Customer Class(es): RESIDENTIAL

Description: To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions, RMLD offers a rebate to customers who purchase an electric vehicle (EV) charger that is installed at their residence within RMLD’s service territory.

Incentive Amount: Up to $750.00

Maximum Incentive: 100% of equipment costs (excluding tax).

Rebate Limitations: Limit two rebates per customer every five years.

Eligible Products/Equipment:

• Level 2 Network Enabled[1] Electric Vehicle Charging Station that is installed at the customer’s residence within RMLD’s service territory. Level 1 chargers are not eligible. Wiring and installation costs are not eligible.

Other Requirements:

• The Customer shall enroll in the RMLD’s Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 Rate for a minimum of one year.
• The customer shall provide, or authorize the EV charger manufacturer or their vehicle 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).
• EXCEPTION: If the station is to be plugged into an existing 240-VAC outlet, then no wiring inspection is required for the rebate to be paid.

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 Town 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, purchase date, price paid, and purchased from) 
• Equipment Specification Sheet
• Photo of the installed EV Charger
• Photo of serial number on the EV Charger
• Signed Customer Data Sharing and Time-of-Use Rate 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 bill credit.

Noteworthy changes from previous version of program:

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

02.12.21 – Exception regarding wiring inspection with existing 240-VAC outlet added under Other Requirements.

01.20.21 - Other Requirements and Process Steps updated to include pre-installation UAN and electrical permit requirements, and post-installation wiring inspection requirements.

07.01.19 - Changes to incentive amount and maximum incentive; addition of Customer Data Sharing and Time-of-Use requirements.