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DCFC Charger Rebates
With the Consumers Energy PowerMIDrive™ program, commercial customers can earn a rebate of up to $70,000 for the installation of a DCFC charger on their property.
Up to $70,000 Rebate
DC Fast Chargers are the fastest and most powerful electric vehicle charging stations available. They are a fantastic draw for electric vehicle-owning customers and provide a valuable community service.
To qualify for a rebate, you must:
- Be a Consumers Energy electric business customer
- Install at least one approved charger at your business
- Act fast to receive a rebate - the total number available is limited
- Rebates are paid upon completion of installation
REBATE CRITERIA: DCFC STATION SITE HOST APPLICANTS
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must install DCFC station within Consumers Energy's electric service territory
- Applicant must own, lease or operate the site within Consumers Energy’s electric service territory
- Applicant must be located within close proximity to a highway or main thoroughfare
- Applicant must be located in areas that have amenities to accommodate a minimum of 30-minute dwell time parking (e.g., restaurant, retail store, restroom facilities)
- Applicant must comply with all applicable construction and electrical requirements within the local jurisdiction
- Applicant may be eligible for one or two DCFC station rebates per site, as determined by Consumers Energy’s DCFC infrastructure strategy
- Applicant may also apply for Level 2 charging station rebates in addition to DCFC rebates if all requirements are satisfied
DCFC SITE HOST REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must agree to authorize DCFC station’s network provider to share electric consumption data with Consumers Energy
- Applicant must agree to authorize Consumers Energy to enable demand response capability at the DCFC station
- DCFC stations must have a dedicated parking space for each charge cord
- DCFC stations must be selected from PowerMIDrive Program’s Approved List
- DCFC stations must be deployed in visible, safe and accessible locations
- Applicant must commit to digital or physical signage to create visibility & guidance for effective utilization of DCFC station
- Applicant must commit to a charging station maintenance agreement and 24hr uptime commitment
- Applicant must commit to incorporate electrical supply and panel capacity for future expansion of one or more DCFC station in the future
- Applicant must commit to participate in the applicable network subscriptions for the duration of the program
- Applicant must agree to complete installation within 6-12 months of approval