Public Charger Rebates | Consumers Energy

Up to $7,500 Rebate

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You can qualify for a rebate of up to $7,500 for the installation of a Public Level 2 charger for a site location that will be open and accessible to residents of a Multi-Dwelling Unit such as an apartment building.

You can qualify for up to $5,000 in Public Level 2 Rebates for accommodation/hospitality sites where overnight charging is likely to occur (e.g., hotels, campgrounds, B&Bs)

To receive the rebate, you must:

Be a Consumers Energy electric service business customer
Install at least one Public Level 2 Charging Station from PowerMIDrive's approved list
Act fast to receive a rebate – the total number of chargers available is limited
Rebates are paid upon completion of installation. Limit one (1) rebate per site.

REBATE CRITERIA: LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATION APPLICANTS

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:
- Install chargers within Consumers Energy’s electric service territory
- Own, lease, or operate the site within Consumers Energy’s electric service territory
- Install a minimum of two (2) Level 2 charge ports per site to qualify for a rebate
- Achieve installation and operational status within six months of rebate commitment date to guarantee rebate award

Level 2 charger rebates will be reserved for commercial or industrial customers in the accommodation/hospitality sector (e.g., hotels, campgrounds, B&Bs) and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) locations where the charging station users will be tenants (e.g., apartments, condominiums, cooperative housing)
- A total of 100 Level 2 rebates are available for the program, to include:
  - 90 Level 2 rebates of up to $5,000 per site for accommodation/hospitality sector locations
  - 10 Level 2 rebates of up to $7,500 per site for MDU locations
Rebates are limited to one (1) per site.

LEVEL 2 SITE HOST REQUIREMENTS:

Agree to authorize Level 2 charging station’s network provider to share charger’s electric use data with Consumers Energy
Select and install Level 2 charging stations from the PowerMIDrive Program’s Approved List
Commit to digital or physical signage to create visibility and guidance for effective utilization of Level 2 chargers
Commit to providing a dedicated parking space for each charge port installed
If installing a separately metered Level 2 charger, agree to enroll on a commercial time of use (TOU) rate plan to encourage overnight charging
Agree to participate in Consumers Energy surveys related to its experience with participation in the PowerMIDrive program

Follow this rebate process:

Click on “register for a public level 2 charger rebate application” link on this page. You will be redirected to our PowerClerk registration page
Register for a new account to begin the rebate application.
Once registered, click on the box in the upper left titled “new commercial application,” complete the form, and click “submit.” You are not under any obligation to proceed with installing a charger if you decide against it in the future.
If your application is selected for a rebate, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your interest in installing a charger and receiving the rebate.
If you decide to move forward, you will receive an additional email outlining next steps, including charger and installer selection.
You are responsible for scheduling a date and time for charger installation at your site directly with the installer,
Once installation is complete, log back in to PowerClerk and submit all necessary information (i.e., picture of installed charger, installation invoice, etc.) to complete the rebate process.
Once submitted, we’ll review the information and confirm the charger is online. Upon confirmation, the rebate gets processed.

Apply for your Public Level 2 Charger Rebate

Click the green button below to register for a Public Level 2 Charger Rebate application.