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    PG&E EV Charge Network: Free Infrastructure + Per-Port Rebates

    PG&E's EV Charge Network and EV Fleet programs cover 100% of utility-side electrical work and provide additional rebates up to $9,500 per Level 2 port for qualifying Northern California sites.

    Quick Answer

    PG&E pays 100% of utility-side make-ready costs for commercial EV chargers in PG&E territory, plus rebates up to $9,500 per Level 2 port and significant DC fast charger rebates for multifamily, workplace, public, and fleet sites.

    Category

    Utility

    Max Award

    100% of make-ready costs + per-port rebates up to $9,500

    Funding Type

    Utility infrastructure + rebate

    Timeline

    9–18 months from application to energization

    Administrator: Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyStatus: Open — multiple programs by site type

    Program Overview

    PG&E's EV Charge Network is the Northern California equivalent of SCE Charge Ready. It eliminates make-ready electrical infrastructure costs — typically $50K–$200K per site — for commercial properties in PG&E's 70,000-square-mile service territory.

    PG&E runs parallel programs for different segments: EV Charge Network (multifamily, workplace, public), EV Fleet (commercial fleets and transit), and EV Charge Schools. Each has its own funding pool and rebate structure.

    Per-port rebates of up to $9,500 (Level 2) and DC fast charger rebates push the recovery rate higher than SCE in many cases. Combined with 30C, CALeVIP, and BAAQMD/SJVAPCD incentives, projects in PG&E territory routinely recover 85%+ of total cost.

    Funding Details

    Make-ready infrastructure100% covered by PG&E
    L2 port rebateUp to $9,500 per port
    DCFC rebateUp to $25,000 per charger (program-dependent)
    DAC bonusHigher rebates in disadvantaged communities
    Site capVaries by sub-program

    Eligibility

    • Property must be in PG&E service territory
    • Site type matches active sub-program (workplace, MUD, fleet, public)
    • Equipment from PG&E-approved list
    • Networked charging with payment processing for public sites
    • Site host commits to 10-year operation
    • Minimum charger quantity per program

    Best For

    Workplaces · Multifamily housing · Fleet depots · Schools · Public sites in PG&E territory

    How to Apply for PG&E EV Charge Network

    Estimated timeline: 9–18 months from application to energization

    1. 1

      Confirm PG&E service territory

      Verify PG&E serves your property at pge.com/serviceareafinder. Many Northern CA cities have municipal utilities (SMUD, Roseville, Palo Alto) that are not PG&E.

    2. 2

      Identify the right sub-program

      Choose between EV Charge Network (workplace/MUD/public), EV Fleet (commercial fleets), or EV Charge Schools based on your property type and use case.

    3. 3

      Submit interest form

      Apply through pge.com/electricvehicles. PG&E assigns a program manager who guides you through eligibility verification.

    4. 4

      Site assessment and design

      PG&E engineer visits to scope make-ready requirements. Site owner approves design and signs participation agreement.

    5. 5

      PG&E completes make-ready construction

      PG&E designs, permits, and builds utility-side infrastructure at no cost to the site owner. Timelines vary 6–14 months depending on complexity.

    6. 6

      Install, commission, and claim rebates

      Site owner installs approved chargers. PG&E energizes. Rebates paid post-commissioning, typically within 60–90 days.

    Stacking with Other Programs

    PG&E EV Charge Network stacks with the federal 30C tax credit, CALeVIP, BAAQMD/SJVAPCD air district incentives, and the LCFS revenue stream. The make-ready coverage replaces what would otherwise be the largest single cost line item, dramatically improving project IRR.

    Common Mistakes That Disqualify Applications

    • Choosing the wrong sub-program (e.g., applying to EV Fleet for a public site)
    • Pre-purchasing chargers not on PG&E's approved equipment list
    • Underestimating PG&E construction queue — start application 12+ months ahead
    • Missing the networked + payment-processing requirement for public sites

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    Related Incentive Programs

    Federal

    NEVI

    Up to 80% of project costs (typically $1M–$2.5M per site)

    State

    CALeVIP

    Up to $80,000 per DC fast charger; up to $7,500 per Level 2 port

    Federal

    30C Tax Credit

    30% of equipment cost, up to $100,000 per single charging port

    Utility

    SCE Charge Ready

    100% of make-ready electrical infrastructure (typically $50K–$200K per site)

    Utility

    SDG&E Power Your Drive

    100% of make-ready + significant equipment rebates

    Air District

    SCAQMD

    Up to $80,000 per DC fast charger; $5,000 per Level 2 port