Utah incentives for charging equipment

Incentives are available to Utah customers on Rate Schedules 1, 2, 2E, 3, 6, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 23, 31, and 32.

Yes. Residential customers who drive electric vehicles can qualify for incentives for Level 2 charging equipment, and also have the option to sign up for time-of-use rates.

Eligible Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) must be:

• New
• Certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or equivalent Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
• Installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all state and local codes, permitting and inspection requirements
• Review equipment at Go Electric Drive or Plug In America

Non-residential customers

Level 2 Projects: Qualifying customers must purchase a qualified electric vehicle charger and complete the application below along with required documentation.

Level 2 Charger Application - Word
Review a list of equipment at Go Electric Drive or Plug In America

DC Fast Charger Projects: Prior to starting a project, interested customers must complete an application and receive pre-approval to receive a DC Fast Charger incentive. Once Rocky Mountain Power reviews your initial application, a project approval or denial will be communicated to the customer. Once approved, and upon completion of the project, the customer can finalize the application and submit the required documentation to receive their incentive.

DC Fast Charger Application - Word
Questions? Please email us

Grant-based Custom Projects: Prior to starting a project, customers must complete an application and provide detailed project information. Rocky Mountain Power will review the applications and will provide a grant offer to customers if their project application is approved. Once the customer completes the project as approved in their application, the grant will be issued to the customer. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Custom Project Funding Application - Word
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Once an application is completed with all the required documentation for an eligible project or equipment, an incentive will be issued within 45 days.

Yes, for DC Fast chargers, the maximum incentive available per customer annually is $75,000.  Also the maximum incentive from all funding sources (state, federal, utility, etc.) cannot exceed 75% of all eligible project costs.

AC Level 2 chargers require 240-volt electricity similar to the plug used to power a typical clothes dryer in a home. The demand for a Level 2 chargers will vary between 3.3 to 6.6 kilowatts depending on the charger and the electric vehicle.

DC Fast Chargers require 480-volt 3-phase power to operate. A DC Fast Charger draws 50 kW of demand.

If you have questions about your current power rating or available capacity, please contact us at ev@rockymountainpower.net.

The cost of using electricity to fuel vehicles is significantly less than gas for internal combustion engines. Cost comparisons can be reviewed at energy.gov/maps/egallon#. Rates will also vary based on your current rate schedule and electricity demand.

For fleet owners, cost savings and environmental sustainability are often priorities. Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles provide a unique opportunity to meet your business goals. Rocky Mountain Power's electric vehicle fleet program is a way for Utah fleets to add electric vehicles and charging infrastructure with great incentives of up to $5,000 off electric vehicles and 75% off charging equipment. Contact us to learn more.