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Instant electric vehicle (EV) rebates up to $4,500 for cars and $8,000 for work vans. See if your business qualifies for enhanced EV rebates – Learn More

At Work: Electric Vehicles and Charging Solutions

Thinking about installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at your business or switching your fleet to EVs? Our video library and other resources can help you understand how EVs work and why businesses in Maine and around the world are making the switch to EVs.

Funding for Public EV Charging Stations

Incentives are now available for public Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in rural communities. Local governments, businesses, tribal governments, and non-profits in eligible towns may apply for this FON. Projects at local government-owned properties, tribal properties, and public libraries are eligible for enhanced incentives. Click here to learn more about this opportunity. Applications are open until June 30, 2023.

Installing Public and Commercial EV Chargers

Installing Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Installing Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers: Guide to installing Level 2 EV chargers at commercial and public properties from Efficiency Maine.

Reasons-to-Install-a-Public-EV-Charger
Reasons to Install a Public EV Charger
EV chargers attract customers and visitors, add value to rental housing, and improve employee satisfaction. See why more businesses, workplaces, schools, and multi-unit dwellings are offering EV charging.
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What Makes a Good EV Charging Site
What Makes a Good EV Charging Site?
If your property has a parking lot where drivers park their cars for 1.5 hours or more, it may be a good place to install EV chargers. Discover some things you might want to consider when installing a Level 2 charger.
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Electrical Requirements for Electric Vehicles
Electrical Panel Requirements
Are you the property manager for a business, workplace, multi-unit dwelling, or other public site? Watch our new video to learn what to consider when installing an EV charger electrical panel for one or more Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.
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Finding the Right Equipment and Installers
Finding the Right Equipment and Installers
Decisions. Decisions. It can be tough choosing the right type of electric vehicle charging equipment and finding a qualified installer for chargers at businesses, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. Check out our video for some tips.
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Installing Level 2 EV Chargers

Are you considering installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at a public site, workplace, or multiunit dwelling? Efficiency Maine’s upcoming webinar will cover selecting charging equipment, choosing a site, collecting payments, and more. The webinar will be offered on:

EV Charger Installation Resources

  • List of Maine EV Charging Service Providers: These companies have experience installing, supplying, and providing project management assistance for EV charging stations. 
  • Qualified Partners: Find an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner near you with experience installing Level 2 chargers. Select “Electric Vehicle Chargers” on the list of service options.
About EV Charging Additional EV Resources

You can sign up to receive notifications about funding opportunities and other EV program announcements from Efficiency Maine here. Be sure to select the box for “Electric Vehicle Notices.”

Electric Vehicle Rebates

Efficiency Maine offers instant rebates for eligible battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at participating Maine car dealers. Eligible BEVs and PHEVs direct from a manufacturer are eligible for mail-in rebates. Click on the adjacent yellow links to learn more about electric vehicles, how charging works, and how to get a rebate.