RFP EM-008-2026

Public Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers

Efficiency Maine is offering $2.3 million to install and operate public Level 2 EV chargers at multifamily, business, and public properties through this competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). Efficiency Maine will reimburse awardees under this RFP up to 80% of total eligible project costs up to $12,000 per networked Level 2 port. A minimum of four ports per site is required, and the maximum incentive is $120,000 per site. Charger projects must be physically located in Maine, and the municipalities listed in section 3.1 of the RFP are the highest priority.

Awardees will need to comply with extensive federal requirements. For full requirements and details, please read the RFP and its associated documents.

For EV charger incentives for home and private workplaces, click here.

Documents

• Request for Proposal (PDF)
• Attachment A – Project Cost Form (.xlsx)
• Attachment B – Grant Agreement (.docx)
  • Rider A – Federal Requirements for CFI Funded Level 2 EV Chargers (PDF)
  • FHWA 1273 – Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (PDF)
• Attachment C – IRS form W-9 (PDF)
• Responses to Questions (PDF)

Additional Materials

• About Public Charging: Informational page on public charging.
• Installing Level 2 EV Chargers: Guide to installing Level 2 EV chargers at commercial and public properties from Efficiency Maine.
• Maine Accessible EV Charging Guide and Checklists: Guide to locating and installing accessible EV chargers for public use.
• EPRI’s Vetted Product List: Resource to help find EV charging equipment.
• Operation and Maintenance: U.S. Department of Energy’s information about operation and maintenance for public chargers.

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