Rebates for Condos/apartments.

 

Incentives do not apply to new construction; pre-approval is required. The amount of the rebate depends on when the building was constructed and how this relates to municipal bylaws requiring EV-Ready parking stalls.

1.      Constructed prior to municipal bylaws:

Up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of eligible, new level 2 (208V or 240V) charging stations or energized outlets to a maximum of $14,000 (no more than $2,000 per station) Dual ports count as two.

2.      Constructed after municipal bylaws:

Up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of eligible, new level 2 (208V or 240V) charging stations to a maximum of $5,000 (no more than$350 per station) Dual ports count as two.

 

Documents Required:

·         Quote of work.

·         Proof of approval form.

·         Contractor consultation form.

These forms can be obtained on our website https://www.ev-solve.com

 

Eligible Costs:

·         Purchase of the charging station.

·         Labour and construction costs for the installation of the charging station and associated conduit by a licensed electrical contractor.

·         Site assessments of the buildings requirements and costs to install EV charging infrastructure.

o   Analysis of electrical capacity.

o   Reviewing panel capacity.

o   Review physical electrical set up in building and identifying points of inter connection.

o   Identification of potential design options for up to 100% electrification.

·         Electrical and other related permits.

·         Parking and electrical design to accommodate the charging stations and conduit.

·         EV parking signage.

 

 

Ineligible Costs:

·         Installation of non-EV charging infrastructure.

·         Administration, such as communication between parties, copy or documentation fees.

·         Painting of parking area.

·         Monthly or annual subscription fees.

·         Taxes paid on charging stations, labour etc.

·         Charging infrastructure already required under regulation, building codes or other programs.

 

EV charger requirements:

 

·         Be approved for sale and use in Canada (cUL, cETL, CSA certification);

·         Be a Level 2 (208 or 240 Volt) station, and feature a SAE J1772 standard plug head;

·         Be purchased, not leased;

·         Be a permanent installation;

·         Be networked. A networked level 2 charger must be connected to a central

·         system via standard internet protocol. The communication to the central

·         system can be either an open protocol (such as OCPP, OpenADR, or other) or a

proprietary system; and

·         Be installed by a licensed electrical contractor.

 

To provide for future EV growth within the MURB, the Applicant must also ensure that

their licensed electrician installs oversized conduit according to the following

requirements:

·         Must install over-sized conduit that allows for at a minimum 6 Level 2 charging

stations at 40A each, or the total number of parking stalls, whichever comes

first.

·         Must run conduit (pre-wiring not required) to provide future service to all

parking stalls, or 30m into the parking area, whichever comes first;

·         Must install junction boxes at intervals for future runoffs; and

·         Must include a label stating “FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONLY” in

conspicuous places at the service panel/sub-panel and along the conduit

raceway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be eligible, applicants must agree to a potential site visit to verify program

requirements have been completed.

Once pre-approved for a rebate, applicants must purchase and install eligible EV

charging equipment, and complete applications within four months or by March 31,

2020, whichever comes first. Only costs incurred after application approval, and

before the deadline to install, will be considered eligible. Customers that complete

applications after March 31, 2020 will be placed on waitlists and will receive rebates

pending additional funding becoming available.

 

To apply for this Program, there is a 3-step process. The applicant must complete the

Program Application in full and attach any required supporting documentation.

Incomplete applications will not be approved or used to reserve funds; applicants will

be asked to submit again.

 

Step 1: Submit your application for review and pre-approval Documentation required:

 · Proof of approval to install charging station(s) from the authority having jurisdiction over the MURB;

· Electric vehicle (EV) charger contractor consultation form: multi-unit residential building; and · A quote for the work to be completed. This quote must be from a licensed electrician or electrical contractor, be line itemized and cover all program eligibility requirements. After application has been submitted for review and approval:

· Notice of pre-approval within 30 days of submission. Step 2: After pre-approval of application: · Purchase approved number of eligible EV charging station(s); and

 · Complete installation of charging station and conduit. Step 3: Submit final documentation no later than four months after your pre-approval date, or by March 31, 2020, whichever comes first. Customers that finish applications after March 31, 2020 will be placed on waitlists and will receive rebates pending additional funding becoming available.

 

Let us simplify the process for you, we can look after and oversee your rebate application. Visit our website today and contact us with any queries you need answered.

 

 

Contact:

Phone: +1.778.371.3459

Email: info@ev-solve.com

Web: www.ev-solve.com