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Charge Ready - New Construction Rebate (NCR)
Utility cash rebate for new construction multifamily beyond code minimums in SCE territory. Closed to new applications.
At a glance
| Status | Closed to new applications |
|---|---|
| Pays | up to $3,500 per Level 2 port |
| Eligible sites | affordable housing, mixed-use, multifamily |
| Timing | Closed. SCE says the application window closed on July 12, 2025, and that Charge Ready applications are no longer being accepted. Agreements for approved projects must be fully signed by Dec 31, 2026. |
| Administered by | Southern California Edison (SCE) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
How it pays
Up to $3,500 per L2 port for customer-side make-ready electrical infrastructure + L2 charger installation BEYOND CalGreen code minimum. Cannot exceed actual project cost. Targets new multifamily construction; bonus for DAC.
Who qualifies
New construction multifamily only. Must exceed CalGreen-required EV-ready/EV-installed counts. Charger from SCE APL.
Eligible properties
Geography
SCE electric service territory.
Timing
Closed. SCE says the application window closed on July 12, 2025, and that Charge Ready applications are no longer being accepted. Agreements for approved projects must be fully signed by Dec 31, 2026.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
Utility programs typically stack with utility, regional (air district), state, and city/county programs on the same project. The general California stacking rules:
- Federal §30C tax credit: ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Projects placed in service on or before that date may still claim it; new projects should plan without it.
- Federal grants (CFI, REAP, NEVI): not stackable with other federal grants on the same port.
- State + utility + regional + local: generally full stack across tiers. Same-tier programs serving the same port don't double-fund.
For the full stacking matrix, see the homepage stacking section.
More utility programs
- EV Charge 2 - Multifamily Housing & Small Business EV Charger Program (MSEVCP)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Empower EV Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - EV Fleet Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Business EV (BEV/BEV4ALL) Commercial Rate
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Charge Ready - Charging Infrastructure & Rebate Program
Southern California Edison (SCE)
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Get charger pricing →Verified against agency sources on 2026-09-29. Eligibility, deadlines, and dollar amounts can change between refresh cycles - always confirm directly with Southern California Edison (SCE) before applying. See how we verify.