Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) has announced the expansion of its Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Program, starting Sept. 5.

The wider program will continue to include rebates for city of Santa Barbara residents who buy or lease new or pre-owned EVs and will now offer rebates for the installation of at-home EV chargers and electrical make-ready work.

“Our team is thrilled to bring these new offers to SBCE customers, and we look forward to supporting residents on their electrification journeys with our newly added EV charger and make-ready rebates,” said Jon Griessere, SBCE programs manager. “Expect this expansion of the program to be successful as well.”

Qualifying EV chargers can be permanent (installed to the wall) or plug-in. They must be Level-2 chargers and network-capable.

Make-ready work includes any electrical work that occurs in preparation for (pre-wiring) or during installation of a Level 2 charger, such as an electrical panel upgrade.

All rebates are enhanced for income-qualified SBCE customers.
 
To apply for one or all of the rebates, visit SBCE’s website at SBCleanEnergy.com. 
 
Santa Barbara Clean Energy is a not-for-profit program of the city of Santa Barbara that supplies clean, cost-competitive electricity for homes and businesses in Santa Barbara.