EV Charging in Pennsylvania
Reduce the upfront costs of EV charging hardware and installation with EV Connect through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s Driving PA Forward Initiative. Find out how much you can save before program funding is exhausted!
Drive Forward with EV Connect
EV Connect is the leading platform for managing electricity as a fuel while bringing convenient and reliable EV charging to businesses everywhere. Along with providing innovative EV charging management software, EV Connect will provide program approved charging stations that is backed by a parts and service warranty to ensure worry-free deployment from installation to operations. As an approved network provider under the Driving PA Forward Initiative, we’ve got you covered from charging stations, software, parts and labor warranty, and 24/7 customer support– end-to-end solutions from EV Connect.
What is the Driving PA Forward Initiative?
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s Driving PA Forward Initiative incentivizes the installation, operation, and maintenance of EV charging equipment, including: Level 2 charging stations and Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) for light-duty EVs. The goal of the program is to improve air quality and support EV adoption in Pennsylvania.
Program Highlights:
Level 2: Rebates will be provided as the lesser of two options: a maximum dollar amount or a percentage of project costs.
DC Fast Charging: Applicants may receive up to $750,000 of available funding.
What are the Rebate Amounts?
Level 2: Rebates cover 50% - 80% of total project costs or $3,000 - $4,000 per plug, whichever is less.
DC Fast Charging: Rebates cover up to 65% of total project costs and up to $250,000 per project.
What are the Program Requirements?
Level 2: Stations must be installed for public use on Government and Non-Government properties. Installing for non-public use must be Workplaces and Multifamily Properties.
DC Fast Charging: Must be used for Public Charging.
Get Help with Your Driving PA Forward Application
Assessing your program eligibility and help submitting your rebate application
Helping you choose the right hardware and ensuring a smooth installation process
Providing 24/7 reliable support and station management to fulfill program requirements
Ready to Find Out If You Qualify?
EV Connect is an approved vendor under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s Driving PA Forward Initiative. We look forward to working with you on your EV charging project through the program!
EV Connect Network Software
Simplify Your EV Charging Management Experience
Our charging management software simplifies the deployment, management, and optimization of EV charging stations for you and drivers.
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Get access to tools to help control your energy costs and mange your EV charging stations. Plus, generate detailed reports to track station performance, energy usage, environmental impact and revenue all-in-one dashboard.
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Control who has access to your stations and grant user permissions to ensure assigned drivers use your stations.
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Set-up your own pricing fees with for different drivers while generating a new revenue stream. Plus, additional credit card support.
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Our software is compatible with many charging station manufacturers to support different use-case and ensuring that you have the option to change hardware in the future, if needed.
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Broader charging access through roaming integration with our partner charging networks, such as ChargePoint. Plus, premium features added to mobile app like Reservations.
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Our experienced team has your covered from installation through station commissioning, including 24/7 ongoing support for you and your drivers.
Professional Services
O&M and Ongoing Support
EV Connect Shield
EV Connect offers a parts and labor warranty that provides end-to-end installation services and support to cover every operational and maintenance aspect of the charging station.
Charging-as-a-Service
EV Charging-as-a-Service or “EV CaaS” is our all-inclusive subscription model that offers charging stations, software, 24/7 support with a labor and hardware warranty under a low monthly fee.
Resources
eBook: 5 Common Myths for Multifamily Properties
eBook: A Guide to Smarter EV Charging Management
eBook: EV Charging 101- Beginners Guide to Smart Charging