ChargeYYC
ChargeYYC is a new pilot program designed to support residents living in condos, apartments, townhouses, rowhouses, and other multi-residential buildings to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Phase 2 offers up to $100,000 in rebates per property to support EV charging infrastructure.
Offered by Development (City of Calgary)
Amount
Phase 1: up to $4,000 or 50% (whichever is lower) of the costs to develop an EV Charging Road Map; Phase 2: EV Enabled Rebate of 50% of eligible infrastructure costs, up to $6,000 per stall to a maximum of $90,000 per property, plus EV Charger Rebate of 50% of Level 2 charger purchase and installation costs, up to $1,000 per single-port or $2,000 per dual-port station to a maximum of $10,000 per property; combined maximum rebate of $100,000 per property
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Who can apply
Phase 1 questions
Who can apply for the ChargeYYC Phase 1 rebate?
For Phase 1, individuals with explicit permission from the property owner(s) can apply on behalf of a multi-residential property. The property owner(s) may be the building owner(s) or represented by a condominium corporation.
Phase 2 questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Authorized representatives from the condo board, property manager, or multi-residential property owner who are planning to install EV charging infrastructure in accordance with their previously completed EV Charging Road Map or equivalent EV charging study.
Can I apply for the EV Charger Rebate only?
No. The EV Charger Rebate is only available to applicants who are also making their parking stalls EV Enabled through the EV Enabled Rebate.
What types of buildings are eligible for a rebate through Charge YYC?
Certain multi-residential properties are eligible for rebates through ChargeYYC. To be eligible, they must:
- Have 3 or more residential units;
- Be fully constructed at the time of application; and
- Have shared electrical services (please refer to the Application Guide for a definition).
Some multi-residential properties may have multiple detached buildings, each of which may contain several units. These buildings can share an address and/or condominium corporation but have different building and unit numbers. Please note that there is a limit of one (1) rebate per property, not per building.
About the funding
These grants can be used to hire a qualified professional to prepare an EV Charging Road Map for multi-residential buildings
The grant provides up to $4,000 or 50% (whichever is lower) of the costs to develop an EV Charging Road Map
The professional costs of creating the road map are eligible for a rebate through Phase 1 of ChargeYYC
Two types of rebates are available for ChargeYYC, Phase 2
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The EV Enabled Rebate covers 50% of eligible infrastructure costs, up to $6,000 per stall, to a maximum of $90,000 per property
The EV Charger Rebate must be paired with the EV Enabled Rebate and is not available as a standalone rebate
It covers 50% of the Level 2 charger purchase and installation costs, up to $1,000 per single-port or $2,000 per dual-port station, to a maximum of $10,000 per property
The combined maximum rebate per property is $100,000
Eligible costs include
EV Enabled Rebate
Engineering design services
Electrical and communication infrastructure installation from and including the junction box or 120V outlet, back (i.e., not for charging stations as that is separate
Labour and construction costs for the installation of the EV Enabled infrastructure from and including the junction box, back (i.e., not for charging stations as that is separate
Permitting costs
Fees to upgrade existing electrical services
EV Charger Rebate
Purchase costs of Level 2 charging station
Labour and construction costs for the installation of the charging station and associated conduit by a licensed electrical contractor
Electrical and other related permits
Parking and electrical design to accommodate the charging stations and conduit
Capital expenses, including informatics and other equipment or infrastructure
License fees and permits
EV energy management system (EVEMS) equipment
Labour and construction costs associated with EVEMS installation
Yes. You may stack this rebate with other programs, but total incentive funding cannot exceed 100% of the total project cost
Costs related to EVEMS may be eligible under the EV Enabled Rebate
Please note that there is a limit of one (1) rebate per property, not per building
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