Get Paid to Plug In: How Your Local Utility Can Pay You To Charge Your EV Smarter
With an EV, you’re already saving money on gas and enjoying a smoother, cleaner ride. But did you know your local utility company might have even more ways for you to save?
Beyond government incentives, many power companies across the US offer exclusive demand response programs that reward smart Level 2 home charging. Think of it as getting paid to charge your car during off-peak hours, or letting your utility optimize your electric car smart charging – you save money, and the grid stays more stable… it’s a win-win!
Discover the EV Charging incentives available in your state below, and enroll your Wallbox Pulsar Plus or Pro to start earning!
Remember to bookmark this page – we’ll update it as more programs become available.
Alabama
APC – Alabama Power’s EV GridWise+ Program
Get rewarded for smart charging! Their Automatic Smart Charging program offers you $100 in incentives ($50 upfront, plus $25 each summer and winter season) just for letting Alabama Power optimize your charging schedule. Enroll your Wallbox here
Arizona
APS – Arizona Power SmartCharge EV Rewards
Arizona Public Service offers two distinct ways to save:
1. SmartCharge – EV Charging Assistant: Earn up to $85 in bill credits ($25 upfront, and $5 each month you’re enrolled) by participating in demand response events and allowing APS to optimize your charging. Enroll your Wallbox here
2. SmartCharge – EV Data: Earn the same $85 in bill credits ($25 upfront, and $5 monthly) simply by sharing your EV charging data with APS. Enroll your Wallbox here
California
SCP – GridSavvy Rewards
Sonoma Clean Power wants to reward you for charging green! Their GridSavvy Rewards program gives you a generous $220 ($100 bonus upfront, plus $10 cashback every month) for enrolling and charging when energy is cheapest and cleanest. Learn more and enroll your Wallbox here
Colorado
XE – Charging Perks
With Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks program, EV drivers can earn $200 ($50 bonus upfront, plus $150 in bill credits annually) and get personalized charging cost insights, by participating in demand response events. Unlock personalized savings and enroll your Wallbox here
Iowa
AE – Alliant Energy Smart Hours
Alliant Energy’s Smart Hours program helps you save and charge smarter. Earn $125 ($25 upfront, plus $25 each season you’re enrolled) and benefit from personalized charging costs by participating in demand response events. Enroll your Wallbox here
Maryland
PE – EV Driven Program
Potomac Edison offers a straightforward way to save – their EV Driven Program gives you a $0.02 per kWh discount on the Electric Supply Charge for all your charging during off-peak hours after enrolling in their EV-Only Time-of-Use (TOU) rate. Enroll your Wallbox here
SMECO – EV Recharge Program
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has multiple ways for you to save:
1. EV Recharge – Managed Charging: Earn up to $120 in bill credits ($10 per month enrolled) by participating in demand response events and allowing SMECO to optimize your charging. Enroll your Wallbox here
2. EV Recharge – Charging Data Access: Simply share your EV charging data with SMECO and earn $50 in bill credits ($10 per month enrolled). Enroll your Wallbox here
3. EV Recharge – Off-peak saving: Take control of your savings by charging during specific off-peak hours to benefit from lower rates. Enroll your Wallbox here
Michigan
DTE – Smart Charge Program
DTE Energy’s Smart Charge Program rewards you just for participating! Earn $25 and enjoy potential savings with automated charging that takes place during the lowest cost times. Enroll your Wallbox here
New York
EV ChargeSmart & Peak Perks Charging Program
Central Hudson offers two great options:
1. ChargeSmart: Get a quick $25 reward just for participating and benefit from automated charging during the cheapest energy periods.
2. Peak Perks Charging: Maximize your savings and earn up to $265 in bill credits ($25 upfront, $40 per season enrolled, plus an extra $20 per season for those who don’t opt out of any demand response events) by allowing Central Hudson to optimize your charging.
Find out more and enroll your Wallbox here
Rhode Island
RIE – PowerUpRI
Rhode Island Energy offers significant savings on your charging setup! Their PowerUpRI program can help you save up to $1000 (for income-qualified requesters) or $700 (for standard rebate requesters) on your Pulsar charger and its installation costs just for participating in demand response events. Learn more and apply here
Texas
AuE – Power Partner EV Program
Austin Energy’s Power Partner EV Program rewards you for being a smart energy partner. Earn $75 ($50 upfront, plus $25 for each year you’re enrolled) by participating in demand response events and allowing Austin Energy to optimize your charging. Enroll your Wallbox here
Virginia
DE – EV Charger Rewards
Dominion Energy´s EV Charger Rewards program offers you $165 ($125 upfront, plus $40 for each year you’re enrolled) for participating in demand response events and allowing them to optimize your charging. Enroll your Wallbox here
Washington
PSE – Flex EV Program
Puget Sound Energy’s Flex EV Program offers a simple way to save. Earn $50 just for participating in demand response events and allowing PSE to optimize your charging.Enroll your Wallbox here
Wisconsin
AE – Alliant Energy Smart Hours
Just like in Iowa, Alliant Energy offers their Smart Hours program in Wisconsin! Earn $125 ($25 upfront, plus $25 each season you’re enrolled) and benefit from personalized charging costs by participating in demand response events. Enroll your Wallbox here
Don’t miss out on these opportunities to reduce your EV ownership costs even further!
Many of these utility initiatives are designed to work seamlessly with smart level 2 charging stations like the Wallbox Pulsar family – allowing for easy enrollment and automated participation in demand response events.
Want to stay in the loop and see if you’re eligible for programs in your area? Sign up to Wallbox Charging Rewards and we’ll help you discover available incentives and notify you about the latest ones.