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Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebate Program

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Climate, Coastal and EnergyNo deadline listed

Summary

Delaware businesses installing Level 2 EV chargers for workplace, fleet, public-access or multi-family use can be reimbursed up to 75% of equipment and installation costs (max $5,000 single-port / $10,000 dual-port per charger) from a $2 million first-come, first-served fund.

About this grant

Rebates for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations purchased and installed after May 1, 2026, at workplaces, public-access sites, fleet locations and multi-family buildings. Commercial projects can receive up to 75% of charging station cost and up to 75% of installation costs, with a maximum of $5,000 per single-port and $10,000 per dual-port charger. $2 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients pay costs up front.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments

Level 2 charging stations purchased and installed after May 1, 2026

Eligible uses: multi-family (four or more units), public access, fleet, and workplace (employers in a non-residential place of business)

Single-family home chargers are not eligible

Rebates limited to ten charging ports or five dual-port stations per location (public access, fleet and workplace)

Recipients must provide their own funding to cover expenses as they are incurred

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Clean energy

Money can be used for

  • Ev charging
  • Equipment
  • Installation

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