Rebates

The City of Philadelphia allows simplified permitting for certain Electric Vehicle Charging Station installations ("EZ Permits"). Qualifying EV Chargers can be permitted without submission of electrical plans or a separate building permit. All projects must meet 2017 National electric code, and are subject to additional requirements as listed in the application.

Qualifying installations require:

• EV Chargers to be the accessory to a 1- or 2-family dwelling
• Installations must be pedestal mounted except installations on private property may be wall mounted.
• Zoning approval for off-street parking must be included if the installation is on private property.
  
• For installations

Duke Energy's Improve & Save Program functions like an on-bill financing program and provides an opportunity for homeowner and renters to receive energy efficiency improvements with potentially no money down. Interested customers can start by filling out an eligibility form on Duke's website. If eligible, the customer will then schedule a free energy audit with a program-approved third-party. The energy advisor performing the audit will recommend efficiency improvements, which may include new HVAC systems and duct sealing, attic insulation and air sealing, and heat pump water heaters. 

Duke will then pay for the equipment, upgrades, and installation. Where applicable, existing

Duke Energy's PowerPair program provides financial incentives to customers who install solar photovoltaic (PV) plus storage systems at their homes. All participants will receive an upfront incentive based on the size of their PV and battery systems, up to a maximum of $9,000. 

Participants must enroll in either Duke Energy's Solar Choice Tariff or Bridge Rate. Both options are functionally similar to net metering; however, the Solar Choice Tariff requires customers to be on a Time-of-Use rate, while the Bridge Rate allows customers to be on non-time-varying rates. Customers who participate via the Bridge Rate, however, must also grant

NOTE: This program is under suspension as the Public Service Commission conducts a rulemaking regarding the governing provision in Docket No. 2025-AD-61.

Mississippi Power offers customers a one-time $2,000 cash incentive on a first-come, first-served basis when installing a UL 1741-certified battery storage system.

The utility also offers the Low-to-Moderate Income Residential Incentive Program, but customers are only allowed to choose one of the two incentives, and no incentive will be available beyond 2027.

NOTE: This program is under suspension as the Public Service Commission conducts a rulemaking regarding the governing provision in Docket No. 2025-AD-61.

Entergy Mississippi offers customers a one-time $2,000 cash incentive on a first-come, first-served basis when installing a UL 1741-certified battery storage system.

The utility also offers the Low-to-Moderate Income Residential Incentive Program, but customers are only allowed to choose one of the two incentives, and no incentive will be available beyond 2027. 

The online marketplace provides instant savings at the point of purchase for select items for residential TNMP customers.

Entergy New Orleans offers rebates to residential and commercial customers for Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers, DC fast chargers, electric forklifts, and custom fleet electrification.

The Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Equitable E-Mobility Rebate Program in January 2024, granting those who purchase an eligible new and used EV from a local or off-island dealership a $5,000 rebate. Applicants may also receive a $500 rebate for eligible e-bikes purchased from qualified vendors. 

One EV rebate and one e-bike rebate are allowed per household, as well as two EV rebate applications per business entity (including non-profits).

EVs and e-bikes purchased starting April 1, 2023, are eligible and rebates are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit the program website.

Efficiency Maine's Small Battery Management program gives residential and small commercial participants with existing and new battery systems $100/kW of average discharge during demand response events. The incentive is paid annually in December.

View the program manual for more information.

Efficiency Vermont offers rebates for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in residential rental properties in Vermont for rental property owners. Low-income incentives include free weatherization assistance, which may be found here. The current rebate application form can be found here.