Take Charge Program

Open in new Tab Take Charge Program The Take Charge Program application is now open. Click on the green “Apply Here” button on the sidebar to access it. Before starting, please review the Take Charge Application Overview webinar recording and slides also linked in the sidebar. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or if you would like to be added to the program mailing list. APPLY HERE The Take Charge program is a $25 million pilot program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to help private fleets cover the cost of installing charging infrastructure in New Jersey. The NJEDA will provide grant awards ranging from $100,000 to $5 million to reimburse applicants for at least 50% of eligible project costs. This pilot is funded by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) proceeds allocated to NJEDA and will accelerate the adoption of zero-emission transportation solutions in New Jersey. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS GRANT AWARD FEES COMPLIANCE Eligibility Requirements Applicant Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: For-profit commercial organizations that are purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in New Jersey. Projects must also install on-site renewable energy generation and/or energy storage systems to help manage power demand for chargers. Projects can consist of installation of new chargers to a property that already has existing chargers. Organizations must have 2 or more existing commercial-use vehicles (including maritime vehicles). These vehicles must be registered in New Jersey OR domiciled in New Jersey OR otherwise plan to utilize the proposed charging infrastructure in New Jersey being supported under the Program. These existing vehicles can be electric vehicles or non-electric vehicles that the applicant is planning to transition to electric vehicles with the construction of the charging infrastructure. Charging-as-a-service providers, including entities leasing chargers to fleet operators, OR property owners who are installing chargers on behalf of a tenant fleet may also apply provided they (1) install permanent charging infrastructure at a site in NJ and (2) have an agreement, letter of intent, or equivalent documentation indicating an identified commercial fleet operator that would otherwise meet the eligibility requirements of the Program Have a valid New Jersey tax clearance at time of application approval. Be in good standing with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. If applicable, applicants must demonstrate that they have reviewed with their electric utility provider the feasibility of charger installation on the selected site prior to submitting their application and are aware of costs that may be involved with providing sufficient electrical capacity to the site based on this review. Please see the Utility Review Process document linked in the sidebar under “Application Materials” for more details. Project Costs Eligible costs include, but are not limited to materials, labor***, and equipment for the following: New Level 2 charging stations* New Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) charging stations* Delivery, activation fees, and warranty costs associated with new charging stations Network subscription costs for up to three years* “Make-Ready” costs including but not limited to upgrades of the electric power distribution system to the site, or wiring and electric work on the customer side of the electric meter necessary for charger installation On-site renewable energy generation and/or battery storage systems to provide and/or store power for chargers The amount of funding being allocated to this category cannot exceed more than 60% of the total eligible project cost