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Charge Up SB

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ChargeUpSB@CLEAResult.com
(805) 537-2049

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EV Charging for Multifamily Properties
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Santa Barbara Clean Energy's Charge Up SB program helps eligible multifamily properties add electric vehicle (EV) charging with financial incentives and free expert guidance - making it easier than ever to plan and install EV chargers!

The Charge Up SB program offers:

  • Free technical support to help scope and plan your project.
  • Customized EV charger installation scenarios at no cost that are optimized to reduce capital costs and maximize incentives.
  • Incentives that cover much of the cost of EV charging equipment.
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Technical Assistance

SBCE’s EV charging experts can support you throughout the entire process from site assessment and project design to bid support and permitting. Plug into progress with professional charger installation support and EV charger installation scenarios customized to your property, at no cost to you.

Please read the Technical Assistance Terms & Conditions and fill out the interest form below to get started!

Incentives

The Charge Up SB Program provides multifamily and affordable housing multifamily property owners who are SBCE customers with incentives for Level 1 and 2 Outlets, Level 2 Charging Stations, Make Ready Infrastructure, and Power Management Hardware and Software. 

For more information, please read the Incentive Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions.

If you are filling out the incentive application on behalf of a building/property owner, a Designated Applicant Form is required.

Multifamily EV Charging

Property Type

Measure TypeIncentiveMaximum Incentive

Multifamily Property

Level 1 and Level 2 Outlets$2,500 per outlet

Up to $60,000 per property, or 75% of total project cost, whichever is less

Level 2 Charging Stations$4,500 per port
Panel Upgrade$5,000 per panel
Make Ready Infrastructure$2,000 per terminated circuit, up to 10 per site
Power Management (Hardware)$2,000 per panel/controller
Power Management (Software)$200 per managed port

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Affordable Housing Multifamily Property

Level 1 and Level 2 Outlets$3,000 per outlet

Up to $60,000 per property, or 100% of total project cost, whichever is less

Level 2 Charging Stations$5,500 per port
Panel Upgrade$5,000 per panel
Make Ready Infrastructure$2,000 per terminated circuit, up to 10 per site
Power Management (Hardware)$2,000 per panel/controller
Power Management (Software)$200 per managed port

Submit incentive Reservation form

For more information about the City's Affordable Housing Program, please visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/AffordableHousing.