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Charge Up SB

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ChargeUpSB@CLEAResult.com
(805) 537-2049

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.

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 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 about avaialble incentives, please read the Incentive Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions.

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

How to Apply for Incentives

1
Check Eligibility

Review your most recent electric bill to verify “Santa Barbara Clean Energy Generation Charges” are included on the statement. If this is present on your bill, you are a SBCE customer and are eligible for the program.

2
Reserve Incentive

Fill out and submit an Incentive Reservation form.

Submit incentive Reservation form

If you are filling out the Incentive Reservation on behalf of a building/property owner, a Designated Applicant form is also required.

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Complete Your Project

Projects must be fully installed and pass inspection to be complete.

4
Claim Your Incentive

Is your project complete and inspected? Submit your Incentive Claim form.

submit incentive claim form

Available Measures and Incentive Levels

Property TypeMeasure TypeIncentiveMaximum Incentive
Multifamily PropertyLevel 1 and Level 2 Outlets$2,500 per outletUp 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
Property TypeMeasure TypeIncentiveMaximum Incentive
Affordable Housing Multifamily PropertyLevel 1 and Level 2 Outlets$3,000 per outletUp 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