As the adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow in communities across DuPage County and throughout the state of Illinois, PowerForward DuPage member contractors stand ready to assist you with your site-level planning needs, including infrastructure guidelines for multi-family dwellings, workplace charging, and community readiness, as well as electric school bus and fleet vehicle charging infrastructure.
Below are links to resources with information on state and local incentives for Illinois residents as well as public and private organizations.
ComEd EV Rebate Programs
As part of a larger investment to accelerate an equitable adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is launching two new business and public sector EV rebate programs. New programs will provide a total of $87 million this year to help reduce upfront costs of all-electric commercial and public sector fleet vehicle purchases and incentivize the buildout of more business and public charging across the region.
The two new EV rebate programs began accepting applications on February 15, 2024, with funds awarded on a first come, first served basis. New EV rebates for businesses and public sector customers follows the recent launch of the EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program for residential customers, for which customer can apply for by visiting ComEd.com/Clean.
The new programs are geared toward business and public sector customers, including:
The programs will accept applications from a broad range of business and public sector customers, including small and large businesses, local government, school districts, and transit authorities.
Illinois EPA EV Rebate Program
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency opened a new EV Rebate Program funding round on November 1, 2023, however, the current number of EV Rebate Program applications that have been received by the Illinois EPA has surpassed the amount of available Fiscal Year 2024 funding appropriated by the General Assembly ($12 million). As specified in the law, program rules, IEPA EV Rebate Program website, and FAQ, rebate applications are subject to the availability of funds. Applicants that qualify as “Low-Income” per the program guidelines will continue to be prioritized for rebate issuance. Please visit the Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate website for more information.
EV Charging Infrastructure Funding and Incentives
The Illinois EPA is also directed to provide funding, consistent with Illinois Commerce Commission-approved Beneficial Electrification Plans, to public and private organizations and companies to install and maintain Level 2 or Level 3 charging stations. Up to 80% of the cost of the installation of charging stations may be funded. Additional awards may incentivize charging infrastructure in eligible communities. Applications will be posted to this page when available. See the Charging Infrastructure Grant Program, 35 Ill. Adm. Code 285, for program rules.
Additionally, DuPage County has a Sustainability Resources page detailing various incentives for solar installations, commercial PACE programs, EV incentives and comparison tools, along with alternative fuel station locator maps and much more!
Areas PowerForward DuPage electrical contractors and electricians are based: Addison, Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge.
