Residential Charging Incentives
No matter when you charge your electric vehicle (EV), Central Hudson offers opportunities for you to save money when charging at home. Depending on your charging habits, you may be interested in the EV ChargeSmart program and/or the EV Time of Use Rate to take advantage of lower electric bills and cash incentives for promoting grid-smart charging.
Two Ways to Save
Please note that you cannot be enrolled in the EV ChargeSmart Program and an EV Time-of-Use Rate at the same time. If you are currently enrolled in an EV Time-of-Use Rate, you may still be eligible for the Peak Perks Charging Rewards. See the EV ChargeSmart Program page for more information.
Unsure which program is right for you? Check out the program comparison chart:
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Ways to save
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EV ChargeSmart Program
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EV Time of Use Rate
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Eligible Customers
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Any Central Hudson customer with an eligible EV or EV Charger.
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Any Central Hudson customer who owns an EV can enroll.
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Description
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A program that offers financial incentives for EV charging at certain times of day.
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An electric rate that provides lower electricity rates during off-peak hours.
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How does it work?
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Enroll your EV or home charger and Central Hudson collects charging data to calculate your incentives.
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Switching to this billing method converts your residential electric account to a time-based rate, billed at a higher cost during peak demand periods (2 to 7 p.m.) and at a lower rate all other times.
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How do I save money?
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You will receive a $25 incentive just for enrolling. After that you will earn quarterly participation incentives based on your off-peak charging habits.
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To realize savings, you must shift use of approximately 83% of your electricity during off-peak hours. This entails charging your electric vehicle during off-peak periods and controlling the schedule of when electric heat, air-conditioning, appliances and electric products are run.
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