EV ChargeSmart Program
The EV ChargeSmart Program aims to provide participants charging needs at the lowest cost possible, while improving grid resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Program offers year-round incentives for charging your vehicle during off-peak hours (after 7 p.m. and prior to 2 p.m.).
Am I eligible?
Eligible Program participants must satisfy the criteria listed below:
- Be a Central Hudson residential customer.
- Own or lease an eligible device.
- Must not be enrolled in Central Hudson’s Whole Home or EV Only TOU Rate. If you are currently enrolled in an EV TOU rate, you may still be eligible for the Peak Perks Charging Rewards, see below.
See the Program Manual for full eligibility requirements.
*The above example is illustrative; actual incentives will vary based on participant charging behavior and monthly Savings Rates.
How do I earn incentives?
All participants will receive a $25 enrollment incentive when approved for the Program and will earn quarterly participation incentives based on their off-peak charging habits. A participant’s kWh of off-peak charging will be multiplied by a Savings Rate ($/kWh) to calculate their participation incentive.
|
Dates Effective |
Delivery Savings |
Supply Savings |
Savings Rate ($/kWh) |
|
1/11/24 – 2/11/24 |
$ 0.01045 |
$0.03891 |
$0.04936 |
|
2/12/24 – 3/11/24 |
$ 0.01045 |
$0.03293 |
$0.04338 |
|
3/12/24 – 4/9/24 |
$0.01045 |
$0.07742 |
$0.08787 |
|
4/10/24 – 5/9/24 |
$0.01045 |
$0.05336 |
$0.06381 |
|
5/10/24 – 6/11/24 |
$0.01045 |
$0.04305 |
$0.05350 |
|
6/12/24 – 6/30/24 |
$0.01045 |
$0.03517 |
$0.04562 |
How do I apply?
- Before you begin, have your charger and/or EV account login information handy. You will need your login information for the final enrollment step.
- Fill out the enrollment form.
- Connect your Device to the ChargeSmart platform.
- You can add an eligible EV and/or charger.
See the Program Manual for further details.
Peak Perks Charging Rewards
Some Central Hudson customers are also eligible to receive Peak Perks Charging Rewards. Peak Perks is a managed charging program that requires active communication and coordination between the utility and the participant’s device.
Participants that live in load-growth areas of Central Hudson’s service territory will receive notifications from Central Hudson of conservation events throughout the Summer Season (June – September). During a conservation event, Central Hudson will pause or reduce the charging of a participant’s device to ease stress on the grid and benefit the community. But don’t worry, you will always have control over your charging. Participants are allowed to opt out of up to two events per season without forfeiting their seasonal participation incentive.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the EV ChargeSmart Program requirements, customers eligible for Peak Perks Charging Rewards must also:
- Live within an eligible load growth area of Central Hudson’s service territory. Final eligibility will be determined by a participant’s residential address.
- Own an eligible networked home charger or vehicle capable of responding to conservation events.
See Program Manual for full eligibility requirements.
|
Program |
Peak Perks Charging Rewards |
|
|
Incentive Type |
Amount |
Payment Timing |
|
Enrollment |
$25 |
One-time |
|
Participation |
$40/season Bonus $20 if no opt-outs for the season |
Annual |
Incentive Levels
Those eligible for the Peak Perks Charging Rewards can receive additional annual participation incentives. Participants will receive a $40 seasonal incentive for responding to conservation events. Participants who respond to every conservation event in a season will receive a “Summer Streak” bonus of $20.
How to Apply
- Before you begin, have your charger and/or EV account login information handy. You will need your login information for the final enrollment step.
- Fill out the enrollment form.
- Connect your Device to the ChargeSmart platform.
- You can add an eligible EV and/or charger.
See the Program Manual for further details.
Eligible Devices
Many models of EV home chargers and vehicles are eligible to participate. Click here for the most up-to-date list of compatible devices.
PLEASE NOTE that manufacturers may make changes that cause vehicles to become incompatible with the program’s data collection platform. The list above is updated periodically, but ongoing compatibility is conditional on the device manufacturer. Eligibility will be determined during application review based on the current compatibility of the applicant’s device, but ongoing compatibility cannot be guaranteed by Central Hudson. Affected customers will be promptly informed if there are any changes to their vehicle’s compatibility with the platform.