How do I apply for a rebate?

To apply for a SCIP rebate, follow these simple steps.

1. Add southerncalifornia-calevip@energycenter.org to your email safe senders list.
2. On the SCIP page, view the eligibility requirements and application process information. When you are ready to start the process click “Apply Now.”
3. Apply online prior to purchasing or installing the EV charger(s) or before any costs are incurred for the overall project cost. Any costs incurred prior to the application funds being reserved will not be eligible.
4. CSE reviews your application and confirms your eligibility.
5. Rebate funds are reserved for your rebate once your application is deemed qualified. CSE sends you a Funds Reserved email and you can begin your project. You have 12 months from the Funds Reserved date to complete your project and submit all required documents online.
6. At eight months from the Funds Reserved date, CSE will process a milestone payment if you have submitted your permit and design invoice. The milestone payment is calculated based on all project costs submitted within the 8-month period. Any eligible costs incurred that are not uploaded prior to the milestone payment will be included in the final payment. A milestone payment of up to 45% of your reserved funds can be issued for non-DAC applications and up to 48% for DAC applications.
7. CSE reviews your submitted documents and follows up via email if anything is missing or incomplete. If all documents are complete and approved, you can expect to receive your SCIP milestone rebate check within 15 days of milestone approval.
   • If your project is complete and operational within eight months from the Funds Reserved date, you will bypass the milestone payment and receive one check for the final rebate payment. The final rebate payment will be calculated based on all eligible project costs. Once all required documents are complete and approved, you can expect to receive your SCIP final rebate check within 15 days of final application approval.
   • After the milestone payment at eight months, submit your remaining installation documents online within the remaining four months. Once all required documents are submitted and approved, you will receive your final SCIP rebate check in the mail within 15 days of final application approval.