Frequently Asked Questions

The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) supports the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment throughout the state. It is a project of the California Energy Commission and implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) using funds periodically released by the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. CALeVIP works to remove a major barrier to EV adoption and support the state’s goals to improve air quality, fight climate change and reduce petroleum use.

Please contact the Center for Sustainable Energy at 858-429-5205 or calevip@energycenter.org for all project inquiries.

Project staff is available Monday‒Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT to answer your questions, with 24-hour voicemail access. All voicemails will be returned before the end of the next business day.

The Fresno County Incentive Project (FCIP) is a project funded by the California Energy Commission and implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to promote access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Rebates of up to $4,000 for single port EV chargers and up to $7,000 for dual port EV chargers are available for the installation of Level 2 EV chargers at eligible sites in Fresno County.

The site where the new Level 2 electric vehicle charger(s) will be installed must:

• Be located at a site address in Fresno County, California.
• Not be a single-family residence. Residential single-family properties are ineligible as site locations regardless of their use as a place of business. Multifamily residences that apply for a charger to be installed at a dedicated parking space or garage are ineligible.
• Be well-lit, secure and in compliance with all federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, codes, standards and regulations.

EV charging manufacturers and EV service providers are encouraged to complete the Equipment Self-Validation process for all their available EV charging models.

Project staff will review the manufacturer’s information and determine equipment eligibility for all available incentive projects, notify the manufacturer contact and update the applicable incentive project equipment eligibility lists.

To be eligible for CALeVIP rebates, all Level 2 EV chargers must be ENERGY STAR certified.

A detailed overview of the ENERGY STAR Certification Process is provided on the CALeVIP website. CALeVIP staff is available to assist with questions about the process, by calling 858-429-5205. 

Rebate limits are based on the individual incentive project. For example, Fresno County Incentive Project (FCIP) applicants can receive a maximum of $1,000,000 in rebates over the lifetime of the FCIP.  

For more information on incentive project rebate and installation limits, visit the Find a Project page and select the incentive project you are interested in.