CWPMA - Note - the E.V. lobby has been attacking building codes especially along the front range to mandate installation of E.V. charging at new stations and for those that are doing substantial reconstruction.
While the Association's efforts to promote an all of the above transportation solution move forward these legacy programs are still spending Grant dollars which can be used to offset the costs for installation which can help owners offset "mandate expenditures" in locations even when market surveys don't support the case on a merit.
The money will be spent and if private industry doesn't install them then utilities will double up this money on the backs of ratepayers and compete directly. Or worse government locations will continue to pop up. Understanding that e.v. chargers are a net loss for most locations the Legislature did remove the Business Personal property tax on the equipment.
Along with this program, please look at the NEVI program and the myriad of other programs that exist to prop up these mandates.
Charge Ahead Colorado
Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 (L2) and DC fast-charging
(DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The objectives of Charge Ahead Colorado are to improve air quality, reduce transportation emissions, and increase adoption of electric vehicles across Colorado.
All Charge Ahead Colorado applicants must read the Charge Ahead Application Guide in full prior to submitting an application. The Application Guide is intended to lead participants through Charge Ahead’s funding process.
View the Charge Ahead Colorado Application Guide
Incentive Amounts
CEO will provide grant funding through Charge Ahead Colorado for the cost of a charging station project up to the following set maximums:
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EV Charging Station Power Level |
CEO Maximum Funding |
Maximum Incentive |
|---|---|---|
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Level 2 (Under 19kW), Per Port |
80% |
$4,500 |
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19 - 49 kW, Per Port |
80% |
$6,250 |
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DCFC, Single-Port (50 - 99kW) |
80% |
$35,000 |
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DCFC, Dual-Port (50 - 99kW capable of simultaneous charging at this power level) |
80% |
$50,000 |
|
DCFC, Single-Port (100kW+) |
80% |
$50,000 |
|
DCFC, Dual-Port (100kW+ capable of simultaneous charging at this power level) |
80% |
$70,000 |
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Enhanced Incentives |
CEO Maximum Funding |
Maximum Additional Incentive |
|
Level 2 Income Qualified Enhanced Incentive (Per Port)* |
90% |
+$1,250 |
|
Enhanced Incentive for Qualified Entities in Disproportionately Impacted Communities (Per Port)** |
90% |
+$500 |
*For the Income Qualified (IQ) enhanced incentive, applicants can qualify through established programs, including: Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, Low Income Public Housing, HUD Subsidized Project Based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Multifamily Housing (MFH) operated by a Housing Authority, etc.
**For the Disproportionately Impacted Community (DI) enhanced incentive, eligible applicants must be located within a disproportionately impacted community and be a Qualifying Entity type, which includes: Libraries, community centers, rec centers, nonprofit organizations, schools, public entities installing charging for the specific use of the public, places of worship, and multifamily housing (MFH) IQ eligible organizations. For Qualifying Entities, applicants can determine if their address is eligible for the DI enhanced incentive using the Transportation Equity Screening Tool.
Standard Application Timeline
The next standard application round will begin on January 16, 2024, and end on February 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM MT. CEO anticipates awarding approximately $3M total during this round.
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Standard Application Round Timeline |
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|---|---|
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Actions |
Date |
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Application period opens |
January 16, 2024 |
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Question submital deadline |
January 23, 2024 |
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Q&A responses posted |
January 26, 2024, 5:00 PM MT |
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Application deadline |
February 16, 2024, 5:00 PM MT |
Application
All Charge Ahead Colorado applications must be submitted online through the application portal:
Apply Here - Online Application Portal
Applicants must create an account in the online portal to submit an application.
For preparation purposes, Word formatted versions of the standard and rolling application are available for download. Please use the online application portal above to submit your application:
Please note: There is a 3,000 character limit per question. Additionally, applications cannot be edited or updated once fully submitted. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to use the Word formatted application preparation documents above to prepare their responses and then to copy and paste them into the online application portal when ready.
Applications will not be accepted via email or physical submission such as mail.