Most EV charging is done at home, so having EV charging stations at your property is a substantial perk that can increase your property value and tenant retention rates. In the Make-Ready program, you’re eligible for incentives that streamline the installation process and cover a portion of the electrical infrastructure costs.
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Already have a contractor
If you’ve selected a contractor in our Make-Ready program, you’re set to get your EV charger installation project going.
First time in our system? New portal users, contact businessev@uinet.com for a username and temporary password to get started.
How the Make-Ready program works
Watch an overview of the advantages.
Steps to streamlined installation
1. Connect with your contractor
Your approved contractor can discuss your EV charger needs and the incentives of the Make-Ready program.
2. Create a site design
Work with your contractor and us and the site host to determine the best location for new charging stations.
3. Apply for the program
Your contractor will submit your site design and application. We will assess eligibility and feasibility to determine the incentive amount.
4. Build the station
We work with you to build the necessary electrical infrastructure.
5. Receive payment
Once the charging stations are installed and activated, you or your contractor must submit documentation and we provide the incentive payment.
Incentive coverage snapshot
Utility-side infrastructure
Covered by Make-Ready: UI reimburses up to 100% for eligible sites
Examples:
Distribution network
Transformers
Conductor
Owned by: UI
Customer-side infrastructure
Covered by Make-Ready: UI reimburses up to 100% for eligible sites
Examples:
Panel
Conductor
Boring
Trenching
Conduit
Owned by: Customer
EVSE hardware
Covered by Make-Ready: UI reimburses up to 50% for eligible sites
Examples:
Charging station
Network equipment
Owned by: Customer
Other soft costs
Paid for by the contractor/site host
Examples:
Signs
Bollards
Network
Maintenance fees
Owned by: Customer
Funding and incentives subject to approval.
Reference maps
EV Charging Station Capacity and Underserved Communities Map
If you are planning to install DCFC stations or another large EV charging load, it is important to understand the site’s load capacity, which can dramatically affect costs. Click on Electrification Capacity in the load capacity map to access the correct EV charging load map and determine if a site can support new EV charging load. You can also determine if your customer’s site qualifies for incentives of up to 100%.
While the Make-Ready program covers everything up to the chargers, other federal, state and local agencies offer complementary incentives for EV charging stations. Talk with us about other incentives your customers may be eligible for.
