Tucson Electric Power is advancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Southern Arizona by introducing incentives for commercial customers that install EV charging stations on their premises.
Under TEP's new EV Smart Charging Program, businesses and multi-family housing complexes, as well as educational and nonprofit groups, can qualify for incentives that cover up to 85 percent of their cost of the purchase, installation and technical support of two to six Level 2 or DC fast charging ports.
Commercial customers located in lower-income areas, where the median income is at or below 80 percent of the Arizona median family income, qualify for the highest incentives.
The incentives will make it more affordable for commercial customers to purchase and install EV chargers to support cleaner electric transportation and meet their sustainability goals. EV chargers also can encourage customers to spend more time at a business.
"These new incentives will greatly offset the cost of installing EV chargers for businesses and help set them apart as innovative and sustainable leaders in the community," said Dallas Dukes, TEP Vice President of Energy Programs & Pricing. "Having EV charging ports at a place of business also helps attract and retain employees and customers."
By the end of 2022, TEP anticipates a total of 360 EV charging ports will be installed at hundreds of commercial locations throughout Tucson.
The program is similar to other incentives being offered by utilities nationwide to support the development of an EV charging infrastructure and adoption of electric vehicles.
Commercial customers interested in more information about TEP's Smart EV Charging program can visit tep.com/smart-charging-program or call 520-745-3592.
TEP is playing a key role in driving the deployment and use of electric vehicles. In addition to offering commercial and residential incentives for the installation of EV chargers, TEP provides education about EV technology and benefits, offers special residential EV rates and helps local government and schools introduce EVs into their fleets.
TEP provides affordable, safe and reliable electric service to more than 425,000 customers in Southern Arizona. For more information, visit tep.com. TEP is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., which owns utilities that serve more than 3 million customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. To learn more, visit fortisinc.com.
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