Demand for EV charging stations is up. Incentives are funded. Opportunities are growing. Our Make-Ready program is powered by committed partnerships with pros like you. You handle the installations, we help with the costs and paperwork to move projects along.
Already an approved contractor
As an approved contractor in our Make-Ready program, you’re eligible for incentives that make it easier to sell more station installation projects. Click the button to apply for reimbursement.
Become an approved contractor
To participate in the Make-Ready program, you must first be approved by the Joint Utilities of New York for EV charger installations. Complete and submit the application form to become eligible for incentives.
First time in our system? New portal users, contact EVprograms@nyseg.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 clients
Reach out to new and existing clients to let them know about the benefits of the Make-Ready program and that you are an approved contractor to install EV chargers.
2. Create a site design
Work with us and the site host to determine the best location for new charging stations.
3. Submit the application
On the site host’s behalf, submit the 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 the site host must submit documentation and we provide the incentive payment.
Incentive coverage snapshot
Utility-side infrastructure
Covered by Make-Ready: NYSEG reimburses 50%, 90% or 100% for eligible sites
Examples:
Distribution network
Transformers
Conductor
Owned by: NYSEG
Customer-side infrastructure
Covered by Make-Ready: NYSEG reimburses 50%, 90% or 100% for eligible sites
Examples:
Panel
Conductor
Boring
Trenching
Conduit
Owned by: Customer
EVSE hardware
Paid for by the contractor/site host
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.
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.
Reference maps
EV charging station capacity 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.
Disadvantaged communities map
Determine if your customer’s site qualifies for incentives of up to 100%.
Other incentive programs for customers
Learn about and share more ways EV charger customers can save.
Our Load Management Technologies Incentive Program (LMTIP) will fund up to 100%* of the costs to add load management technologies to an EV charging site. These can include energy storage systems, energy management software and load management hardware solutions. By adding LMT, you can provide a better and faster charging experience to drivers while limiting overall infrastructure and ongoing operational costs. See the LMTIP program brochure.
*NYSEG covers up to 100% of the electric infrastructure associated with load management software and non-energy storage hardware for approved projects. Energy storage can be covered up to 60% by NYSEG, and all projects can stack with other incentive sources.
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