Make-Ready helps you future-proof your property

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.

Find an approved contractor 

To qualify for Make-Ready incentives, work must be performed by a contractor approved by the Joint Utilities of New York. Find a contractor in your area.

Already have a contractor

If you’ve selected an approved 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 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 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 charging station

We work with your contractor 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: 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.

 

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

Properties in disadvantaged communities may be eligible for incentives of up to 100%. Use our disadvantaged communities map to determine if your site qualifies.

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.


For more details, contact our LMTIP partner, Franklin Energy, at evmr@franklinenergy.com.


*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.