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    Our system will perform maintenance once a month from 11 pm to 1 am on the last Thursday of every month. During this time payments cannot be made on our website, over the phone, or thru the kiosk. 

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OUTAGES: 970-565-4444 | CONTACT: 970-565-4444

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Electric Vehicle Charger and Installation Rebate

EEA offers an electric vehicle charger and installation rebate for both residential and commercial members.  The process to apply is:  

 Pre-Qualification

  • Contact our member services department and supply a completed application.

  • Member services will review the application for completeness. 

  • Member services will notify you of any issues with the application. 

  • Following approval, a post approval checklist will be provided for your convenience.

 Site Visit

  • You will return the checklist, invoice(s), final state electrical inspection (if required) and documentation of other incentives to member services.

  • Member services will schedule a site visit to verify the installation and verify the cost recovery mechanism if the charger is intended for public use. 

 Rebate Processed

Read more about Electric Vehicle-Ready Homes.     

Electric Vehicle Charger and Charger Installation Rebate Application

You must show proof of current Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership or purchase an EV within 6 months of rebate payment. If proof of EV ownership is not provided within 6 months of rebate payment, the integrated charger/inverter rebate amount must be paid back in full and will be charged to your EEA electric account.

EEA’s Rules and Regulations require you to advise EEA when making any material changes or increases in your connected load. Call EEA Engineering at (970) 564-4406 to schedule an assessment before you purchase your new equipment. Rebates may be denied if you refuse to install required service upgrades.


Empire Electric offers rebates on Electric Vehicle Chargers and Charger Installations. If you have an EV or a considering an EV purchase and want the convenience of charging your EV at home or at your business, please check out the significant savings offered with this rebate:

Rebates
 

  • Level 2 No Resale or Fee Collection: 50% of total equipment and electric service installation costs up to $1,000 or up to $1,500 for EEA Time of Use Rate Member. Limit - 2 Chargers per membership. Qualifying Installations -Residential or Commercial (Private Fleet)
  • Level 2 (with network & fee for charge capability): 50% of total equipment and installation cost up to $2,000. Must be accessible to the general public.
  • Level 3 Direct Current Fast Charger:
    • 50% of EV charging equipment and installation costs up to $4,500 for 50-75 kW maximum station output.
    • 50% of EV charging equipment and installation costs up to $6,500 for 76 - 149 kW maximum station output.
    • 50% of EV charging equipment and electric service installation costs up to $9,000 for 150 & above kW peak output.
    • Publicly accessible installations only. Must be Large Power Rate.
 
Requirements
  •  Charger must have a dedicated circuit.
  • Rebate is limited to once per year per member.
  • Only Level 2 and Level 3 Chargers qualify for this rebate.
  • Rebate cannot exceed total project cost including other incentives. 
  • Invoices must separate charger and installation costs. 

Contact Information
Charger Information
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Phase
Connection to Your Power Supply
Does your charger have Charge Session Network Capability?
Will you be required to make modifications to your wiring to accommodate the charger?
Is your charger available for public use for a fee?
Will you receive other rebates, incentives, or other compensation, such as a government grant, for installing your charger?
Terms and Conditions

The Electrify and Save Program is administered in conjunction with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (“Tri-State”). The applicant listed on the front of this form, by electing to participate in the Electrify and Save Program, and in consideration of such participation, accepts and agrees to the following terms and conditions:
 

  1. Empire Electric Association, Inc. (EEA) and Tri-State make no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding any product installation or service in connection with the Electrify and Save Program, including without limitation, installation services or workmanship of vendors installing products or providing services in connection with the program, performance of installed equipment or products qualifying for rebates, and energy savings derived from participation in the Electrify and Save Program.
  2. Applicant does hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE EEA or Tri-State and officers, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you, or any of the property belonging to you, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees, or otherwise, in any way arising from participation in the Electrify and Save Program.
  3. Applicant understands that it is participating in the Electrify and Save Program at its own risk, and that it is Applicant’s responsibility to independently research the products and services covered by the program, and to further exercise care and diligence in selecting vendors and installation contractors.
  4. EEA’s and Tri-State’s review of rebate applications for the Electrify and Save Program may subject EEA or Tri-State to certain requirements of the Colorado Consumer Privacy Act (CRS § 6-1-1301, et. seq.). EEA’s or Tri-State’s collection of data for the Electrify and Save Program is limited to data provided on rebate applications, or otherwise provided for rebate qualification, and is used for the sole purpose of evaluating compliance with the requirements of the Electrify and Save Program. EEA and Tri-State will not share Applicant data with third parties in connection with the administration of the Electrify and Save Program; or otherwise as may be required by law or governmental regulation. Questions regarding EEA’s use of applicant data may be directed to energymanagement@eea.coop. Questions regarding Tri-State’s use of applicant data may be directed to eeprebates@tristategt.org.

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Office: 970-565-4444

801 North Broadway,

Cortez, Colorado 81321

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      • Green Power Program
      • Renewable Energy Programs
      • Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
    • Energy Efficiency Products Program (Rebates)
    • Low Income Weatherization
    • Meter Information
    • Programs to Help You Save Energy
    • Energy Saving Tools
      • Together We Save
      • Home Energy - Ways to Save
    • Energy Education for Youngsters
    • Electric Vehicle Information
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    • Empire Electric
      • Co-op Careers
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Governing Documents and Policies
      • Historical Timeline
      • Touchstone Energy
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