Center for Sustainable Energy is administering an $85 million rebate program for the Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) to accelerate the transition of fleets to zero-emission commercial trucks and buses across northern Illinois.
The Business & Public Sector EV Program incentivizes the purchase and lease of new electric vehicles (EVs), including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and school and transit buses for commercial, industrial and public agency uses. Rebates range from $5,000 to $180,000. The higher rebate amounts are available for fleets located in or serving state-designated low-income and equity investment eligible communities — at least 50% of program funding will be directed to these areas.
Because commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, are often acquired through a manufacturer or a broker rather than a dealership, CSE designed the rebate as a two-step process that involves the applicant working with the supplier to first secure a voucher reservation for a specific vehicle and, upon program approval, redeeming the voucher at the point of sale. This minimizes hand-offs while removing financial obstacles for fleet managers. A post-purchase rebate option for new and used vehicles will also be available.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
ComEd is committed to helping more residential, business and public customers transition to zero emissions technologies to build a cleaner, more resilient future for all.
CSE's Role
Design and implement a point-of-sale fleet rebate program for electrification of business and public vehicles serving the more than 4 million customers of ComEd, including the Chicago metropolitan area.
Technologies
Key Partners
Walker-Miller Energy Services
ICF
Impact Statement
Help commercial, industrial and public agency fleet managers understand the benefits and cost savings of transitioning to electric vehicles and how ComEd rebates make it more affordable.
