Center for Sustainable Energy administers a $72 million rebate program for the Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) to accelerate the transition of fleets to zero-emission vehicles across northern Illinois.
ComEd’s Business & Public Sector EV Program incentivizes the purchase and lease of new electric vehicles, including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and school and transit buses for commercial, industrial and public agency uses.
Rebates range from $7,500 to $240,000. The higher rebate amounts are available for fleets located in or serving state-designated low-income and equity investment eligible communities—at least 70% of program funding will be directed to these areas.
Because larger commercial 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. The applicant works with a supplier to first secure a voucher reservation for a specific model and after submission of all required documents and voucher approval, redeems the voucher at the point of sale. Then the supplier submits the voucher redemption for reimbursement. This minimizes hand-offs while removing financial obstacles for fleet managers. A post-purchase rebate option for new and used vehicles is also available.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
ComEd is committed to helping residential, business and public customers transition to zero emissions technologies to build a cleaner, more resilient future.
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.
