CSE is the statewide administrator of the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (OCVRP) that provides incentives to consumers, nonprofits and businesses for purchasing or leasing new and used zero-emission vehicles.
An initiative of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the program offers point-of-sale rebates to individuals and post-purchase rebates for all others. OCVRP provides standard rebates up to $2,500 and up to $7,500 for low- to moderate-income households and low-income service providers. Launched in 2018, the DEQ selected CSE to administer and implement the program in 2019.
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Impacts
CSE has issued more than 31,000 rebates for zero-emission vehicles in Oregon.
CSE has issued more than $91 million in rebates for zero-emission vehicles in Oregon.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
Encourage adoption of zero-emission vehicles, reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution and advance progress toward the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
CSE's Role
Program administration
Website management
Rebate processing
Income qualification
Measurement and evaluation.
CSE partners with Forth Mobility to conduct statewide education and outreach focusing on low- to moderate-income communities.
Technologies
Key Partners
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Forth Mobility
State Policies Supported
Statewide Clean Fuels Program
Senate Bill 1044 zero-emission vehicle adoption targets
Impact Statement
OCVRP is reducing vehicle emissions and promoting greater adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
