CSE administers the PECO EVsmart Charging Rebate program that demonstrates the viability of electric vehicle (EV) charger rebates for commercial and industrial customers within the service territory of PECO, the utility company for southeastern Pennsylvania and the EVsmart program funder. The program began in 2022.
The PECO EVsmart Charging Rebate includes two programs, a Level 2 Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Program and a Public Benefit Charging Program. The Level 2 program offers $2,000 per port for installing EV charging, with enhanced support of $3,000 per port for EV chargers located in an Environmental Justice Areas. The Public Benefit Program supports charging site development for customers that serve a broad range of public purposes and offers incentives for equipment, installation and make-ready costs. The program covers up to 50% of costs for installations of both level 2 and DC fast chargers. In 2024, PECO extended the EVsmart program for five years, guaranteeing funding for rebates through mid-2029.
The program requires rebate recipients to provide ongoing charging data via CSE’s Caret® Knowledgebase to inform PECO on usage patterns.
PECO EVsmart Charging Rebate Impacts
As of April 2026
CSE has facilitated 359 Level 2 EV charging ports and 5 fast charging ports at various locations.
CSE awarded 82 rebates for commercial and industrial customers.
CSE distributed $985,900 for Level 2 projects and $60,000 for DCFC projects.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
To award EV charging incentives and gather data to help PECO evaluate how chargers are used in its service territory and potential impacts.
CSE's Role
Processing rebate applications, issuing payments and collecting data from program chargers.
Technologies
Key Partners
PECO Energy Company Various electric vehicle service providers
State Policies Supported
Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021 Pennsylvania’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap
Impact Statement
Accelerate adoption of EVs in southeastern Pennsylvania and improve air quality.
