Programs
CSE designs and administers cutting-edge clean transportation and distributed energy programs for governments, utilities and the private sector across the U.S.
Solar On Multifamily Affordable Housing
CSE is a key partner in administering California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program designed to benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities by incentivizing solar electric power.
2018 - Present
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
CSE is the statewide administrator of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), an initiative of the California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board providing rebates for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles.
2009 - Present
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project
The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) administers the largest EV infrastructure incentive program of its kind in the nation: the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP)
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles
CSE is the statewide administrator for the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) program that provides air pollution emission reductions for the commonwealth by increasing use of zero-emission electric vehicles.
2014 - Present
PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate
The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) administers the Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle program that provides customers
2023 - Present
Big-Box Efficiency Project
CSE has led an effort to test an integrated, networked suite of pre-commercial energy-saving technologies in a real-world environment – a Walmart Supercenter in Southern California – to reduce the store’s electricity use by at least 20%.
2019 - 2023
Vermont Clean Transportation Incentive Programs
CSE is the administrator of a suite of clean transportation incentive programs for the state of Vermont that provides residents more affordable transportation options and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2022 - Present
Vehicle Charging Innovations for Multi-Unit Dwellings (VCI-MUD)
CSE is leading a nationwide team of electric vehicle infrastructure experts in developing resources to facilitate and accelerate EV charging at apartment buildings and condominiums.
2019-Present
Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (Western)
CSE is leading an effort for the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate wider development of combined heat and power energy technologies in Arizona, California, Nevada and Hawaii.
2013 - Present
PECO Level 2 Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot
CSE is administering a utility-sponsored pilot project that provides rebates to offset the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at commercial locations in southeastern Pennsylvania.
2022 - Present
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
CSE is the statewide administrator of the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (OCVRP) providing incentives to consumers, nonprofits and business owners for the purchase or lease of new or used eligible zero-emission vehicles.
Self-Generation Incentive Program
CSE administers the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) in the San Diego Gas & Electric territory, providing rebates to utility customers who install clean and energy-efficient distributed generation and storage technologies that reduce on-site electrical demand and greenhouse gas emissions.
2001 - Present
Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program
CSE administers the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program, the first statewide program in the nation to offer EV rebates at the point-of-sale and to provide dealers an incentive for each eligible vehicle purchased or leased.
2015 - Present
Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
In 2023, the Center for Sustainable Energy became the administrator of Delaware’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (DECVRP), which provides cash incentives for buying or leasing new light-duty electric vehicles.
2015 - Present
San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition
CSE coordinates the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition, part of a nationwide effort funded by the U.S. Department of Energy focused on increasing the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles.
2010 - Present
MOR-EV Trucks
As part of the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) program, CSE administers the MOR-EV Trucks Program to provide air pollution emission reductions by increasing use of electric trucks, buses and vans.
2021 - Present
Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook
CSE is leading development of an Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook to help California local governments and agencies adopt standardized, streamlined procedures to expedite installations.
2021 - Present
Charge NY Drive Clean Rebate Program
CSE is the statewide administrator for the Charge NY Drive Clean Rebate Program that supports greenhouse gas reduction goals through greater use of clean vehicles.
2016 - Present
Santa Rosa Junior College Microgrid
The Sonoma County Junior College District has partnered with CSE to develop a microgrid on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase electricity reliability, and lower energy costs.
2019 - 2023
NY Truck Voucher Incentive Program
CSE provides customer service for applicants to the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program, a fleet vehicle replacement initiative promoting use of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses in the state.
2019 - Present
Charge Ready NY
CSE is statewide administrator of New York’s electric vehicle (EV) charging incentive program, Charge Ready New York, that funds installations at publicly and privately accessible facilities.
2018 - Present
DOE EMPOWER Workplace Charging Project
CSE is assisting a consortium of Clean City Coalitions in the Department of Energy-sponsored EMPOWER project to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) charging at workplaces nationwide, particularly in low-income and underserved communities.
2022 - Present
Charge Up New Jersey
CSE administers New Jersey's statewide program allowing car buyers to get an incentive at participating car dealerships and apply it instantly to their purchase or lease of a new EV.
2020 - Present
SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate
CSE administers the Southern California Edison Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle program that offers utility customers incentives to buy or lease a used EV.
2021 - Present
San Diego Regional Energy Innovation Network
Partnership connecting Southern California entrepreneurs to resources for bringing energy innovations to market.
2016 - Present
