Electric Vehicle Charging Incentives Available for Some N.J. Residents

Core Insights - Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has relaunched its EV Driven residential electric vehicle charging incentives after reaching maximum customer participation in 2023 [1][3] - The EV Driven program, approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in 2022, aims to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure and reduce auto emissions in New Jersey [2][6] - The residential incentive portion of the $39.8 million EV Driven program closed in September 2023, just 14 months after its launch, and has reopened following the reallocation of $4.1 million from non-residential segments [3][4] Incentives and Benefits - JCP&L customers can receive up to $7,000 in incentives for preparing their properties for EV charger installation, which includes up to $1,500 for electrical upgrades and up to $5,500 for utility upgrades [4] - Additional bill credit incentives are available to promote off-peak hours charging [5] Environmental Impact - Electric vehicles provide a cleaner alternative to gasoline vehicles, with costs as low as one-third of gasoline per mile [6] - New Jersey's Energy Master Plan aims to increase electric vehicle adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions, with the transportation sector being the largest contributor to the state's emissions at 46% [6] Customer Base - JCP&L serves approximately 1.1 million customers across multiple counties in New Jersey [7]