Public Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers

Efficiency Maine is offering $2.3 million in competitive funding to install and operate public Level 2 EV chargers at multifamily, business, and public properties throughout Maine. Awardees will receive reimbursement up to 80% of total eligible project costs, with a maximum incentive of $12,000 per networked Level 2 port. Projects must include a minimum of four ports per site, with a maximum incentive of $120,000 per site. All charger projects must be physically located in Maine, with municipalities listed in section 3.1 of the RFP identified as the highest priority for installation.

Awardees must comply with extensive federal requirements, including provisions outlined in Rider A (Federal Requirements for CFI Funded Level 2 EV Chargers) and FHWA Form 1273 (Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts). Host site agreements must allow bidders to operate EV chargers accessible to the public year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for a minimum of five-year period. The proposal requires submission of a signed Grant Agreement (Attachment B), completed Project Cost Form (Attachment A), and IRS Form W-9 (Attachment C).

Proposals must be submitted through the online submission form, which requires authorization from an individual authorized to commit the prime contractor. Responses to frequently asked questions and an informational webinar are available to support applicants. Additional resources include guides for installing Level 2 EV chargers, accessibility standards for public charging infrastructure, and information on operation and maintenance requirements for public chargers.