Electric Vehicles
When someone chooses to purchase and charge an EV at home, they are choosing to fuel with HMLP. The profits from increasing electrification are invested into HMLP’s operations to keep HMLP reliable, resilient, and accessible to all ratepayers. HMLP incentivizes efficient charging practices for electric vehicles (EVs) to maximize the benefits that are returned to all ratepayers.
Incentives, Buying Guide, and Assistance
Through Hingham Drives Electric, residents can learn about EV incentives, use the Buying Guide, request help for installing charging equipment, and more! HMLP offers incentives for eligible vehicles and charging equipment to encourage efficient behaviors that can benefit the entire ratepayer base. Please contact ev@ene.org for 1:1 assistance.
EV Scheduled Charging Program
If you purchase an eligible EV charger, you can apply for a rebate of up to $600 by enrolling in EV Scheduled Charging. Eligible chargers are currently ChargePoint and Emporia.
Connected Homes Demand Response
Share in the benefits of helping HMLP keep energy costs in check by enrolling your smart devices in the Connected Homes program and earn monetary incentives. HMLP has partnered with NextZero to provide monthly credits for efficient EV charging! Visit the Connected Homes program page for more information.
Please note that if you sign up for Connected Homes, you will earn monthly credits. However, these credits are processed quarterly and then applied to your electric bill.
Commercial Rebate Program
Commercial customers in Hingham can get up to $6,000 per account lifetime for a level-2 dual port charging station, up to $3,000 each for installation and equipment, or up to $1,500 each per port. Eligibility restrictions and guidelines apply. If interested, reach out to Hingham Drives Electric to learn more.
Why is it important to charge off-peak?
Off-peak hours occur when demand for electricity is at its lowest. On-Peak hours tend to begin when commuters get home from work, turn on household items, cook, do laundry, and may also plug in their electric vehicles. When you choose to charge off-peak, you are helping us manage electricity demand and not overload the system.
