FEDERAL RESOURCES
Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), there are a number of federal resources available to EV drivers. Below are some relevant resources:
Plug In America: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) EV Incentives 2023
Plug In America: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) EV Incentives 2022
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT RESOURCES
The IRA (Inflation Reduction Act passed on August 16, 2022), amended the federal EV clean vehicle tax credit. An updated list of vehicles available for the tax credit are available at the AFDC (Alternative Fuels Data Center) in the link below:
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
New Jersey EV Incentive Programs
As part of the move towards the electrification of transportation and reduction of toxic vehicle emission in New Jersey, numerous incentive programs have been made available to offer rebates of up to $5000 for regular EV consumers, as well as grant support to local and state government authorities that are seeking to purchase EV fleets and/or charging stations. The following links provide information on how you or your organization may be eligible for these benefits.
NJ Board of Public Utilities EV Rebate Website
NJ Board of Public Utilities Municipal Fleet Program
It Pays to Plug In – NJ’s Grant Program for EV Charging Stations
Accessing EVs, Alternative Fuel Cars and Charging Stations
The following links provide information on the process of attaining electric or alternative gas vehicles for personal or organizational use. Accessible alternate fuel and charging station locations have also been made available.
PlugStar: EV Shopping Made Easy
Alternative Fuels Data Center- Station Locator
Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative
NJDEP Drive Green NJ: Multi-Unit Dwelling Toolkit
Sustainability and Clean Energy in New Jersey
The following links provide information on efforts for the transition to, and maintenance of clean and sustainable energy in our northeastern transportation sectors such as the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) or various local municipality readiness plans. Many benefits of EV and alternative gas vehicles to our air quality, environment and public health have been highlighted.
Achieve: Model Policies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Planning for Electric Vehicles – DVRPC & PH&EV
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness – A Guidebook for Municipalities
Union of Concerned Scientists – Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave