Unitil (Electric) - EV Ready2Charge Rebate Program

Unitil offers up to $700 in rebates ($1,700 for income-eligible customers on the R2 Fuel Assistance rate) to cover Level 2 EV charger installation and electrical upgrades at your home. You must get approval before purchasing or installing—submit the EV Charger Installation Questionnaire after consulting with an electrician and selecting an approved charger manufacturer, then wait about 30 days for approval and another 45 business days after completion for your rebate check. You can also earn $50 upfront plus $10/month by enrolling in the Off-Peak Charging Incentive program if you charge between 9:00 PM and 1:00 PM daily.

Unitil's Ready2Charge program qualifies customers for residential Level 2 charger rebates up to $700 (up to $1,700 for low-income customers), covering installation labor and panel upgrades. Electricians should help customers select chargers from Unitil's approved manufacturer list, obtain Unitil approval before any installation work begins, and coordinate with Unitil's Field Representatives for post-installation inspection and meter installation; all work must receive municipal electrical sign-off and Unitil verification of charger-to-utility data communication.

This rebate program targets Unitil residential electric customers in Massachusetts (single-family and 2–4 unit buildings) and commercial customers, with enhanced support for low-income households on the R2 Fuel Assistance rate. The program requires pre-approval before installation, involves up to 30 days for application review and 45 days for rebate processing post-completion, and includes two setup pathways: Option 1 wires to existing panels (lower cost, deferred Time-of-Use enrollment) or Option 2 installs a dedicated meter socket (approximately $2,000, immediate Time-of-Use rate access). An off-peak incentive program offers $50 enrollment plus $10/month to shift EV charging to off-peak hours.