117 - EV Charging Grants & Incentives: How to Get Funding for Installation and Ongoing Operations Costs
Mon Dec 29 2025
Many EV Charging System owners and business operators want to find, qualify for, and secure grants and incentives to help cover the high costs of installing and operating EV chargers—but the process can seem overwhelming. Here's the shocking part: in addition to programs that fund up to 80% of equipment and installation costs, there are hidden grants, incentives, and tax credits that can also cover operational expenses and rebates few people know exist. Yet most applicants struggle with complex applications, unclear eligibility rules, maintenance requirements, and narrow funding windows that make it easy to miss out. In this podcast session, you'll discover how to identify the most valuable EV charging grants and incentives, understand what they really cover, and learn proven strategies to apply and manage them successfully.
Topics Covered:
EV Charging Grants & Incentives
Grants & Incentive Surprises?
Federal Grant Options
State Incentive Programs
Utility Rebate Programs
Local Municipality Grants
Private Grant Sources
Hidden Incentive Discovery
Carbon Credits Monetization
Carbon Credit Ownership Rights
Funding Eligibility Rules
Implementation Manual Requirements
Required Documentation Packages
ADA Access Requirements
OCPP Certification Requirements
Tax Credit Stacking
About Willie More - EV Charging Grants and Incentives Expert
Willie Moore is an EV funding, rebates, and incentive specialist at Resound Energy, where he helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of grants, utility incentives, and clean-energy funding programs that support EV charging and electrification projects. He brings leadership and project-development experience across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation electrification, with a focus on helping commercial and multifamily property owners reduce upfront costs and improve project ROI. Willie has worked with public and private stakeholders to identify eligible funding sources, prepare incentive documentation, and align EV charging projects with utility and government program requirements. His work supports faster deployment of EV infrastructure while minimizing financial and compliance risk for site hosts and developers.
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Many EV Charging System owners and business operators want to find, qualify for, and secure grants and incentives to help cover the high costs of installing and operating EV chargers—but the process can seem overwhelming. Here's the shocking part: in addition to programs that fund up to 80% of equipment and installation costs, there are hidden grants, incentives, and tax credits that can also cover operational expenses and rebates few people know exist. Yet most applicants struggle with complex applications, unclear eligibility rules, maintenance requirements, and narrow funding windows that make it easy to miss out. In this podcast session, you'll discover how to identify the most valuable EV charging grants and incentives, understand what they really cover, and learn proven strategies to apply and manage them successfully. Topics Covered: EV Charging Grants & Incentives Grants & Incentive Surprises? Federal Grant Options State Incentive Programs Utility Rebate Programs Local Municipality Grants Private Grant Sources Hidden Incentive Discovery Carbon Credits Monetization Carbon Credit Ownership Rights Funding Eligibility Rules Implementation Manual Requirements Required Documentation Packages ADA Access Requirements OCPP Certification Requirements Tax Credit Stacking About Willie More - EV Charging Grants and Incentives Expert Willie Moore is an EV funding, rebates, and incentive specialist at Resound Energy, where he helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of grants, utility incentives, and clean-energy funding programs that support EV charging and electrification projects. He brings leadership and project-development experience across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation electrification, with a focus on helping commercial and multifamily property owners reduce upfront costs and improve project ROI. Willie has worked with public and private stakeholders to identify eligible funding sources, prepare incentive documentation, and align EV charging projects with utility and government program requirements. His work supports faster deployment of EV infrastructure while minimizing financial and compliance risk for site hosts and developers.