Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Medium and Heavy Duty (MHD) EV Charging Program
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) EV Charging Program supports the purchase of eligible direct current fast charger (“DCFC”) EV equipment.
Status
Applications are open
Schedule
Applications open January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM and close May 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Relevant Audiences
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About the Program
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) EV Charging Program supports the purchase of eligible direct current fast charger (“DCFC”) EV equipment. The goal is to help businesses gain access to MHD charging, improve air quality, and help the state meet its climate goals.
- Awards of up to $225,000 per DCFC are available toward the purchase and installation of 150 kilowatt (kW) or greater dual-port, networked DCFC and Make-Ready. Chargers must be publicly available.
- A single applicant can submit multiple applications if the applicant is applying for multiple locations.
- Eligible applicants are Businesses located in or primarily operating in Overburdened Communities (OBCs), as defined by New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law.
- The application deadline is May 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via SAGE.
Eligible Expenses
- Charger Costs:
- Charger(s)
- Taxes on the charger(s)
- Warranty on the charger(s)
- Delivery and activation fees for the charger(s)
- Other expenses including software costs are not covered
- Make-Ready Costs:
- The pre-wiring of electrical infrastructure
- Includes service panels, junction boxes, conduit, wiring, etc., necessary to make a particular location able to accommodate EVSE on a "plug and play" basis
- Distribution system upgrades needed on site to accommodate the project
Program Documents
To access the program application, all applicants must register in BPU SAGE IGX at the link below:
Additional program documentation can be found below:
Notice of Funding AvailabilityElectric Distribution Company (EDC) Review FAQScoring CriteriaRGGI Medium and Heavy-Duty (MHD) EV Charging Grant Application GuideWebinarMHD Charging Resources
1. Fleet Electrification - Fleet Electrification Guidebook
- Source: Pacific Electricity and Gas
2. Site Planning - Public EV Charging Station Site Selection Checklist
- Source: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
3. Electrification Costs - Fleet Procurement Analysis Tab
- Source: Atlas Public Policy Hub
4. Finding Public Charging Stations - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Source: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
- Note: Go to advanced filters and under the “Stations” tab and select your fleet’s vehicle type under “Vehicle Accessibility” to ensure you can access the charger.