The list below contains summaries of all Maryland incentives and laws related to HEVs / PHEVs.
Effective July 1, 2011, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers an income tax credit equal to 20% of the cost of qualified EVSE that meets the definition of qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property as set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. The credit may not exceed $400 or the state income tax imposed for that tax year, whichever is greater. The tax credit is limited to one EVSE system per individual and 30 EVSE systems per business entity. Individuals and businesses must apply to MEA for the credit. Unused credits may not be carried over. MEA may adopt regulations to limit the credit amounts. Total funds currently available for the tax credit are $400,000 for the 2011 tax year; $500,000 for the 2012 tax year; and $600,000 for the 2013 tax year. (Reference House Bill 163, 2011, and Maryland Statutes, Tax-General Code 10-729)
Qualified HEVs are exempt from certain mandatory motor vehicle emissions and inspection testing requirements until September 30, 2012, if the vehicle obtains a fuel economy rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of at least 50 miles per gallon during city driving. A qualified HEV must meet the current vehicle exhaust standard set under the federal Tier 2 program for gasoline-powered passenger vehicles and be able to draw propulsion energy from the following on-board sources of stored energy: 1) gasoline or diesel fuel; and 2) a rechargeable energy storage system. Zero emission vehicles are also exempt from certain mandatory motor vehicle emissions and inspection testing requirements. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 23-206.3 through 206.4)
Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint America program offers EVSE at no cost to individuals or entities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. To be eligible for a public or commercial charging system, an entity must be located within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and in defined potentially "high use" areas, and provide public access to the charging system. Companies and municipalities may apply on the ChargePoint America Web site. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified area must purchase a qualified electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Individuals purchasing an eligible EV or PHEV should apply for the ChargePoint America program at the dealership or with the vehicle manufacturer at the time of vehicle purchase. In most cases, installation will be paid for by the EVSE owner; some cities, states, and utilities, however, will provide funding towards installation costs. All participants in the ChargePoint America program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.
Point of Contact
ChargePoint America
Coulomb Technologies
Phone: (800) 465-0497
info@chargepointamerica.com
Through the EV Project, ECOtality offers EVSE at no cost to individuals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified area must purchase a qualified electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Individuals purchasing an eligible EV or PHEV should apply at the dealership at the time of vehicle purchase. The EV Project incentive program will also cover most, if not all, of the costs of EVSE installation. All participants in the EV Project incentive program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.
Point of Contact
EV Project Contact Center
ECOtality
theevproject@ecotality.com
The Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (Council) was created, effective July 1, 2011, to promote the use of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the state. Specific responsibilities of the Council include the following:
(Reference House Bill 167, 2011)
By June 30, 2013, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) must establish a pilot program for electric customers to charge all-electric (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) during off-peak hours. The pilot program must include at least two electric companies and provide incentives for residential, commercial, and governmental customers to charge EVs and PHEVs. The incentives should increase the efficiency and reliability of the electric distribution system and lower electricity use at times of high demand. The incentives may include time-of-use pricing, credits on distribution charges, rebates on the cost of charging systems, demand response programs, or other incentives approved by PSC. (Reference Senate Bill 179, 2011, and Maryland Statutes, Public Utilities Code 7-211)