Empower EV Incentive Pilot Program
This new incentive supports adoption of electric vehicles and workplace charging infrastructure in Ashland. For most drivers, the Empower Incentive will pay for low-carbon, electric fuel for a year. Incentives are available for purchasing vehicles or for installing workplace chargers.

Am I eligible?
All Ashland Municipal Electric Customers are eligible to apply for the vehicle incentives. Workplace charging incentive is available for commercial electric accounts only.

Vehicles must be purchased (or new vehicle lease signed) during the pilot program window, between September 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

How do I apply?
Before submitting your application, please check the top of this webpage or call 541-552-2065 to confirm incentive availability.

1. Download the Empower EV application
        >> Download Application as PDF file
        >> Download Application as MS Word file
2. Attach supporting documentation for EV incentive (OR) Workplace Charging incentive.
3. Mail completed application, along with required documents, to the following address:

City of Ashland Attn: Larry Giardina, Empower EV Program
51 Winburn Way Ashland, OR 97520
larry.giardina@ashland.or.us

Sample Workplace Charging Policies (required for workplace charger incentive). 

• If you own a business, please consider having a workplace charging program. By doing so, you can provide help accelerate EV adoption and provide a valuable employee benefit. 
• To ensure effective workplace charging, it's a good idea to have a formal policy. A formal policy provides clarity and guidance on topics such as:
  • When are chargers available, and for whom? 
  • Do certain vehicles have priority?
  • Does the workplace provide free charging, or do employees pay a fee?
• Here are some helpful resources:
  • Forth Mobility
  • AFDC - Workplace charging tips
  • Sample policy #1
  • Sample policy #2 ​